Children of Promise Nyc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EMBRACES AND EMPOWER CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL INCARCERATION
- Income
- $5.4 million
- Spending
- $5.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 58%
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 117
- Highest pay
- $261,750, president/founder
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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 87% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (6)
- $3.0 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL - DEVELOPING THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES OF CHILDREN OF MPRISONED PARENTS AND PROMOTING HEALTHY DECISION MAKING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND INTERACT WITH OTHER CHILDREN IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS
- $535,343 spent. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - OFFERING BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS AND COUNSELING TO CHILDREN OF IMPRISONED PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILY WHERE THEY CAN SAFELY EXPLORE THEIR PAST TRAUMAS, RECOGNIZE THEIR PRESENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MOVE FORWARD TOWARD FUTURE GOALS
- Program Service Expenses 160,359, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 SUMMER CAMP NO ACTIVITY DURING INTERIM PERIOD- PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND ARTS-BASED PROGRAMMING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A DAY CAMP PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO DECREASE THE SUMMERLEARNING LOSS EXPERIENCED BY MANY CHILDREN.
- Program Service Expenses 217,283, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Teen L.I.F.E. Program, a comprehensive career and college readiness program for children of prisoners, ages 13-18. CPNYCs L.I.F.E. Teen curriculum emphasizes four core areas Academic Support Planning Students receive an educational assessment, from the CPNYC Educational Advisor, to determine their academic needs, develop a high school graduation plan, strategize Regents Examination preparedness and explore post-secondary educational interests. Students are provided with homework help and individualized tutoring, as well as opportunities to attend local and regional college trips
- Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Wellness program- Mental health
- Program Service Expenses 577,383, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Others
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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