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Center for Urban Rehabilitation and Empowerment C U R E Inc

EIN 13-4074024 · Yonkers, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, BUILD, REHABILITATE AND/OR OWN HOUSING FOR FAMILIES OF LOW TO MODERATE MEANS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$840,026
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 61%
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$189,580, executive dir/secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 176% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $558,902 spent. CURE MANAGES A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORP. CURE IDENTIFIES HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO MAKE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR HOMES BUT WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MAKE SUCH REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS. CURE DETERMINES WHETHER THE HOMEOWNERS MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, INSPECTS THE PROPERTIES TO DETERMINE REPAIRS NEEDED, IDENTIFIES CONTRACTORS AND OVERSEES THE IMPROVEMENTS.
  2. $139,725 spent. CURE SEEKS AND CREATES JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR, AND IF SUCCESSFUL, TO DEVELOP AND CONSTRUCT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE PARTNERING IS TO HELP CURE SECURE THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO ASSIST CURE IN OBTAINING NECESSARY FINANCING, INCLUDING SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS AS WELL AS SKILLS TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, AND MANAGE THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING LEASING AND MANAGING THE BUILDINGS.CURE ALSO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WHILE DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ASSESSMENT, PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT DESIGN AND APPROVAL MEETINGS, COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL MBE WBE CONTRACTORS HIRING REQUIREMENTS, OUTREACH, TRAINING AND PARTICIPATING IN LEASE UP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES. CURE SEEKS AND CREATES JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR, AND IF SUCCESSFUL, TO DEVELOP AND CONSTRUCT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.THE PURPOSE OF THE PARTNERING IS TO HELP CURE SECURE THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE TO ASSIST CURE IN OBTAINING NECESSARY FINANCING, INCLUDING SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS AS WELL AS SKILLS TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, AND MANAGE THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING LEASING AND MANAGING THE BUILDINGS. CURE ALSO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES WHILE DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ASSESSMENT, PARTICIPATION IN PROJECT DESIGN AND APPROVAL MEETINGS, COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL MBE WBE CONTRACTORS HIRING REQUIREMENTS, OUTREACH, TRAINING AND PARTICIPATING IN LEASE UP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2001.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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