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The Broadview Cares Foundation Inc

EIN 14-1776369 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH COMMUNITY LIFE IN THE REGION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THE PUBLIC REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, ACCOMPLISTED BY SUPPORTING LOCAL NONPROFITS' PROJECTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS.

Income
$678,909
Spending
$589,306
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
491

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $20,051 spent. ROOM RENOVATIONS - THE FOUNDATION RENOVATES ROOMS IN THE FACILITIES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN IN NEED.
  2. $257,245 spent. GRANTS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS - THE FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO LOCAL AREA 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL AREA ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS.
  3. $309,661 spent. HOLIDAY SHARE - DURING THE HOLIDAYS, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES WISH LISTS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED FROM LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICES. FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS SHOP (WITHIN AN APPROVED BUDGET) FOR THESE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE ITEMS ON THEIR WISH LISTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WINTER COATS, HATS, GLOVES AND SCARVES TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE TO FAMILIES IN NEED. IN 2024 NINETY-FIVE ORGANIZATIONS WERE PROVIDED ITEMS, WHICH BENEFITED 5,000 INDIVIDUALS IN THE CAPITAL REGION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED WINTER COATS, HATS, GLOVES, AND BLANKETS TO LOCAL IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.

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 November 6, 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 February 1995.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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