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Graffiti 2 Community Ministries

EIN 20-5641309 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Graffiti 2 Community Ministries, Inc. (the Organization") was incorporated on July5, 2007 and is a not-for-profit organization. The primary focus of the Organizationis to encourage physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, economic renewaland urban rehabilitation primarily in the South Bronx section of New York City.

Income
$598,623
Spending
$450,607
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
252

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $156,744 spent. Children and Youth Program (G2 Kids, G.S.A.L.T., G2 Interns Afterschool and Summer, Special Projects): In a neighborhood where compounding risks exponentially increases the chance of damaging outcomes in students lives, Graffiti 2s after school and summer programs for children and youth focus on holistically developing all areas of the students life (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual). Graffiti 2s program provides developmentally appropriate enrichment, targeted tutoring, mentoring, advocacy, and wrap-around social services for the student and their families. These services are provided year-round to 1st through 12th grade students.
  2. $69,629 spent. Workforce Development Program (G2 Works): One in five young adults in Mott Haven are considered idle. They are not in school and are not employed. Additionally, 20 percent of adults seeking work are unemployed, and there are thousands of first-generation adult immigrants. Seeing not only the needs of our neighbors but their great potential, Graffiti 2's Workforce Development Program, called G2 Works, coaches adults in developing the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual skills necessary to become the best they are capable of becoming through one of two components: 1) adults interested in pursuing personal growth and education can find resources and assistance through Graffiti 2s Adult Learning Center; and 2) the Get2Work program provides assistance and support to individuals looking for a job.
  3. $54,365 spent. Community Outreach: Graffiti 2's Community Outreach Activities and Events create opportunities for the organization to make meaningful connections with individuals who are not regularly enrolled in programs. Regularly scheduled community outreach activities include service at our local school, weekly coffee shop and weekly community dinner. Periodic community outreach events include Summer Camp, Summer Youth Employment, Basketball Tournament, Back-to-School Festival, and special holiday celebrations.
  4. $52,958 spent. G2 Helps
  5. $4,524 spent. Missionary Mobilization
  6. $2,838 spent. Relationship Development & Upside Down

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 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 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 November 2008.

    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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