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Hudson Guild

EIN 13-5562989 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A STRONG, EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY THAT ACKNOWLEDGES AND RESPONDS TO THE POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERDEPENDENCE OF ITS DIVERSE MEMBERS. ROOTED IN AND PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON THE CHELSEA NEIGHBORHOOD, WE SEEK TO EMPOWER ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, WHILE MAINTAINING A PRIORITY FOCUS ON THOSE IN ECONOMIC NEED.

Income
$17.4 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
274
Volunteers
1,100
Highest pay
$325,501, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 22 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. $5.0 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES PROVIDES FULL-DAY, CENTER-BASED CHILD CARE, HEAD START AND UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN (UPK) TO APPROXIMATELY 250 CHILDREN AGES 2-4 YEARS OLD, YEAR ROUND. A SKILLS-BASED CURRICULUM, WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, IS USED TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD IS PREPARED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL.
  2. $2.3 million spent. ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING HELPS OLDER ADULTS LIVE IN INDEPENDENCE AND WITH DIGNITY AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. ADULT SERVICES SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,500 OLDER ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 IN OUR CENTER AND OVER 400 IN OUR NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (NORC). EACH YEAR, HUDSON GUILD PREPARES AND SERVES MORE THAN 20,000 MEALS ON SITE IN ITS OLDER ADULT CENTER. ON A WEEKLY AND ON GOING BASIS, STAFF PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 65 SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULT MEMBERS AND PROVIDE COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANCE TO OLDER ADULTS IN NEED.
  3. $2.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED SOCIAL WORKERS AND MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN A LICENSED, SLIDING-SCALE CLINIC PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 8,000 SESSIONS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, PROGRAMS INCLUDE A GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON REDUCING THE NUMBER OF OLDER ADULTS SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND ISOLATION AND A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT TO TENANTS IN SUPPORTED HOUSING SETTINGS.
  4. $2.2 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION FACILITATES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8. EVERY SCHOOL DAY FROM 2:30 UNTIL 6:00 PM CHILDREN TAKE PART IN EXTENDED DAY LEARNING THROUGH LITERACY LESSONS, TUTORING, ARTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION. COLLEGE PREPARATION, WORK READINESS AND "PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOOD" PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.ARTS PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO BOTH SEE AND CREATE ART FOR MORE THAN 2,500 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THEATER, TWO ART GALLERIES AND ACTIVITY ROOMS. ON A YEARLY BASIS, HUDSON GUILD'S THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS THREE PRODUCTIONS, THE PERFORMING ARTWORKS SERIES BRINGS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES TO THE GUILD COMMUNITY, AND 12 VISUAL ART EXHIBITS ARE PRODUCED IN THE GALLERIES.COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMMING WORKS TO STRENGTHEN AND INCREASE THE SENSE OF BELONGING IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE IDENTIFY NEEDS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND NEIGHBORS. WE OFFER HOT MEALS, GROCERIES, WINTER COATS, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO THE COMMUNITY SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTERING TO VOTE.

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 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 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 March 1922.

    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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