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Syracuse Northeast Community Center Inc

EIN 16-1116632 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SNCC IS TO ENGAGE, GROW AND CONNECT NEIGHBORS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
34
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$120,030, executive director

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 64% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $242,204 spent. BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM AND FOOD PANTRY - OFFERS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HUNGER, CURRENT OR IMMINENT HOMELESSNESS, OR OTHER CRISES ACCESS TO FOOD, PERSONAL ITEMS, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, AND REFERRALS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES ENOUGH EMERGENCY FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS/FIFTEEN MEALS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
  2. $330,100 spent. SENIOR CENTER (INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR,COMMUNITY GARDEN INVOLVEMENT, ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, CASUAL SOCIALIZATION, STRUCTURED INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND HOT LUNCH, FUN FIELD TRIPS); SENIOR SUPPORT (INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO LOCATIONS CRITICAL TO PARTICIPANTS' COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND WELL-BEING, SUCH AS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND SHOPPING)
  3. $381,662 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH A CAREER COACH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMMING TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY, BY ADDRESSING UNDERLYING ISSUES SO INDIVIDUALS WILL BE SET UP FOR SUCCESS.
  4. $628,761 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDE DYNAMIC, OUT-OF-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADOLESCENTS, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CONSISTENT, SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT.HEALTH CONNECTIONS (PRIMARY CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES)COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING OFFERING SPACE TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND AGENCIES THAT SERVE OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS).

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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