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New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc

EIN 82-2409006 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NEW YORK COUNCIL NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. IS TO INFORM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THEIR GOVERNMENT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS A MARITIME NATION AND ITS NATIONAL DEFENSE AND ECONOMIC WELL BEING ARE DEPENDENT UPON STRONG SEA SERVICES - US NAVY, US MARINE CORPS, US COAST GUARD AND THE US FLAG MERCHANT MARINE. THIS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH: (I) EDUCATION OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERS AND AMERICAN PUBLIC OF THE IMPORTANCE OF STRONG SEA SERVICES; (II) SUPPORT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SEA SERVICES, INCLUDING UNITS, INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FROM THE ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE COMPONENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND (III) DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH YOUTH PROGRAMS.

Income
$582,687
Spending
$719,880
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
80.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 56%
Employees
2
Volunteers
124

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 80.2 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $109,832 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMSTHE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT EXPOSE LOCAL YOUTH TO CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF THE SEA SERVICES. 2024 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SIX JROTC UNITS, THREE NAVAL SEA CADET UNITS AND ONE YOUNG MARINES UNIT; STIPENDS AND MEDALS RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUAL YOUTH PROGRAM MEMBERS; COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS AND TRANSPORTATION TO COUNCIL EVENTS AND AWARDING OF BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO ALL NEW YOUTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $238,915 spent. FLEET SUPPORTTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UNITS AND INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL OF THE SEA SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 2024 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: AWARDS TO SAILORS OF THE QUARTER/YEAR FOR USCG STATION NY, USCG SECTOR NY, USCG MSST NY AND NAVAL TALENT ACQUISITION GROUP-EMPIRE STATE; HOSTING OF EVENTS DURING FLEET WEEK NEW YORK; ANNUAL RECOGNITION OF NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AT USMMA, SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE AND FORDHAM UNIVERSITY; FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND VISITING USCG, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMANDS AND MERCHANT MARINE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AND COMMISSIONING CELEBRATION EVENTS FOR USS JOHN BASILONE.
  3. $64,030 spent. EDUCATION & ADVOCACYTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTS EVENTS AND RUNS PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO FURTHER OUR MISSION OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SEA SERVICES. 2024 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: THE NEW YORK MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE, TWO IN-PERSON NATIONAL SECURITY BRIEFINGS, SUPPORT OF THE COAST GUARD ART PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR MARITIME INDUSTRY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES AT KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PARTICIPATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS IN LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS EFFORTS AT THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
  4. $210,117 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S REMAINING PROGRAM IS FOR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING, RETENTION, AND SUPPORT.

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 September 7, 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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2017.

    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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