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Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services Cdc Inc

EIN 47-1006046 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide essential services to revitalize communities and address emerging needs while empowering residents to achieve self sufficiency

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. During 2025, BNHS provided a broad range of housing, financial, tax and community support services to Bronx residents and surrounding communities. The Pre-Purchase program secured 50 mortgage pre-approvals with a total value of $14,720,561. Overall, the organization secured $932,000 in grant assistance during the year. 20 clients completed home closings, including 15 who received grant assistance and 5 who closed without grants. The Clean Energy program served 46 clients, who were awarded a total of $460,395 in grants for energy efficiency and weatherization improvements.In addition, the Healthy Home Production Grant supported the completion of improvements on 6 homes with $150,000 expended in 2025. The Tax Preparation program served 2,427 clients and generated $5,165,829 in tax refunds for participating households. Foreclosure Prevention services assisted 41 clients, resulting in 5 approved loan modifications and 9 additional modification cases pending at year-end. The Home Repair program served 70 clients. Of these, 8 received retrofit assistance, 15 obtained HELOC loans, 10 were referred to the HomeFix grant program, and 15 were submitted for Project Helps grants, with 8 approvals totaling $200,000. An additional 32 clients were placed on a waiting list for future grant opportunities. Bronx NHS also participated in the New York City Tax Lien initiative involving 4,881 homes identified for lien sale. Through advocacy and case assistance, 2,306 homes were removed from the lien sale list by helping homeowners secure payment plans and correcting listing errors. The Pathways Forward wraparound services program screened 400 clients and connected them to agencies providing food assistance, housing support, and workforce development services. Bronx NHS also conducted 2 Securing Your Legacy workshops that educated 150 clients on wills and trusts, and 10 individuals remained in the pipeline for follow-up estate planning services at year-end. Through marketing and outreach, Bronx NHS actively engaged a network of more than 11,000 contacts. The organization distributed 4 newsletters, maintained an active social media presence, and generated a steady flow of new applicants, with more than 3,500 client intakes recorded in 2025.

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 October 13, 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 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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