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Ie New York College

EIN 82-2365514 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 33% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
33%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
20
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$464,392, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    33% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 July 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 (2)
  1. $1.7 million spent. M.S. Business for Social Impact & Sustainability - This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to drive positive social and environmental change through business. The program blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on innovative business strategies that align positive impact with profitability and long-term success. Students will learn cutting-edge sustainable business practices, positioning them to lead their organizations toward a relevant future while making a significant impact on society and the environment. M.S. Sustainable Fashion - This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to transform the fashion industry, promoting sustainability, social equity and ethical practices. Blending theoretical foundations with practical applications, the program is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and purpose in the fashion industry. M.S. Business for Social Impact & Sustainability - This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to drive positive social and environmental change through business. The program blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on innovative business strategies that align positive impact with profitability and long-term success. Students will learn cutting-edge sustainable business practices, positioning them to lead their organizations toward a relevant future while making a significant impact on society and the environment. M.S. Risk, Resilience and Integrity Management - This course imparts the skills and knowledge required to analyze risk as an opportunity to drive growth and change. The Colleges unique approach to enterprise risk examines aspects of crisis and data management, business continuity and corporate social impact. All organizations need risk management professionals who can thrive on the challenges of globalization, new technologies and the increasing demands of working towards sustainability.
  2. $57,974 spent. M.S. Sustainable Fashion - This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to transform the fashion industry, promoting sustainability, social equity and ethical practices. Blending theoretical foundations with practical applications, the program is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and purpose in the fashion industry.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 July 2018.

    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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