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Policy Research International Inc

EIN 35-2685387 · Sprngfld Gdns, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Policy Research International Inc promotes sustainable human development, business growth and social transformation by providing development services that empowers disadvantaged people and communities with skills to become self-sufficient, economic independence and improved livelihood in North America and Africa.

Income
$79,000
Spending
$88,000
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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. $22,500 spent. Policy Research International Inc. continued providing COVID19 public education, community engagement in support of the CDC public education on COVID19 prevention education in public parks and Subways in Richmond, Kings and Queens Counting of New York. Policy Research International Inc. promoted the use of face mask by procuring and distributing free face mask, cleaning and sanitizers in public parks and Subways across Richmond, Kings and Queens Counting of New York. Policy Research International Inc. also worked with Test and Trace COVIS19 outreach and education in Staten Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx of New York City. PRI Inc. recruited and train volunteers that conducted door-to-door COVID19 vaccination education to residents in communities across New York City. PRI Inc. also distributed information and personal protection materials and equipment to residents across New York City
  2. $37,000 spent. Policy Research International Inc. Crisis Intervention Program provide crisis counseling and referral services in public parks, subways in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattans, New York City. PRI Inc. recruited and train volunteers that provided outreach and crisis counselling, support services and referral that helped several homeless New Yorkers gain access to housing. Our crisis counseling and intervention program also reach out to homeless youths with history of drugs and crime in public parks.
  3. $10,000 spent. As Authorized Enroller, Policy Research International Inc. is working with the New York Health and Hospital to promote vaccine access and equity among black and people of color neighborhoods in Richmond, Kings and Queens Counting of New York. PRI Inc. partner with New York department of health to provide health insurance enrolment information and awareness among the uninsured residents in New York, especially the immigrants, the senior citizens and other underserved population.
  4. $16,000 spent. Policy Research International Inc. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention education and a member of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Policy Research International Inc. is working with other coalition members to conduct data gathering, strategic planning to enhance Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in New York.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 February 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 January 2021.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: International Food Policy Research Institute (Washington, DC), EIN 52-1041632. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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