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Bellevue Hospital Center Inc Auxiliary

EIN 13-5596828 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide support for various recreational and therapeutic activities for patient of Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City.

Income
$614,437
Spending
$383,948
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 99% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $120,074 spent. CLOTHING ROOM - SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTThe Social Work Department at Bellevue Hospital provides clothing for patients in need from the ER, Medicine, Psychiatry, etc., during their inpatient stay and when they are discharged ensuring their dignity.
  2. $119,958 spent. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - WORK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Work Development Program at Bellevue Hospital provides a work experience within the hospital for recovering psychiatric and addicted patients, resulting in rebuilding their confidence, gaining life skills, and enhancing their vocational goals.
  3. $68,458 spent. GENERAL HOSPITAL PROGRAMSActivities Therapy Music ProgramThis program supports small configurations of musicians for intimate performances. Live music has been shown to alleviate anxiety, fear, depression, and isolation associated with medical illness and disability.Activities Therapy PsychiatryThree different areas are supported for Activities Therapy in all nine Psychiatry Units, providing activities for patients which improve the quality of patient care:(1) Recreation and Sensory supplies for therapeutic group programming and individual patients.(2) Special events, such as holiday and cultural occasions for the patient's treatment and well being.(3) Emergency funds for replacing broken equipment.Sobriety GardenPatients receiving treatment through the Alcoholism Clinic benefit from participation in the Sobriety Garden growing vegetables and flowers and creating decorative folk sculptures.Durable Medical Equipment ("DME") for Undocumented/Uninsured PatientsFunds are provided for patients who do not have any type of medical insurance and are unable to purchase durable medical equipment (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, respiratory equipment, etc.) which enables patients to go home safely.Patient Discharge TravelPatients from all over New York City, the United States and the world are treated at Bellevue Hospital. Some patients require assistance with their transport home upon discharge. The Social Work Department will make such transportation arrangements to facilitate their return home to enable them to receive care from family members and/or healthcare facilities closer to their residence.Addictions Division PsychiatryFunds are provided for therapeutic programming, holiday cultural occasions, special events and supervised outings for patients participating in both the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and the Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program (CDOP).ChaplaincyFunds are provided for the purchase of religious material (rosaries, Qurans, Bibles, etc.) for the Chaplains to distribute to patients. Spiritual guidance is an integral part of patient care.Patient LibraryThe Patient Library provides reading material, including books, newspapers in several languages and periodicals to all patients. There is a Patient Library on the 6th floor of Bellevue Hospital, as well as a roving cart to bring reading materials to the patient units.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1956.

    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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