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Greenwich House Inc

EIN 13-5562204 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREENWICH HOUSE RESPONDS TO THE URGENT, ONGOING, AND DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ARTS PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER WELLNESS, CREATIVITY, AND CONNECTION.

Income
$24.0 million
Spending
$26.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
354
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$312,832, ceo/executive director

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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    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. $11.4 million spent. CENTER POR HEALING (CFH): SINCE 1969, CPH HAS PROVIDED LIFE-SAVING CARE TO PEOPLE WITH OPIOD USE DISORDER. OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED AND PERSONALIZED BASED ON A PERSON'S SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR TEAM MEETS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE IN THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY.ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND INTEGRATED CARE INCLUDES LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS (METHADONE, BUPRENOPHINE AND IVITROL), OVERDOSE PREVENTION, EXPANDED MEDICAL CARE FOR PRIMARY CARE AND HEPATITIS C TREATMENT, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.CFH CONTINUES TO TRAIN GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNS WHO RECEIVE CREDITS TOWARD THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK MASTER'S DEGREES.
  2. $3.4 million spent. MUSIC SCHOOL (GHMS): GHMS PROVIDES CHORAL AND SONGWRITING PROGRAMMING FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. GHMS INTRODUCED A THEATER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER ARS NOVA. GHMS PRESENTED OVER 50 COMMUNITY CONCERTS, INCLUDING ITS SIGNATURE UNCHARTED SERIES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS WORKING ON NEW PROJECTS OR IN NEW COLLABORATIONS AND A CHORAL PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AT GREENWICH HOUSE SENIOR CENTERS.POTTERY SCHOOL (THE POTTERY): THE POTTERY PRESENTED SIX EXHIBITIONS FEATURING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AND SUPPORTED POUR RESIDENCIES. THE POTTERY WELCOMED OVER 1,189 STUDENTS AND OFFERED APPROXIMATELY 270 CLASSES ANNUALLY IN 2 LOCATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY.
  3. $2.9 million spent. ADULT SERVICES: GREENWICH HOUSE ANNUALLY SERVES THOUSANDS OF OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS (AGED 60+) IN GREENWICH VILLAGE AND TRIBECA. GREENWICH HOUSE OLDER ADULT CENTERS OPPER SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE ADULTS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. EACH CENTER OFFERS A FRESHLY PREPARED WEEKDAY LUNCH, REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP ADULTS OBTAIN OTHER BENEFITS AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES. ALL LOCATIONS PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.
  4. $1.6 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES: THROUGH ARTS AND STEM AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES, INNOVATIVE CAMPS, FUN-FILLED CELEBRATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS, GREENWICH HOUSE YOUTH SERVICES (GHYS) PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN AGED 5-15 TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS WHILE DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM AND SOCIAL SKILLS. OUR APPROACH INTEGRATES ART, PLAY, AND MOVEMENT, INTO ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES, CULTURES, ETHNICITIES, AND GENDER IDENTITIES.WORKFORCE PROGRAM: THE LIFELONG SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER AKA AS WORK FORCE AT GREENWICH HOUSE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING NEW YORKERS SUCCEED IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND SKILL-BUILDING CLASSES. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL NEW YORKERS, INCLUDING OLDER ADULTS AGED 60+, INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND ANYONE SEEKING SUPPORT TO BUILD A STABLE CAREER PATH.

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 February 1930.

    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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