Uplift Nyc Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Uplift NYC provides low and moderate income youth and their families with access to key resources such as educational, health, cultural, and legal aid services.
- Income
- $108,125
- Spending
- $118,583
- Reserves
- -1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 15732% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $70,671 spent. Uptown Basketball Academy, a program under the umbrella of Uplift NYC. Our academy exemplifies a comprehensive approach to fostering youth leadership and athletic excellence, utilizing the dynamic sport of basketball as a platform for holistic development. At Uptown Basketball Academy, we are dedicated to empowering our young participants to emerge as leaders both on the court and within their communities. Through a meticulously crafted curriculum, we aim to instill essential life skills, promote healthier lifestyles, and address socio-economic challenges head-on. Structured into three distinct age groups, our academy offers immersive two-hour sessions designed to cultivate talent, resilience, and camaraderie. Each session features a dynamic blend of warm-up routines, skill-building drills, exhilarating scrimmages, and engaging group workshops. Furthermore, our commitment to holistic development extends beyond the basketball court. We regularly invite esteemed guest speakers to share their insights, experiences, and cultural backgrounds with our participants and their families. This enriching dialogue not only fosters personal growth but also promotes a deeper understanding of health programs and cultural diversity. Uptown Basketball Academy proudly serves over hundreds of youths aged 6-18 from low-income communities across New York City, with a particular emphasis on reaching public school students. Through our unwavering dedication, we strive to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders, regardless of their socio-economic background.
- $23,557 spent. As part of the Uplift NYC initiative, we are committed to addressing pressing community needs, including food insecurity. Through generous individual and corporate contributions, we provide vital relief to low-income families in Washington Heights, offering essential food and household supplies on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 2026.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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