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Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services

EIN 23-7448478 · Springfield Gardens, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To conduct stable living environments and programs characterized by caring and security, enabling a youngster to reach his / her full potential.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
68
Highest pay
$278,854, executive director

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (8)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Agency Operated Boarding Home (AOBH) provide a safe and supervised environment for children in foster care, offering a structured living situation and access to ACS services.
  2. $1.3 million spent. Behavioral Health (formerly Child and Family Support Services) provides family and youth care and psychological support services.
  3. $1.2 million spent. Managed Care, Medicaid provides behavioral health and related services reimbursed through Medicaid managed care organizations and other third-party healthcare payors.
  4. $625,648 spent. Family Enrichment Center - The New York City Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) Family Enrichment Centers (FECs) are welcoming, community-led walk-in spaces that provide stigma-free resources and activities. Designed alongside local families, they offer services to help neighbors connect, share skills, and access the tools they need to strengthen family well-being.
  5. $503,984 spent. The New York City Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) Non-Secure Placement (NSP) program is a community-based juvenile justice initiative for youth adjudicated as juvenile delinquents. Operated via non-profit contracts, youth are housed in small, open residential group homes within or close to the five boroughs to prioritize rehabilitation and family engagement
  6. $79,108 spent. PYA and Workforce Enhancement - PYA programfrequently utilized by child welfare agencies such as NYCs Administration for Childrens Services (ACS)supports youth (ages 14 to 21) transitioning out of foster care into self-sufficiency. It equips them with the education, employment readiness, and independent living skills required for long-term success.
  7. $45,765 spent. Fair Futures The Fair Futures program is a comprehensive, youth-centered initiative launched in partnership with the NYC Administration for Childrens Services (ACS). It provides young people in the foster care and juvenile justice systems with dedicated, long-term 1:1 coaching, tutoring, and support from middle school through age 26 to achieve academic, career, and independent living goals.
  8. $6,774 spent. QCDA is a program provides wraparound services and activities to keep at-risk youth out of the criminal justice system.

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 May 1975.

    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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