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Charles Settlement House

EIN 16-0868128 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSURE SERVICES ARE TRULY CUSTOMER-FOCUSED, PROVIDING COORDINATED, LIFE-CHANGING HUMAN SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS TO BE SAFE AND THRIVING WITH A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$976,238
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
19
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$152,697, chief executive officer

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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% 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 March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $265,141 spent. FAMILY SERVICES: THE CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. WE PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE; FAMILY DEVELOPERS ASSIST FAMILIES IN MEETING GOALS TO OVERCOME THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS. 1,880 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE. RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR MEALS THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY WERE PROVIDED TO 764 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS. CASE WORKERS/FAMILY DEVELOPERS HELP RESIDENTS IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPPORT NETWORK.
  2. $380,989 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS A KEY COMPONENT TO CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE PROGRAMMING. WE PROVIDE YOUTH IN NORTHWEST ROCHESTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR AGE. THE PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH OF OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS IS BASED UPON THE "40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS." INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS, JOB READINESS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, GRADUATION RATES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARE OUR MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS. AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER: OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PROGRAM LOCATED AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER AT 71 PARKWAY. WE SERVED 98 CHILDREN IN 1ST THROUGH 6TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LITERACY, HOMEWORK HELP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORTS, S.T.E.M., DANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, HEALTHY COOKING, NEWSLETTER, MUSIC AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. A COMPANION SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED THIS SUMMER.
  3. $124,932 spent. SENIOR CENTER & SENIOR NUTRITION: THE CHARLES SETTLEMENT HOUSE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN WEEKDAYS, SERVING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EACH DAY. THE CENTER OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SENIORS. 70 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE SERVICES DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR AND 3,441 MEALS WERE SERVED. THE CENTER ALSO EXPANDED THEIR SERVICES TO INCLUDE DDE POPULATION BEING SERVED BY ARC. THESE SENIORS HAVE RETIRED FROM THE SHELTERED WORKSHOPS AND ARE NOW PART OF OUR DAILY PROGRAM. THE CENTER PROVIDES A GROWING NUMBER OF SERVICES THAT KEEP SENIORS ACTIVE AND ON THE MOVE. AN EMPHASIS ON MAINTAINING PHYSICAL HEALTH LED THE CENTER TO OFFER EXERCISE PROGRAMS, A WALKING CLUB, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ABOUT NUTRITION AND HEALTH, AND A FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM. CURBSIDE MARKET THROUGH FOODLINK PROVIDES FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT LOW-COST ONCE A WEEK. SENIORS ARE TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND ARE TAKEN GROCERY SHOPPING. OUR CENTER IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR SENIORS WHO ARE 60 AND OVER (HUSBANDS AND WIVES, WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED SENIORS, AND SENIORS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, ETC.)
  4. $163,852 spent. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

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 March 1946.

    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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