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Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc

EIN 16-0743914 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS; TO PURSUE THE ELIMINATION OF THE CAUSES OF POVERTY; AND TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF NEGATIVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING POOR AND DISADVANTAGED. THE AGENCY WORKS IN COOPERATIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE SPIRIT WITH CONCERNED AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
157
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$78,742, interim executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    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 March 31, 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 (7)
  1. $2.5 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: THE ALVIN WESLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDES DAY CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS, AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS AN ACCREDITED CENTER BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. TWO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND A SNACK ARE SERVED DAILY. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENINGS, AND VISITING NURSE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. UNIVERSAL PRE-K, A PROGRAM FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT START TO FORMAL EDUCATION. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT EARLY LEARNING ENHANCES CHILDREN'S CAPACITY TO LEARN AND IMPROVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. BADEN STREET OFFERS BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON SESSIONS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. COUNSELING CENTER: THE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS 18 AND OVER TO OVERCOME ISSUES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INNER CITY RESIDENTS IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH CULTURAL NORMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ORIENTATION. OUR COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. CURRENTLY, THE AGENCY IS IN THE PLANNING PHASE OF AN INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLINIC THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE OUTREACH AND CARE MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS AS PART OF HEALTH HOME OF UPSTATE NEW YORK (HHUNY), AND RESPITE SERVICES UNDER THE OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $562,252 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (MCTP): BADEN STREET SETTLEMENT IS THE HOST AGENCY FOR THE METRO COUNCIL FOR TEEN POTENTIAL. MCTP IS A COALITION OF YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH HEALTH IN THE CITY'S MOST STRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS. MCTP WORKS WITH THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, RCSD, CAUSEWAVE, URMC, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, CENTER FOR YOUTH AND OTHERS TO IMPLEMENT LIFE SKILLS, ARTS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.
  4. $554,086 spent. COMMUNITY YOUTH AND ADULT DEVELOPMENT (CYAD): THE CYAD PROGRAM OFFERS AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WHILE EMPHASIZING FUN THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
  5. $502,897 spent. EMERGENCY AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE (EFA): EACH YEAR THE EFA TEAM ASSISTS ABOUT 1300 FAMILIES AND ABOUT 2400 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND RESOLVES IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, RENT/MORTGAGE, TRANSPORTATION, VITAL RECORDS, ADVOCACY AND ULTIMATELY IDENTIFIES STEPS TO AVOID A REPEAT CRISIS. ADDITIONALLY, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED TO OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND JOB TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AS NEEDED. THE GOAL OF THE EFA IS TO ASSIST RESIDENTS TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT.THE MATURE ADULT RESOURCE CENTER (MARC) PROVIDES AREA RESIDENTS AGE 60 AND OVER AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER WITH OTHER SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE VITALITY AND REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION. A HOT, BALANCED NUTRITIOUS MEAL IS PROVIDED DAILY. SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS - GROCERY SHOPPING, MOVIES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TRANSPORTATION AND IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
  6. $29,678 spent. YOUTH JOBS TRAINING: APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATION FOR YOUTH, PROVIDING EXPOSURE TO CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
  7. OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 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 February 1990.

    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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