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The Urban Outreach Center of New York City Inc

EIN 82-0642308 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create a space of justice-centered hospitality where homeless and low-income New Yorkers are empowered to access the necessities and connections they need to thrive.

Income
$333,938
Spending
$293,303
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$108,467, executive director and secretary

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $95,405 spent. Food Pantry Program: Food and Screening - The food pantry provides a nutritious variety of goods, including fresh produce suited to guests needs. This program services over 1000 families each month. Guests are also screened for food stamps during the food pantry in-take process. The food program also offers nutrition education to the in-take guests, helping them learn how to prepare simple nutritious meals using canned and fresh fruits and vegetables available in the Food Pantry. The program also offers daily distribution of pastries, sandwiches, bread and fruit to its guests. Weekly Dinner Program - Each Tuesday evening a carefully planned meal is prepared to provide a balanced diet, including at least three of the five daily vegetable portions recommended, to as many as 200 men, women and children; and on average 170 guests. Farmers Market Style Food Pantry Program and Community Dinner - Our two food programs - our Farmers Market Style Food Pantry and Community Dinner - supply over 2,000,000 annual meals worth of food to homeless and low-income New Yorkers, including an increased number of senior citizens and asylum-seeking neighbors. As we build toward our vision of ending the hunger gap in East Harlem and the Upper East Side, in 2022, we will launch 5 Mobile Pantry Partner food pantry sites across East Harlem, expanding our impact and bringing our model of hospitality and dignity- centered access to fresh fruits and vegetables to more NYC families.
  2. $116,844 spent. Hygiene and Healthcare Program - The Center supplies the homeless community with basic necessities: toiletries such as soap, razors and deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, sunscreen and body lotion. During the winter season items essential to outdoor guests health, comfort and peace of mind, new warm and stay-dry socks, hats and gloves, and thermal underwear. In addition, the Center provides flu shots, HIV/AIDS awareness packets, blood screenings and scheduled health-related workshops and speakers, benefits screening and advocacy for its guests. Emergency Transportation - One round trip Metro Cards are provided to those who need emergency transportation for health and other urgent reasons. Placements and Referrals; and Advocacy - The Center offers support and referral services that assist guests with personal documentation (birth certificates, marriage licenses, social security cards, etc.), anti-eviction support and initial screening and referrals for housing, health care, hygiene, medical and substance abuse referrals and placements. This support and referral facility is open five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The Center also provides a job support space with a computer, printer, and phone and volunteers who are available to help with employment questions and resume writing. Also, individuals who have no permanent address are able to receive their personal mail and distribute small parcels through the Center.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2019.

    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 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 2020.

    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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