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Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility Inc

EIN 23-7376077 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MULTIPLE SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES TO ALL CITY OF SYRACUSE RESIDENTS, ALTHOUGH OPERATIONS ARE GEARED TO SERVE PRIMARILY THOSE RESIDENTS OF THE NEAR SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE CITY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
68
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$47,345, chief financial officer

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (4)
  1. $377,700 spent. HEALTH SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OF ONONDAGA COUNTY PROGRAM AND HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE F.A.C.E.S. (FIGHTING AIDS AND HIV THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT) PROGRAM. THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH THE ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTHY START PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PRE- AND POST-NATAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND INFANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENSURE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SERVICES AFFORDED TO THEM THROUGH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
  2. $421,981 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM AMONG YOUTH THROUGH THE PRIDE, JOURNEY TO MANHOOD AND INTELLIGENT YOUNG MINDS/IYM PROGRAMS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION; ADVOCACY AND CASE MANAGEMENT; NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS; JOB-READINESS AND GED TRAINING; AND VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES. AS THE MANAGING ENTITY OF THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE COMMUNITY-FACILITATED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  4. $407,568 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND HOSTS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAMS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDING SHARED SPACES WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS CAN CONNECT, LEARN, AND GROW. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING A FOOD PANTRY; FRESH FOOD GIVEAWAYS; AFRICAN DANCE FOR ADULTS; A DIAPER BANK; A SENIOR PROGRAM TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AGES 60 AND OLDER; SUPERVISED VISITS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, SPECIAL EVENTS, GUEST SPEAKERS AND COUNSELING; SMALL EMERGENCY GRANTS; AND A BUSINESS CENTER WITH A NOTARY PUBLIC, OFFICE SPACE, PHOTOCOPIES, AND A CONFERENCE ROOM.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1974.

    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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