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Foundation for New Yorks Strongest Inc

EIN 81-3523248 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SANITATION FOUNDATION IS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE DSNY. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DSNY TO HELPCLEAN UP THE CITY AND REDUCE WASTE SENT TO LANDFILL.WE ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORK. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY FOSTERING INNOVATIVE PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN DSNY, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OUR CLEANING INITIATIVES, YOUTH EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS HELP ACHIEVE OUR SHARED VISION.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
31
Volunteers
1,066
Highest pay
$253,720, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 111% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    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 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. $541,452 spent. PSA CAMPAIGN: DONT DO NYC DIRTY IS A CITYWIDE ANTI-LITTER PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGN LED BY THE SANITATION FOUNDATION, THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER OF NEW YORK CITY (NYC) - DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY). THE CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM NEW YORKERS STRONG SENSE OF CIVIC PRIDE INTO EVERYDAY ACTION, ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO STOP LITTERING AND TAKE SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR KEEPING THE CITY CLEAN.
  2. $354,274 spent. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM : THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER CLEANUP EVENTS HOSTED BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS TO ADVANCE NYC - DSNY'S GOAL OF KEEPING NYC HEALTHY, SAFE AND CLEAN.
  3. $200,315 spent. YOUTH EDUCATION : THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FACILITATED WASTE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES (LITTER CLEANUPS, WASTE AUDITS, AND LITTER BUSTER ASSEMBLIES) FOR NYC YOUTH IN GRADES K - 12, AND EDUCATOR CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND SUPPLY KITS TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM AND AFTERSCHOOL INSTRUCTION IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS FOLLOW YOUR WASTE-- AN INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL GAME THAT FOLLOWS THE LIFECYCLE OF MATERIALS IN EACH OF NYC'S RESIDENTIAL WASTE STREAMS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAM OFFERINGS, NYC YOUTH LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY SORT AND DISPOSE OF WASTE, WHAT HAPPENS TO IT AFTER IT IS COLLECTED, AND THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF DSNY TO KEEP THE CITY CLEAN, SAFE, AND HEALTHY.
  4. $220,622 spent. WORKSHOPS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. EXPENSES 678,260
  5. WORKSHOPS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. EXPENSES 678,260

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 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 June 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 April 2019.

    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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