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The Harris Project Inc

EIN 47-1377561 · Ardsley, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND ADVANCE PREVENTION OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS (COD) THROUGH OUR CODA (CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AWARENESS) PEER-LED MODEL, AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST TREATMENT PRACTICES (INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A CO-OCCURRING SYSTEM OF CARE) TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. THE HARRIS PROJECT FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$382,211
Spending
$279,808
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $104,348 spent. THE INCLURE PROGRAM PROVIDES PREVENTION-FOCUSED, PROSOCIAL PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SCHOOLAGE YOUTH (GRADES 9-12) IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK WHO EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES OR ARE AT RISK OF CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN STRUCTURED, NONSUBSTANCE-USE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTE RECOVERY-ORIENTED BEHAVIORS, AND REDUCE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PEER-SUPPORTED EVENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, OUTREACH AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS, TREATMENT PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES HARM REDUCTION, INCREASED ACCESS TO SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS, IMPROVED SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY COPING AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES OVER A 48-WEEK PERIOD AND ARE COORDINATED BY TRAINED STAFF WITH OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE SAFETY, COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, AND RESPONSIVENESS TO PARTICIPANT NEEDS.
  2. $108,396 spent. THE ENCOMPASS PROGRAM PROVIDES RECOVERY-ORIENTED, PROSOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ADOLESCENTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK WHO ARE ENGAGED IN OR CONNECTED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOLAGE YOUTH BY OFFERING STRUCTURED, NONSUBSTANCE-USE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT REINFORCE TREATMENT GOALS, REDUCE ISOLATION, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY PEER RELATIONSHIPS. ENCOMPASS COLLABORATES WITH HOSPITALS, TREATMENT PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT ABSTINENCE, HARM REDUCTION, AND POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS, BUILD COPING AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGE SUSTAINED ENGAGEMENT IN RECOVERY-SUPPORTIVE BEHAVIORS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH RECURRING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ARE OVERSEEN BY TRAINED STAFF TO ENSURE PARTICIPANT SAFETY, PROGRAM QUALITY, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
  3. $55,928 spent. THE PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION AIDS THE ORGANIZATION IN THEIR MISSION TO PROMOTE THEIR CODA PEER-LED MODEL THROUGH MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS EVENTS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION CAN SPREAD AWARENESS FOR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AND DISCUSS THE BEST PRACTICES FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS.

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 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 2024.

    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 December 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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