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Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia

EIN 23-1352336 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WELCOME AND EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS TO THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PURSUE A JUST FUTURE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES: FOUNDED IN 1922, NSC WELCOMES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WHO SEEK REFUGE, HOPE, AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA, INCLUDING REFUGEES, ASYLEES, AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND TORTURE. THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF INTEGRATED, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES, INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE; HEALTH ACCESS; FOOD; WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT; LEGAL SERVICES; JOB READINESS, PLACEMENT, AND SKILLS UPGRADING; ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, NSC WORKS WITH A RANGE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO HELP NEWCOMERS CREATE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SELF-SUSTAINING LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH YEAR OUR TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE, EXPERIENCED, AND CULTURALLY BALANCED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THESE WHOLISTIC SUPPORTS TO APPROXIMATELY 2,400 INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 100 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING AFGHANISTAN, UKRAINE, SYRIA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.
  2. $361,531 spent. PROTECTING & PROMOTING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES/ LEGAL SERVICES:NSC'S LEGAL STAFF PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH LEGAL PROTECTIONS AND REMEDIES TO OBTAIN, MAINTAIN, OR EXTEND LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS.
  3. $43,542 spent. LANGUAGE ACCESS/ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: NSC OFFERS YEAR-ROUND, IN-PERSON AND ON-LINECLASSES AT FOUR LEVELS (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED), USING A LEARNER-CENTERED, WHOLE LANGUAGE APPROACH FOR ADULTS. OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE EXPERIENCED TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PRACTICAL, USEFUL ENGLISH FOR OUR CLIENTS WHO HAVE WIDE-RANGING ENGLISH LEVELS - FROM NO OR LOW NATIVE LANGUAGE LITERACY TO FORMAL COLLEGE ENGLISH

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 October 1952.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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