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Cabrini Immigrant Services of New York City Inc

EIN 45-5258656 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CIS-NYC'S SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOCUS ON WELCOMING AND STRENGTHENING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN NEW YORK CITY. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS THROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$247,249, treasurer

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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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: 80 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
  1. $573,862 spent. FOOD PANTRY:CIS-NYC'S FOOD PANTRY SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HEALTHY, WELL-BALANCED FOOD PACKAGES. THROUGHOUT 2024, WE ACTIVELY DISTRIBUTED 1,554 FOOD PACKAGES MONTHLY CONTAINING FRESH PRODUCE, VEGETABLES, FRUITS, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, BENEFITING AN AVERAGE OF 928 FAMILIES IN NEED EACH MONTH. OUR EFFORTS RESULTED IN AN ESTIMATED PROVISION OF OVER 450,000 MEALS. ADDITIONALLY, SINCE 2023, WE HAVE DELIVERED FOOD TO CLIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO COME TO THE PANTRY DUE TO DISABILITY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH DOORDASH. IN MAY 2024, WE STARTED ANOTHER MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INWOOD CALLED "MEALS ON HEELS". (SEE SCHEDULE O)FOOD PANTRY (CONTINUE):THROUGH THE DELIVERY PROGRAM, WE WERE ABLE TO FEED 72 CLIENTS IN 2024, DELIVERING A TOTAL OF 659 FOOD PACKAGES.
  2. $371,574 spent. LEGAL SERVICES:CIS-NYC PROVIDES LOW-COST, COMPREHENSIVE, AND HIGH-COMPETENT IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY. OUR ATTORNEYS, DOJ-ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO OFFER HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, FOCUSING ON ASSISTING WITH FAMILY-BASED APPLICATIONS TO REUNIFY OR KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. ADDITIONALLY, WE FACILITATE REFERRALS TO TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PROVIDE EXTENSIVE FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT. (SEE SCHEDULE O)LEGAL SERVICES (CONTINUED):THESE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO REUNIFY WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, SECURE WELL-PAYING WORK, ACCOMPLISH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ASPIRATIONS, AND THRIVE IN THE U.S. WITH DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND SECURITY. IN 2024, OUR LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF COLLABORATED. DURING THESE CONDULTATIONS, CLIENTS WERE SCREENED FOR IMMIGRANT RELIEF, INFORMED ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, LEGAL OPTIONS, AND THE LEGAL PROCESS, AND ASSESSED FOR THEIR SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS. IT PROVIDED 645 LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND HANDLED 445 NEW IMMIGRATION LEGAL CASES, RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED SAVINGS OF OVER $896,000 IN LEGAL REPRESENTATION FEES FOR THE FAMILIES SERVED.
  3. $343,752 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM:CIS-NYC'S SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM (SSP) PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEW YORK CITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP CLIENTS ACCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, SECURE HOUSING, RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE, AND MEET OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 444 CLIENTS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND MADE OVER 800 REFERRALS TO VITAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 36 CLIENTS RECEIVED SHORT-TERM CRISIS COUNSELING OVER MORE THAN 386 SESSIONS, AND 115 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND PARENTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM(CONTINUE):THE SSP ALSO INCLUDES SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS, SUCH AS FAMILY TRIPS AND A SCHOLARSHIP FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANT STUDENTS.
  4. $252,848 spent. JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS:JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS (JFI) PROGRAM AIMS TO ENGAGE OUR MULTIGENERATIONAL IMMIGRANT MEMBERSHIP IN EDUCATING THEIR COMMUNITIES, DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND ADVOCATING FOR A MORE HUMANE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM. OVER 250 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN JFI ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT 2024. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 43 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON IMPORTANT TOPICS SUCH AS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, TENANT RIGHTS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, IMMIGRATION BASICS, AND MORE. 20 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WHERE MEMBERS LEARNED ABOUT CAMPAIGNS, SHARED RESOURCES, SUPPORTED ONE ANOTHER, AND BUILT POWER AS A COMMUNITY, AND 17 CAMPAIGN AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RALLIES, MARCHES, CREATIVE ACTIONS, PRESS CONFERENCES, TRIPS TO ALBANY, AND MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS. OUR MEMBERSHIP WAS PARTICULARLY ACTIVE IN SUPPORTING THE #UNEMPLOYMENTBRIDGEPROGRAM CAMPAIGN (TO CREATE AN UNEMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR EXCLUDED WORKERS) AND #COVERAGE4ALL (TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO ALL IMMIGRANT NEW YORKERS), IN ADDITION TO CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR BROADER IMMIGRATION REFORM ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    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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