Building Lives Family Development C Enter Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization is dedicated to empowering young adults aged 18 and above by offering hands-on workforce training and job development opportunities. Through community-based fundraising initiatives and employment readiness programs participants receive support in the form of stipends training and wraparound services to alleviate financial stress. By focusing on equipping individuals with practical job skills the organization aims to foster long-term economic stability and facilitate their transition into full-time employment ensuring a brighter future for the participants.
- Income
- $970,644
- Spending
- $970,486
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 106% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $916,171 spent. The organization operated a workforce development and job readiness program serving approximately 90 to 110 participants age 18 and older from the Bronx Queens Brooklyn and Manhattan. Participants engaged in hands-on job training through volunteer-based fundraising activities at major events held at Yankee Stadium where they supported concession stand operations and gained real-world experience in customer service cashier and cooking teamwork time management and workplace responsibility. Participants served as volunteers and were not classified as employees. The organization does not have paid staff or W-2 employees. In recognition of volunteer participation the organization provided stipends as gifts to help alleviate financial burdens related to transportation food clothing and other essential needs. In addition to stipends the organization provided job readiness training employment support mentoring transportation assistance meals and clothing to participants. Fundraising activities were supported through a revenue-sharing arrangement in which the organization received approximately 10% of concession sales generated at Yankee Stadium events with proceeds directly funding program operations and participant support services. The programs primary objective is to prepare participants for future full-time employment by offering hands-on work experience skill development and supportive services that promote long-term self-sufficiency and economic stability.
- $15,000 spent. The organization operated a temporary housing stabilization program to assist individuals experiencing homelessness by facilitating short-term apartment placements through an independent housing provider. During the year the program served approximately 10 to 15 individuals with lengths of stay ranging from 2-4 weeks or longer based on individual need. The organization coordinated intake placement logistics and participant support while covering housing costs on a per-unit basis through a contracted provider. This program advanced the organizations charitable mission by providing immediate safe temporary housing and reducing housing instability for vulnerable individuals.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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