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New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault

EIN 31-1702032 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ALLIANCE LEADS NEW YORK CITYS MISSION TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH, AND POLICY CHANGE. UNTIL WE END SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN ALL FORMS, WE WILL BE HERE FOR ALL SURVIVORS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM. AS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE NEEDS OF NEW YORK CITYS RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, WE SERVE AS A RESOURCE HUB AND CONVENER FOR SURVIVORS, ALLIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. OUR TRAININGS AND PROGRAMS WORK TO: - EMPOWER YOUTH AS LEADERS IN PREVENTING HARM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES - EQUIP COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO ADDRESS SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THEIR CAMPUSES - TEACH NIGHTLIFE STAFF HOW TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND CREATE SAFETY IN NIGHTLIFE SETTINGS - GIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THE SKILLS TO PROVIDE TRAUMA INFORMED, CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE TO SURVIVORS - EDUCATE LEGAL AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO SURVIVORS. IN 2024, WE IMPACTED OVER 3,000 PROFESSIONALS WHO IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOUSA

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
16
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$165,678, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 (2)
  1. $797,356 spent. PREVENTION: THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND REDUCE THE HARM IT CAUSES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. THE ALLIANCE IS A NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVING NEW YORK CITY. AS THE LEAD ORGANIZATION, THE ALLIANCE COLLABORATED WITH TWO PARTNER AGENCIES AS SUBCONTRACTORS AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHERS TO PROVIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NYC. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE ADULT POPULATION BY PROMOTING SAFER BARS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS AND VENUES (SO-CALLED NIGHTLIFE SPACES) THROUGH SKILL-BUILDING TRAINING FOR STAFF IN RECOGNIZING WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE FOCUSED ON YOUNG PEOPLE BY ENGAGING YOUTH FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IN A CURRICULUM COVERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION. THIS INITIATIVE, PROJECT DREAM, OWN, TELL (DOT), ENGAGES YOUTH (AGED 13-21 YEARS) FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR, LGBTQIA+ YOUTH, YOUNG MUSLIM WOMEN, AND TEENS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IN NEW YORK CITY. PREVENTION: THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND REDUCE THE HARM IT CAUSES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. THE ALLIANCE IS A NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-DESIGNATED REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVING NEW YORK CITY. AS THE LEAD ORGANIZATION, THE ALLIANCE COLLABORATED WITH TWO PARTNER AGENCIES AS SUBCONTRACTORS AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHERS TO PROVIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NYC. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE ADULT POPULATION BY PROMOTING SAFER BARS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS AND VENUES (SO-CALLED NIGHTLIFE SPACES) THROUGH SKILL-BUILDING TRAINING FOR STAFF IN RECOGNIZING WARNING SIGNS OF POTENTIAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE FOCUSED ON YOUNG PEOPLE BY ENGAGING YOUTH FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IN A CURRICULUM COVERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION. THIS INITIATIVE, PROJECT DREAM, OWN, TELL (DOT), ENGAGES YOUTH (AGED 13-21 YEARS) FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR, LGBTQIA+ YOUTH, YOUNG MUSLIM WOMEN, AND TEENS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IN NEW YORK CITY.
  2. $587,511 spent. INTERVENTION: THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH RAPE CRISIS CENTERS PROGRAMS, HOSPITALS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' OFFICES, THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, COURT OFFICIALS, CITY LEADERS AND OTHERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROMISING PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS. THE ALLIANCE FACILITATES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND POLICY GUIDANCE TO RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, AND GENERATES A MONTHLY THE ALLIANCE E-NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE WITH TIMELY UP-DATES IN THE FIELD. BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENHANCE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AT HOSPITALS, RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH GUIDANCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES. POLICY EFFORTS FOCUS ON IMPROVING SYSTEMIC RESPONSES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. INTERVENTION: THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH RAPE CRISIS CENTERS PROGRAMS, HOSPITALS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' OFFICES, THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, COURT OFFICIALS, CITY LEADERS AND OTHERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROMISING PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS. THE ALLIANCE FACILITATES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND POLICY GUIDANCE TO RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, AND GENERATES A MONTHLY THE ALLIANCE E-NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE WITH TIMELY UP-DATES IN THE FIELD. BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENHANCE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AT HOSPITALS, RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH GUIDANCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES. POLICY EFFORTS FOCUS ON IMPROVING SYSTEMIC RESPONSES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.

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 November 6, 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 May 2000.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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