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Tuesdays Children

EIN 52-2347446 · Manhasset, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TUESDAY'S CHILDREN PROVIDES HEALING AND RESILIENCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY 9/11, TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE WHILE HONORING THEIR LEGACIES. WE EXIST TO HELP FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN AND THE 9/11 COMMUNITY BUILD CONNECTIONS AND FOSTER POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH THROUGH HOLISTIC PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
19
Volunteers
117
Highest pay
$171,430, ceo

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $621,968 spent. RESILIENCY-BUILDING PROGRAMS - EQUIPS SURVIVING MILITARY AND 9/11 FAMILIES WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM RESILIENCE AND STABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY, VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED RESOURCE NAVIGATION TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH AVAILABLE BENEFITS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE, INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND ACCESS CRITICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
  2. $320,149 spent. FAMILY ENGAGEMENTS - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS LOST TO SUICIDE, AND THOSE AFFECTED BY 9/11 TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE PEER NETWORKS. THROUGH ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM SPORTING EVENTS TO MULTI-DAY RETREATS, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE HEALING, RESILIENCE, AND POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES DEDICATED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND SEPARATE SESSIONS FOR ADULT SURVIVORS, CREATING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING WHILE STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
  3. $130,806 spent. GOLD STAR YOUTH MENTORING - MATCHES BEREAVED YOUTH AGES 6-18 WITH CAREFULLY VETTED AND TRAINED ADULT MENTORS WHO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. ELIGIBLE YOUTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR SIBLING DUE TO MILITARY SERVICE OR THE SUICIDE OF A SERVICE MEMBER OR VETERAN. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD BEREAVEMENT, A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE (ACE), BY FOSTERING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING THE RISK OF ADVERSE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES THROUGH THE PRESENCE OF A TRUSTED ADULT MENTOR.

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 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? 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.

  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 December 2001.

    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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