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University Settlement Society of New York

EIN 13-5562374 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE BETTERMENT OF FAMILIES LIVING AND WORKING ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE OF MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN.

Income
$68.6 million
Spending
$58.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
917
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$348,793, chief executive officer

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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

    23 of 23 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 (3)
  1. $17.7 million spent. CHILDCARE PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HAS AN EXTENSIVE TRACK RECORD FOR PROVIDING STRENGTHSBASED SERVICES TO LOWINCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE SETTLEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES IS BASED ON CREATING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. CHILDCARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY HEAD START, TWO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS (THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AND CHILDREN'S CORNER), AND FAMILY CHILD CARE. FAMILY ENRICHMENT HOME VISITING PROGRAMS PROMOTE PARENTCHILD BONDING AND HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT. THE BUTTERFLIES PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE THREE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES THROUGH OUR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM. ALL PROGRAMS ENGAGE CHILDREN IN A RICH CURRICULUM THAT NURTURES THEIR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY ENGAGES PARENTS THROUGH HOME VISITS, CENTERBASED CLASSROOM SESSIONS, SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL/JOB TRAINING AND POLICY COUNCIL MEETINGS, ENABLING THEM TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. VISITS, CENTERBASED CLASSROOM SESSIONS, SUPPORT POTENTIAL.
  2. $16.9 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HAS A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SERVICES AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS. FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EVICTION PREVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, ADULT LITERACY SERVICES, A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE SERIES AND ARTS EDUCATION, ARTS IN HEALTHCARE, A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AND TWO COMMUNITY CENTERS THAT OFFER A RANGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE HUB OF THE SETTLEMENT'S MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS IS ITS CONSULTATION CENTER, A STATELICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, WHICH OFFERS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, CONJOINT AND MARITAL THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION ONSITE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S BLENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND THE HOMEBASED CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH ARE OFFERED IN CLIENTS' HOMES.
  3. $9.9 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS STRESS LITERACY AND READING, BLENDING THESE ACTIVITIES WITH HOMEWORK HELP, TARGETED ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, ARTS AND RECREATION. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN BOTH SCHOOLBASED AND COMMUNITYBASED SETTINGS. PARENTS ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAMS TO SUPPOR THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. DURING THE SUMMERS, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT RUNS STRUCTURED DAY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WITH A MAJOR FOCUS ON LITERACY AND FIELD TRIPS. ADDITIONALLY, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE ACCESS AND RETENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, WORKSHOPS, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID FORMS, COLLEGE FAIRS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND COLLEGE VISITS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN PURSUING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.

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 April 1938.

    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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