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Nyu Langone Health System

EIN 47-2613531 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

THE BOARD ADOPTED MISSION STATEMENT IS: THE CORPORATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. IN THIS CAPACITY, THE CORPORATION, MAY, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS: (I) PLAN, PREPARE FOR, PROMOTE, AND ASSIST THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS, GOVERNANCE, POLICY MAKING, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING; (II) DEVELOP, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL AND ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF, AND EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN, MEDICINE, SURGERY, NURSING, AND OTHER OBJECTS RELATED TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF HUMANS; (III) SPONSOR A LICENSED OPERATOR OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE, ALCOHOLISM AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND (IV) SPONSOR A LICENSED PROVIDER OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$27.1 million
Spending
$26.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
3,567
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$30.3 million, ex-officio, dean & ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 110% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    40 of 45 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

    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 August 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. $26.9 million spent. NYU LANGONE HEALTH SYSTEM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS ("NYULH") AND NYU GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ("SOM") IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSION, GOVERNANCE, POLICY MAKING, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 May 2015.

    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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