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Bronx Community College Association Inc

EIN 23-7327307 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP AND CULTIVATE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CHILD CARE ACTIVITIES AMONG STUDENTS OF BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
32.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
48
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$228,764, chairperson

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.1 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 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE ASSOCIATION OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY COMMITTED TO DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICES. WE EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE THAT EMPOWERS AND ENRICHES STUDENTS, PARENTS, CHILDREN, OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY, AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY.THE BCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IS A FULL SERVICE FACILITY, SERVING CHILDREN 2 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE, THAT PROVIDES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES OF TEACHING ARE CAREFULLY INTEGRATED. EVERY CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS AND SELF-ESTEEM, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. OUR CURRICULUM IS BASED ON THE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
  2. $155,899 spent. THE ASSOCIATION'S STUDENT CENTER INCLUDES A VARIETY OF COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, COLLEGE WIDE ORGANIZATIONS, AND CLUBS THAT ARE AN INTERGRAL PART OF COLLEGE LIFE. THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTER IS TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL STUDENT EXPERIENCE THROUGH EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COCURRICULAR PROGRAMMING. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENT CENTER IS THE CENTRAL CLEARING HOUSE FOR INFORMATION ON ALL STUDENT MATTERS.THE HEALTH CENTER OFFERS PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS WITH COUNSELING AND REFERRALS AS NEEDED, TREATMENT FOR MINOR INJURIES, AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR MINOR HEALTH PROBLEMS.
  3. $119,512 spent. THE ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ASSOCIATION RUNS SEVERAL STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, HOLDS CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS, OVERSEES GRADUATION CEREMONIES, AND ADMINISTERS MANY STUDENT RELATED FUNCTIONS.
  4. $27,861 spent. ANCILLARY STUDENT ACTIVITIES.

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 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 June 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 April 1972.

    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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