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North City Congress

EIN 23-1636636 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO "SUPPORT DISABLED PERSONS AND OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR QUEST TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT, NURTURE AND SHARE THEIR TALENTS AND INTERESTS, LIVE HEALTHY LIVES AND REMAIN ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
146
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$206,886, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    7 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

    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 June 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 (5)
  1. $717,581 spent. NCC PARTNERS WITH THE PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION FOR AGING (PCA) VIA CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE, EXCHANGING REFERRALS, AND JOINT SERVICE PLANNING ON VARIOUS TASK FORCES. NCC ALSO PARTNERS WITH PENNSYLVANIA'S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND PHILADELPHIA'S COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE PROGRAM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. NCC CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS GRASSROOTS HISTORY TO COLLABORATE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY GROUPS TO EXPAND HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AT HOME.
  2. $1.7 million spent. PROVIDES LEARNING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, SOCIALIZATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (VOLUNTEER) OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT OLDER ADULTS. NCC FOSTERS "POSITIVE AGING" THROUGH OUR MANY ON-GOING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED EACH DAY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE EXERCISE, LINE DANCING, WALKING CLUB, COMPUTER, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, DISEASE SPECIFIC LECTURES, LECTURES ON COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES, ANNUAL HEALTH FAIRS, INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND LUNCH WHICH IS SERVED EACH DAY.
  3. $3.2 million spent. MARIGOLD HEALTH IS LICENSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR BOTH HOME CARE AND HOME HEALTH AND PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. MARIGOLD HEALTH PROVIDES HOME CARE AND HOME HEALTH SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES FOR AGES 18 TO OVER 60. IN ADDITION, MARIGOLD PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 17 AND ADULTS 18 AND OVER.
  4. $54,747 spent. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AGES 3-17 AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24. PROGRAMS SUPPORT STEM LEARNING, ARTS, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH, WHILE THE CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THROUGH TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
  5. YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AGES 3-17 AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24. PROGRAMS SUPPORT STEM LEARNING, ARTS, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH, WHILE THE CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THROUGH TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 2025.

    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 February 1966.

    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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