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United Neighborhood Houses of New York Inc

EIN 13-5563409 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNH PROMOTES AND STRENGTHENS THE NEIGHBORHOOD BASED, MULTI-SERVICE APPROACH TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF NEW YORKERS IN NEED AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ROOTED IN THE HISTORY AND VALUES OF THE SETTLEMENT HOUSE MOVEMENT, UNH SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
25
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$293,681, executive director

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 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

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

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $7.2 million spent. UNH DEVELOPED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICES AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY TO OFFER MONTHLY COURSES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER SETTLEMENT HOUSE STAFF ON MEANING-CENTERED SUPERVISION AND RESILIENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE. LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS RECEIVED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS, WHICH ARE OTHERWISE COSTLY AND OFTEN DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN.UNH PROVIDED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS AT VARIOUS LEVELS ACROSS THE UNH NETWORK:1) SUPERVISORY ESSENTIALS IS A WEEK-LONG CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR RECENTLY PROMOTED NEW MANAGERS WHO ARE WORKING FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A SUPERVISOR. 2) LEADING FOR IMPACT IS AN 11-SESSION COURSE FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP AND NETWORKING AND IS DESIGNED FOR SETTLEMENT HOUSE LEADERS WITH TWO TO FOUR YEARS OF MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE WHO ARE RECOGNIZED AS POTENTIAL FUTURE LEADERS PREPARED TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS IN THEIR CAREERS. 3) LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK IS A FOUR-PART COURSE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR SEASONED MANAGERS WORKING WITH FIVE OR MORE YEARS OF MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS.WE ADVOCATED FOR A BILL TO EXPAND THE NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (NORCS) PROGRAM TO MORE AREAS ACROSS NYS SO THAT OLDER ADULTS CAN ACCESS SERVICES AND AGE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS WAS APPROVED BY THE NYS ASSEMBLY & SENATE. WE HOSTED THE FIRST STATEWIDE ALBANY LOBBY DAY SINCE THE START OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WHERE 50 SETTLEMENT HOUSE LEADERS REPRESENTING 28 SETTLEMENT HOUSES ADVOCATED FOR BUDGET PRIORITIES IN 40 LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS. THE SETTLEMENT HOUSE PROGRAM WAS ULTIMATELY RESTORED IN THE STATE BUDGET! WE WERE FIGHTING TO EXPAND THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT TO CREATE MORE ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR NEW YORKERS. THOUGH THIS BILL DID NOT PASS, OUR ADVOCACY HELPED TO SECURE THE AGING DOWN OF THE EMPIRE STATE CHILD CREDIT TO INCLUDE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-3 FOR THE FIRST TIME. HOSTED A PANEL FOR SETTLEMENT HOUSE BOARD MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES, AND SHARING TECHNIQUES FOR HOW WE MUST RAISE OUR VOICES TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND THE SETTLEMENT HOUSE WORKFORCE. TESTIFIED AT SEVERAL CITY AND STATE HEARINGS ABOUT STRENGTHENING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM AND SALARY PARITY FOR ITS WORKFORCE. MOBILIZED SETTLEMENT HOUSES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO RALLY AGAINST THE MAYOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO YOUTH PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1931.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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