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Greater Ithaca Activities Center Inc

EIN 16-0997063 · Ithaca, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER IS A CENTER FOR ALL AGES, PARTICULARLY YOUTH AND TEENS. IT SERVES THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE GREATER ITHACA AREA BY PROVIDING MULTICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SOCIAL AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 105% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $85,534 spent. TEEN PROGRAMS - A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO TEENS INCLUDING SUPERVISED ATTENDENCE AT ATHLETIC EVENTS, PLAYS, CONCERTS, AND TRIPS TO NYC, SYRACUSE AND OTHER URBAN AREAS. THERE ARE ALSO MONTHLY LATE NIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS.
  2. $265,526 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - THESE INCLUDE SUPPORT OF A TRACK TEAM, SUPPORT FOR EXERCISE AND ACTIVITIES FOR PRETEENS AND AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVING OVER 100 CHILDREN. THE 50 SERVED DINNER PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD FOR 100+ PARTICIPANTS MONDAY - FRIDAY.
  3. $36,512 spent. ADULT PROGRAM- HELP SENIORS WITH GROCERY SHOPPING AS HIS GROUP WERE ONE OF THE TOP AT-RISKS GROUPS FOR HAVING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS IF CAUGHT COVID. THERE WAS ALSO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED.
  4. $876,390 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES GIAC SUPPORTS AS A COMMUNITY CENTER. THIS INCLUDES HOSTING A LARGE NEMBER OF EVENTS AND SPONSORING COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION, ETC. THERE ARE ALSO SPACES FOR STUDENTS TO WORK ON HOMEWORK AND HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS.
  5. HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (HETP) - HETP PROVIDES JOB TRAINING TO UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF TOMPKINS COUNTY 18 YEARS AND OLDER, IN SKILLS NECESSARY FOR WORK IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, TOURISM INDUSTRY, RETAIL, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND OFFICE ASSISTANT JOBS. THROUGH CLASSROOM LEARNING AND PAID ON-THE-JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. HETP READIES PARTICIPANTS FOR MEANINGFUL WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 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 October 21, 2026.

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