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Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc

EIN 16-0788242 · Niagara Falls, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY PROVIDES REFERRAL, CRISIS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
235
Volunteers
1,050
Highest pay
$203,001, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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, 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. $4.9 million spent. SUPPORTED RESIDENCES - ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS FUNDED THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR ADULTS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. FUNDED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
  3. $3.5 million spent. CRISIS SERVICES - SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN A CRISIS OR TROUBLED SITUATION. SERVICES INCLUDE 24 HOUR EMERGENCY HOUSING, A COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. FUNDING IS THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS.
  4. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSING FACILTIES FOR TROUBLED YOUTHS WITH FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 1972.

    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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