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North East Community Center Inc

EIN 14-1736237 · Millerton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
81
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$117,490, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (6)
  1. $685,039 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE NECC OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAM (OSTP) OPERATED TWO CLASSROOMS SERVING 20 CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 3RD. TEEN PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE TEENWORKS, TEEN JOBS AND SCHOOL TO WORK SERVED 107 TEENS WITH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATIONAL, JOBS AND CAREER TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE SKILLS PROGRAMMING. OUR TEEN JOBS PROGRAM PAID $48,966 IN WAGES TO TEENS WHO WERE PLACED IN WORKSITES ALL OVER THE NORTH EASTERN QUADRANT OF DUTCHESS COUNTY. OUR STAFF PROVIDED AN AVERAGE OF 31 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PER TEEN.
  2. $382,661 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RECEIVED A NEW 5310 NYSDOT PASSENGER VAN WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT IN DECEMBER. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN AWARDED IN 2020, BUT COVID-RELATED PRODUCTION PROBLEMS LED TO A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN DELIVERY. THE NECC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UTILIZED ONE FULL TIME AND THREE PER DIEM DRIVERS TO SERVE 148 CLIENTS FOR 2,870 RIDES AND COVERING 41,500 MILES (MORE THAN DOUBLE 2023). THE NECC FARMERS MARKET WELCOMED MORE THAN 8,000 VISITORS, GIVING LOCAL FARMERS AN OUTLET TO SELL THEIR LOCAL PRODUCTS.
  3. $361,296 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS: THE NECC EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM PROVIDED FULL DAY CARE TO 39 CHILDREN FROM 33 LOCAL FAMILIES THROUGH OUR TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS. 607 FRESH, HOMEMADE MEALS AND SNACKS WERE SERVED DAILY, INCLUDING BREAKFAST, MORNING SNACK, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK, USING LOCALLY GROWN AND RAISED FOOD WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  4. $305,177 spent. FAMILY PROGRAMS: WITH THE INCREASE IN OUR STAFFING FROM 2 TO 3 FULLTIME CASE MANAGERS, NECC'S NED CORPS PROGRAM SERVED 160 HOUSEHOLDS WITH UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS/SEARCHES, FAMILY BUDGETING, EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES, RENTAL ARREARS PAYMENTS, TENANTS' RIGHTS EDUCATION, AND LEGAL SERVICE REFERRALS. OUR SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP AND ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $27,000 IN SUPPORT TO LOCAL FAMILIES. 239 COSTS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH OUR ANNUAL COAT DRIVE.
  5. $336,881 spent. FOOD PROGRAMS: NECC'S FOOD AND SUPPLY PANTRY SERVED 3,799 ADULTS, SENIORS AND CHILDREN FROM 963 HOUSEHOLDS. THE NECC FOOD PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED GROCERIES FOR MORE THAN 91,000 MEALS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS, INCLUDING 43,897 MEALS THAT WERE PROVIDED VIA HOME DELIVERY TO SENIORS, VETERANS, THE DISABLED, AND OTHER HOME BOUND RESIDENTS. THE FRESH FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED FRESH LOCAL VEGETABLES, FRUITS, MILK, AND EGGS TO PARTNER FOOD PANTRIES IN PINE PLAINS, AMENIA, AND DOVER PLAINS. THIS FOOD PROVIDED 3,690 MEALS TO 410 LOCAL FAMILIES/HOUSEHOLD. IN JULY AND AUGUST, THE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDED NOURISHING BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES TO 139 YOUTHS, SERVING OVER 2,800 MEALS.
  6. $105,205 spent. COMMUNITY EVENTS - SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO CONNECT RESOURCES AND PEOPLE INCLUDING FARMERS MARKET, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, YOGA, TAI CHI, CRAFTING AND DANCERCISE.

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 September 1994.

    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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