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Asphalt Green Inc

EIN 13-6533158 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASPHALT GREEN, INC. ("ASPHALT GREEN") IS A NEW YORK CITY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING LIVES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS, FITNESS, AND PLAY FOR ALL. ASPHALT GREEN HAS TWO CAMPUSES IN NEW YORK CITY (THE "CITY"): ONE ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE ("AG") AND THE OTHER IN BATTERY PARK CITY("AGBPC"). THE AG CAMPUS INCLUDES THE GEORGE AND ANNETTE MURPHY CENTER; THE AQUA CENTER (WHICH HOUSES THE CITY'S FIRST INDOOR, OLYMPIC-SIZED POOL OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE); A SUPERTURF PLAYING FIELD; DEKOVATS PARK; AND SUNDIAL PLAZA. PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE THE INTELLECTUAL, CREATIVE AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF THE PARTICIPANTS. THE CITY RETAINS OWNERSHIP OF THE AG CAMPUS, AND ASPHALT GREEN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPPING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE FACILITIES AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

Income
$37.3 million
Spending
$42.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
169
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$370,846, 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 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. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (3)
  1. $9.1 million spent. FACILITIES USAGE - INCLUDES USAGE OF POOL AND FITNESS CENTER. BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 11,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $22.0 million spent. PROGRAMS - INCLUDES AQUATICS, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, SPORTS, MARTIAL ARTS, AND CAMPS. BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 8,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $4.4 million spent. FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & USAGE - INCLUDES USAGE OF POOL, FIELD, GYM, THEATER, SPORTS, AQUATICS AND OTHER PROGRAMS. BENEFITED APPROXIMATELY 21,000 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR.

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 December 1975.

    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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