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Interfaith Center of New York Inc

EIN 13-3926970 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
8
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$140,457, director of development

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $150,144 spent. RELIGIOUS WORLDS OF NY. THE RELIGIOUS WORLDS OF NY SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR K-12 TEACHERS IS A PROJECT OF ICNY AND UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES. THE GOAL IS TO HELP K-12 TEACHERS TEACH ABOUT EVERYDAY LIFE OF AMERICAN RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY, IN ADDITION TO THE CONVENTIONAL "WORLD RELIGIONS" CURRICULUM. SELECTED SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES PARTICIPATE. THEY LEARN FROM SCHOLARS OF RELIGION, MEET WITH DIVERSE RELIGIOUS LEADERS, VISIT LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP, CONDUCT FIELD RESEARCH AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY CURRICULUM PROJECTS.
  2. $122,529 spent. ASYLEE SEEKER SHELTER PROGRAM - THE ASYLEE SEEKER SHELTER PROGRAM WAS A PROGRAM WHERE ICNY WAS THE SUBCONTRACTOR OF NEW YORK DISASTER INTERFAITH SERVICES, IN AN INITIATIVE TO CONVERT HOUSES OF WORSHIP INTO OVERNIGHT STABILIZATION BED SHELTERS FOR POPULATIONS OF ASYLUM-SEEKING NEW YORKERS. ICNY SUCCESSFULLY DID OUTREACH TO HUNDREDS OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM AND ADDITIONALLY TOURED HOUSES OF WORSHIP TO HELP IDENTIFY STRONG CANDIDATES FOR THE PROGRAM. THROUGH WORKING DIRECTLY WITH FAITH LEADERS, WE WERE NOT ONLY ABLE TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SHELTER SITES, WE ALSO SUPPORTED HOUSES OF WORSHIP AS THEY NAVIGATED THE PROCESS OF BECOMING AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER.
  3. $118,275 spent. EQUIPPING HOUSES OF WORSHIP - WITH THE HELP OF TRINITY GRANTS, ICNY CREATED THE "EQUIPPING HOUSES OF WORSHIP TO SUPPORT MIGRANTS" PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE RAPID INCREASE IN MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS ARRIVING IN NEW YORK CITY BEGINNING THE SUMMER OF 2022 TO CATALYZE DIVERSE HOUSES OF WORSHIP TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SHELTER FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. WITH THIS GOAL, ICNY 1) DISTRIBUTED SMALL GRANTS TO DIVERSE FAITH COMMUNITIES AND 2) CREATED A LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT CONVENES VIRTUALLY ON A BIMONTHLY BASIS TO OFFER A SHARED SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION, RECEIVE AND GIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROBLEM SOLVE, AND DEVELOP ADVOCACY STRATEGIES. IN ADDITION TO ADDRESSING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF MIGRANTS, THIS WORK BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF DIVERSE HOUSES OF WORSHIP ALLOWING THEM TO TAKE PART IN WIDER CITY-RUN BED STABILIZATION PROPOSED INITIATIVES FOR THE FUTURE.
  4. $443,795 spent. MIGRANT WORK;RACIAL JUSTICE;MARSHALL MEYER RETREAT; ANDRAMADAN MEALS INITIATIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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