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The Door - a Center of Alternatives Inc

EIN 13-6127348 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DOOR'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 12-24) TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN A DIVERSE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$35.6 million
Spending
$38.5 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
429
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$522,510, 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: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $9.5 million spent. CAREER AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - THE DOOR IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. EACH YEAR MORE THAN 3,500 YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS NYC PARTICIPATE IN OUR WIDE RANGE OF CAREER AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. WE OFFER PAID INTERNSHIPS AS WELL AS BRIDGE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SIX DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES, AND PROVIDE JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION SUPPORT. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BEGINNING WITH LITERACY CLASSES AND INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES, COLLEGE PREPARATION, AND SUPPORT WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE. CAREER COACHES WORK CLOSELY WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE AN INDIVIDUALIZED, CUSTOMIZED APPROACH FOR ALL. (Expenses $ 4,037,990 including grants of $) Mental Health and Personal Development (Expenses $ 1,032,738 including grants of $) Nutrition
  2. $6.8 million spent. ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER (AHC) (FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER) THE DOOR IS NEW YORK CITY'S ONLY ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER THAT'S EMBEDDED IN A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION. WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE, CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE PRIMARY, REPRODUCTIVE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, AS WELL AS DENTAL, VISION DERMATOLOGY, AND A NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM.
  3. $6.5 million spent. THE DOOR'S LEGAL SERVICES CENTER PROVIDES CUTTING EDGE ADVOCACY TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 TO 24. ESTABLISHED IN 1992 TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH IN NEW YORK CITY, THE CENTER PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF COUNSEL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING OUTREACH TO THE RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BREAKING GROUND AND PHIPPS HOUSES, THE DOOR RUNS TWO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE LOWER EAST SIDE AT THE LEE AND EAST 9TH STET, WHICH COLLECTIVELY OFFERS 99 BEDS. A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTS PROGRAMMING IS ALSO AVAILABLE. (Expenses $ 4,037,990 including grants of $) Mental Health and Personal Development (Expenses $ 1,032,738 including grants of $) Nutrition
  4. $4.0 million spent. Mental Health and Personal Development
  5. $1.0 million spent. Nutrition

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1964.

    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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