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Turning Point Chartible Foundation Ltd

EIN 81-2833997 · Palenville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE APPLICANT INCLUDES THE GRANTING OF RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE IN THE TOWN OF ULSTER AND CATSKILL, NY TO THE NEEDY AND IMPROVERISHED VICTIMS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATURAL CALAMITIES OR DISASTERS BY GIVING DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SUCH NEEDY AND IMPROVISED VICTIMS.

Income
$70,956
Spending
$86,273
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
108.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 58%
Employees
0

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 108.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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. $75,917 spent. GRANTING OF RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE IN THE COUNTY OF ULSTER AND TOWN OF CATSKILL, NY TO THE NEEDY AND IMPOVERISHED VICTIMS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATURAL CALCMITIES OR DISASTERS, SUCH AS FAMINE, EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, FIRE PESTILENCE, PLAQUE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER ACCIDENTS OR OTHER SUDDEN URGENT AND UNFORSEEN OCCURRANCES, BY GIVING DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SUCH NEEDY AND IMPROVISED VICTIMS.
  2. GRANTING OF RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE IN THE COUNTY OF ULSTER AND TOWN OF CATSKILL, NY TO THE NEEDY AND IMPOVERISHED VICTIMS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATURAL CALCMITIES OR DISASTERS, SUCH AS FAMINE, EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, FIRE PESTILENCE, PLAQUE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER ACCIDENTS OR OTHER SUDDEN URGENT AND UNFORSEEN OCCURRANCES, BY GIVING DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SUCH NEEDY AND IMPROVISED VICTIMS.
  3. GRANTING OF RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE IN THE COUNTY OF ULSTER AND TOWN OF CATSKILL, NY TO THE NEEDY AND IMPOVERISHED VICTIMS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATURAL CALCMITIES OR DISASTERS, SUCH AS FAMINE, EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, FIRE PESTILENCE, PLAQUE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER ACCIDENTS OR OTHER SUDDEN URGENT AND UNFORSEEN OCCURRANCES, BY GIVING DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SUCH NEEDY AND IMPROVISED VICTIMS.

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 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 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 October 2016.

    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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