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West Harlem Development Corporation

EIN 45-0722514 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S MISSION INCLUDES IMPLEMENTING THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT BY PROVIDING AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ARTS & CULTURE, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND THE OVERALL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY DISTRICT 9 (MCD9), OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WEST HARLEM.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$224,286, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (5)
  1. $2.5 million spent. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT'S PRIORITY IS TO SUPPORT WEST HARLEM-BASED COMMUNITY PROJECTS BY DEPLOYING FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURSUANT TO THE CBA THROUGH ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT (CBG) AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. WHDC'S STRATEGY IS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WEST HARLEM THROUGH COLLABORATIONS AND CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS.
  2. $231,061 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - THROUGH ITS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, ARISE!, THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVICES MCD9, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (14-18 YEARS) GET PAID EACH SUMMER FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOTH EMPLOYMENT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE LATTER AIMS TO ADDRESS THE "SUMMER SLIDE" THAT AFFECTS SOME STUDENTS AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS ENDED.
  3. $174,037 spent. SENIOR SERVICES - WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS SERVING THE NUMEROUS SENIOR CENTERS OF WEST HARLEM BY CREATING CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, ARTS AND HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH OUR OLDER ADULT POPULATION. WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS ALSO HELPING TO FORM A COUNCIL THAT COMMUNICATES AS ONE COMMUNITY VOICE FOR OLDER ADULTS RATHER THAN AS SEPARATE ONES.
  4. $60,369 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGICALLY COLLABORATES WITH WORKFORCE PARTNERS TO OFFER VALUABLE TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO WEST HARLEM RESIDENTS.
  5. $31,316 spent. HOUSING SERVICES - THE NEWLY FORMED WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WHDC) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION (HDFC) RESOURCE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF THE IMPORTANT WEST HARLEM HOUSING SEGMENT, AND ITS GOAL OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION COOPERATIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 2011.

    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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