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Interchurch Center

EIN 13-5657859 · 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

THE CENTER OWNS AND OPERATES A BUILDING FOR RELIGIOUS, FAITH-BASED, ECUMENICAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED AT 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE IN NYC. THE 660,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING INCLUDES A CHAPEL, DINING ROOMS, MEETING SPACES, LIBRARY AND A PARKING GARAGE FOR USE BY THE TENANTS.

Income
$15.0 million
Spending
$13.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
11
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$331,764, ceo/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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $11.1 million spent. BUILDING OPERATIONS:THE INTERCHURCH CENTER ("TIC") IS OWNED, OPERATED AND MANAGED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF SEVERAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE A WORKING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS INVOLVEMENT. THE INTERCHURCH CENTER IS ADMINISTERED BY A PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A STAFF OF PROFESSIONALS WHO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF ALL PROGRAMS, A LIBRARY AND A TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. THE OFFICE IS CONCERNED WITH THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE BUILDING AND THE OVERSIGHT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING. THE INTERCHURCH CENTER EMPLOYS A PROFESSIONAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT FIRM TO SUPERVISE MAINTENANCE, SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THE HOUSEKEEPING FUNCTIONS INVOLVED IN RUNNING A LARGE FACILITY.
  2. $698,519 spent. TELEPHONE OPERATIONS:THE INTERCHURCH CENTER OFFERS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ALL TENANT AGENCIES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL SERVICES TO AGENCIES NEEDING TO SCHEDULE CONFERENCE CALLS AND VIDEO CONFERENCING. THE DEPARTMENT IS SUPERVISED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TWO CERTIFIED TRAINED TECHNICIANS. THE INTERCHURCH CENTER ALSO RETAINS THE SERVICES OF A DATA CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST IN MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OUTSIDE VENDORS WITH REGARD TO ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS, WARRANTY PROVISIONS, INSTALLATION/REPAIR QUALITY AND SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION.
  3. $372,434 spent. THE INTERCHURCH CENTER MANAGES THE RIVERSIDE CAFE, A FULL SERVICE CAFETERIA OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND COFFEE SERVICE. THE CAFETERIA IS RUN BY A FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER AND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL TENANTS.
  4. $371,767 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:THE INTERCHURCH CENTER PROVIDES PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ALL BUILDING OCCUPANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN. THESE INCLUDE WEEKLY MUSICAL PROGRAMS, MONTHLY ART EXHIBITIONS AND ART GALLERY OPENINGS AND AN ECUMENICAL LIBRARY FOR TENANT USE. THE CENTER IS ALSO HOME TO TWO CHOIRS, COMPOSED OF VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL FROM THE CENTER'S OFFICES WHO PERFORM FOR CONCERTS AND HOLIDAYS. THE CENTER'S CHAPEL IS USED FOR MEMORIAL SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF WORSHIP. THE CENTER RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN ART CONSULTANT AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR TO MANAGE THESE PROGRAM AREAS. THE ECUMENICAL LIBRARY PROVIDES A PLACE FOR TENANTS TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND REVIEW CURRENT PERIODICALS ON RELIGION AND THEOLOGY. THE LIBRARY IS SUPERVISED BY A FULL TIME LIBRARIAN AND ARCHIVIST.

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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