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The Educational Alliance Inc

EIN 13-5562210 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE CURRENTLY SERVES 50,000 NEW YORKERS ANNUALLY VIA 38 PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRESCHOOLS, CAMPS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SENIOR CENTERS, HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS, ARTS & CULTURE CLASSES, COUNSELING SERVICES, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS FEATURE INTERGENERATIONAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES - BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM DIFFRENT BACKGROUNDS AND AGE GROUPS, SO THEY CAN LEARN FROM AND WITH EACH OTHER.

Income
$54.6 million
Spending
$54.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 41%
Employees
1,051
Volunteers
700
Highest pay
$485,075, president & ceo

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: 38 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    35 of 35 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. $14.1 million spent. THE 14TH STREET Y: THIS EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE HUB IS THE ONLY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER FROM 14TH STREET AND SOUTH. THE 14Y PROVIDES THE EAST VILLAGE WITH A RANGE OF DYNAMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A PRESCHOOL AND A PARENTING CENTER, ART CLASSES, FITNESS CLASSES, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, SPORTS LEAGUES, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, AND A VARIETY OF JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING PROGRAMS. THE SIROVICH CENTER IS A 14Y SATELLITE LOCATION THAT OFFERS AGING NEW YORKERS VIBRANT PROGRAMS AND CRITICAL SOCIAL SERVICES, AND HOUSES PROJECT ORE, WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO AT-RISK OLDER ADULT POPULATIONS.
  2. $13.7 million spent. MANNY CANTOR CENTER: EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE'S FLAGSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER HAS SERVED THE LOWER EAST SIDE COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 130 YEARS. MCC OFFERS AWARD-WINNING SERVICES AND EXCITING EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CENTERED ON THE VALUES OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDE A GROUNDBREAKING EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, FITNESS CENTER, OLDER ADULT CENTER, ART SCHOOL, TEEN CENTER, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND A ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER.
  3. $13.3 million spent. ADDICTION SERVICES: ADDICTION SERVICES AT EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE'S CENTER FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO RECOVERY AND WELLNESS THAT RESPONDS TO THE DISTINCT NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT, RECOVERY SERVICES, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. CULTURALLY-COMPETENT, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, ENHANCE RESILIENCY, AND FOSTER LASTING RECOVERY. CRW OFFERS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUCH AS A FREE COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES.
  4. $4.7 million spent. EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS WITH YOUTH ACROSS LOWER MANHATTAN THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING IS EMBEDDED IN THE SCHOOL DAY, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE EDGIES TEEN CENTER PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCESS TO IMMERSIVE CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, AND COLLEGE PREP. A ROBUST TEAM OF SOCIAL WORKERS ENSURES YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND ATTENTION WHEN NEEDED.

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 January 1944.

    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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