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Destination Tomorrow Inc

EIN 80-0259180 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceGood86 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

GRASSROOTS AGENCY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BRONX THAT PROVIDES TO AND FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD TO ACCESS LGBTQ SPECIFIC SERVICES. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT ALL LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE A SPACE TO GROW, LEARN, AND FLOURISH. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SEXUAL IDENTITY OF GENDER EXPRESSION,DESERVE A SPACE THEY CAN CALL THEIR OWN.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$12.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
167
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$439,009, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 160% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $6.4 million spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS: DESTINATION TOMORROW'S HOUSING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING COMMUNITY WHO ARE CURRENT OR FORMER SEX WORKERS WITH SAFE SHELTER WHILE THEY TRANSITION INTO MORE PERMANENT HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM IS HOUSED IN A 16 UNIT BUILDING THAT ALLOWS CLIENTS TO STAY UP TO 90 DAYS. DURING THIS TIME, RESIDENTS WORK WITH HOUSING MANAGERS TO DEVELOP AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN WITH THE GOAL OF SECURING HOUSING.
  2. $1.9 million spent. LGBTQ PROGRAMS- DESTINATION TOMORROW PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE MEMBERS OF TRANSGENDER & NON-CONFORMING COMMUNITY SUCH AS HOUSING, LIFE SKILLS, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION AND ENSURE QUALITY LIFE ISSUE SUCH AS FOOD SECURITY.
  3. $655,275 spent. YOUTH AND EDUCATION: THE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN THRIVING AT DESTINATION TOMORROW, SHOWCASING REMARKABLE GROWTH THROUGH OUR UNIQUE OFFERINGS IN THE NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM, PEER LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, AND VOCATIONAL TRAININGS. WE ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE THAT OVER 200 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN OUR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES BETWEEN 2024 AND 2025, EMPOWERING THEM TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES WITH CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE.
  4. $415,055 spent. AIDS: DESTINATION TOMORROW HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND IT'S OUTREACH BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL AGENCIES WHO WERE LOOKING TO ENGAGE MEMBERS OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY. BY OFFERING OUR GED PREP, JOB READINESS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS, OUR OUTREACH TEAM MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR GOAL WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS IS TO CONTINUE OFFERING SAFE SPACES FOR BRONX RESIDENTS THAT IDENTIY AS LGBTQ. WE ALSO HAVE GOTTEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER THESE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ALL BRONX RESIDENTS.
  5. AIDS: DESTINATION TOMORROW HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND IT'S OUTREACH BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL AGENCIES WHO WERE LOOKING TO ENGAGE MEMBERS OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY. BY OFFERING OUR GED PREP, JOB READINESS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS, OUR OUTREACH TEAM MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR GOAL WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS IS TO CONTINUE OFFERING SAFE SPACES FOR BRONX RESIDENTS THAT IDENTIY AS LGBTQ. WE ALSO HAVE GOTTEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER THESE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ALL BRONX RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2011.

    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 June 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 2014.

    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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