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Erase Racism Inc

EIN 65-1218069 · Syosset, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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

TO EXPOSE FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES, INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW STRUCTURAL RACISM AND SEGREGATION IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES AND REGION, AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN FOSTERING EQUITY AND INCLUSION.

Income
$651,063
Spending
$934,158
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$188,038, president

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 158% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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, 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 (4)
  1. $204,436 spent. HOUSING: THE INCLUSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM REVEALS FORMS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND USES POLICY ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND LEGAL ACTION TO ENSURE THAT LONG ISLANDERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE, WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THEIR CHOICE.
  2. $168,270 spent. PARTNER: ERASE RACISM EDUCATES AND MOBILIZES LONG ISLANDERS TO SUPPORT POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN OUR AREA. WE DO THIS VIA INTERACTIVE FORUMS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAININGS; USE OF SOCIAL, ALTERNATIVE, AND MAINSTREAM MEDIA; AND UPLIFTING STORIES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY RACISM.
  3. $103,976 spent. RACISM RESEARCH: TO BUILD A STRONGER AND MORE JUST LONG ISLAND, ERASE RACISM CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON RACIAL INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION AND HOUSING, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON HOW SUCH RACIAL INEQUALITY MANIFESTS IN NEW YORK STATE AND LONG ISLAND. SPECIFICALLY, WE EMPHASIZE THE WAYS THAT RACIAL SEGREGATION IN EDUCATION MIGHT AFFECT LONG ISLAND STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF COLOR AND THE WAYS THAT RACIAL SEGREGATION IN HOUSING MIGHT AFFECT LONG ISLAND RESIDENTS OF COLOR. WE UTILIZE A VARIETY OF STATE AND FEDERAL DATA SOURCES AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF DATA ANALYSIS PLATFORMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, SUCH AS DATA FROM NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS, AND CENSUS BUREAU'S AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY.
  4. $205,877 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION - ERASE RACISM MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN OUR REGION. WE OFFER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS, FORUMS, AND TRAININGS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC; HARNESS SOCIAL, ALTERNATIVE, AND MAINSTREAM MEDIA TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SHAPE THE NARRATIVE AROUND RACE; UPLIFT STORIES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY RACISM; AND FOSTER DIALOGUE AMONG DIVERSE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES WHILE MOTIVATING THEM TO ACTION. ERASE RACISM'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EQUIPPED STUDENTS ACROSS LONG ISLAND WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS, FACILITATED MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND DISTRICTS, AND EDUCATED STUDENTS ABOUT THE HISTORY UNDERPINNING LONG ISLAND'S SEGREGATED TOWNS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HOW THEY CAN ADVANCE EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION EQUITY INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES UNEQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WORKS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK AND LATINO STUDENTS TO RECEIVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND FOR ALL STUDENTS TO LEARN IN RACIALLY DIVERSE SCHOOLS.

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 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 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 October 2004.

    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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