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Social Justice Center of Albany Inc

EIN 22-2405608 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER WE ARE WORKING FOR A WORLD IN WHICH INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS ARE SETTLED WITHOUT WAR, AND IN WHICH PEOPLE TREAT EACH OTHER WITH LOVE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE. WE ARE STRIVING TO END THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR ANNIHILATION BY PROMOTING NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. WE ARE WORKING TO STOP HARMFUL U.S. MILITARY AND ECONOMIC INTERVENTION IN THE AFFAIRS IF OTHER COUNTRIES. WE OPPOSE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. WE STAND FOR ECONOMIC AND ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE AND ARE FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO ADEQUATE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, FOOD AND OTHER NEEDS. WE BELIEVE IN THE EQUAL WORTH OF ALL PERSONS AND ARE STRUGGLING AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (DISABILITY), AGE AND RELIGION. IN OUR COMING TOGETHER, WE STRIVE TO WORK IN CO-OPERATIVE WAYS CONSISTENT WITH THESE BELIEFS AND VALUES. THE CENTER HELPS US WORK FOR PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH MUTUAL SUPPORT AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

Income
$314,852
Spending
$329,416
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$23,250, admin direct

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $303,440 spent. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ABOUT HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE AND JUSTICE ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES IN OUR AREA TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 PEOPLE.
  2. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND REFERRAL SERVICES ABOUT HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE AND JUSTICE ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES IN OUR AREA TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 PEOPLE
  3. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND REFERRAL SERVICES ABOUT HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE AND JUSTICE ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES IN OUR AREA TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 PEOPLE

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 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 June 1983.

    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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