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Oyate Group

EIN 82-3644288 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OYATE GROUP IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY CREATING SUSTAINABLE AND HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS NEW YORK CITY. THE OYATE GROUP'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY A THREE-PRONGED STRATEGY

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$182,885, president/ceo

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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 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. $247,476 spent. COVID 19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED GIFT CARDS THROUGHT THE SOUTH BRONX AS AN INCENTIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GET VACCINATED . AREAS TARGETED INCLUDED HOMELESS SHELTERS AND SUSBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION CLINICS
  2. $64,125 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. RECEIPENTS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND ARE SELECTED BY A COMMITEE COMPRISING OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS, LOCAL EDUCATORS AND SELECTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
  3. $559,762 spent. SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RELIEF TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHO WERE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED DURING THE COVID 19 EPIDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS ENGAGED IN OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH LOCAL BUSINESSES NEEDED ASSISTANCE. GRANTS WERE UNDER $10,000
  4. $2.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY

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 May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.

    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 August 2022.

    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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