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Regional Aid for Interim Needs Inc

EIN 13-6213586 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE FULL-SERVICE NEIGHBORHOOD OLDER ADULT CENTERS AND PROVIDE HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE WITH BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ELDER ABUSE SERVICES, IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY-BASED MOBILE MEALS FOR THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$21.2 million
Spending
$17.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
231
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$449,639, president/ceo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $7.2 million spent. OLDER ADULT CENTERS:R.A.I.N., INC. OPERATES MULTIPLE OLDER ADULT CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE BRONX AND UPPER MANHATTAN, OFFERING A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, HEALTH, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. ON A DAILY BASIS, MORE THAN 1,600 OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, NUTRITION EDUCATION, CONGREGATE MEALS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THESE CENTERS SERVE AS CRITICAL COMMUNITY HUBS THAT REDUCE ISOLATION AND SUPPORT AGING IN PLACE.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 5,847 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS.
  2. $4.9 million spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS:THE HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, PRE-PLATED MEALSBOTH KOSHER AND NON-KOSHERTO HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS IN THE BRONX. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, AND ENABLE SENIORS TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. IN ADDITION TO MEAL DELIVERY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT WELLNESS CHECK FOR VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 2,250 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS.
  3. $2.0 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT:THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, HELPING THEM NAVIGATE COMPLEX HEALTH AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS. CASE MANAGERS COORDINATE ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, HOME CARE, HOUSEKEEPING, AND MEAL DELIVERY, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING COUNSELING AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. THE PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN CONNECTING CLIENTS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS, ENSURING ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,618 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS.
  4. $1.2 million spent. HEALTHY FOOD SERVICES:HEALTHY FOOD SERVICES SUPPORTS R.A.I.N.'S NUTRITION PROGRAMS BY PREPARING AND DISTRIBUTING PRE-PLATED MEALS FOR THE HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND MOBILE FOOD PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONGREGATE MEALS AT SELECT OLDER ADULT CENTERS. THIS CENTRALIZED FOOD PRODUCTION ENSURES CONSISTENCY, QUALITY, AND EFFICIENCY ACROSS MULTIPLE SERVICE LINES.MOBILE FOOD KITCHEN (CUCINA DOLORES):THE R.A.I.N. CUCINA DOLORES MOBILE FOOD KITCHEN ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY AMONG HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE BRONX. THIS INITIATIVE DELIVERS HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS DIRECTLY TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING A RELIABLE SOURCE OF SUSTENANCE AND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM SERVES HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS DAILY AND OPERATES AS A CRITICAL FRONTLINE RESPONSE TO HUNGER IN HIGH-NEED AREAS.

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 January 1967.

    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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