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Hanyc Foundation Inc

EIN 83-3283722 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The HANYC Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) was organized on January 22, 2019 by the directors of the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (the Association) and is a non profit organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Foundation is to leverage the talents and resources of all the Associations member hotels and partners in the greater New York City market to focus the philanthropic outreach efforts toward education and crisis relief within the community. To this end the Foundation provides scholarships for students pursuing an associates or bachelors degree in hotel management, human trafficking training for Association members and their staff and hotel stays to individuals and families during unanticipated hardship and crisis.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$972,780
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
28.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$703,504, president

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    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 (3)
  1. $895,508 spent. ASYLUM SEEKER HOTEL SUPPORT: On December 21, 2022, the Foundation entered into an agreement (the Agreement) with the City of New York through its Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to act as a third-party administrator to assist DHS with booking, managing, tracking, Reporting, and invoicing for hotels service for the emergency procurement of shelter services needed to accommodate the influx of persons who are seeking asylum (Asylum Seekers) in the New York City area.In accordance with the Agreement, the Foundation earns administrative fees of $20,000 per month for up to 20 participating hotels plus $1,000 per month for each participating hotel it administers in excess of 20. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Foundation earned $1,413,000 and $1,057,000, respectively.On July 9, 2023, the Foundation entered into an agreement (the Voucher Agreement) with the City of New York through its Department of Housing and Preservation (DHP) to act as a third-party administrator to assist DHP with development, information technology support, and administration support of an online platform to reserve individual hotel rooms; booking hotel rooms, managing, tracking, reporting, and invoicing for hotels service for the temporary housing for the Asylum Seekers.In accordance with the Voucher Agreement, the Foundation earns administrative fees of $45,000 per month for up to 30,000 hotel rooms. For the year ended December 31, 2024 the Foundation earned $462,000.
  2. $25,850 spent. Scholarships granted - The Foundation provides scholarships for students pursuing an associates or bachelorsdegree in hotel management, human trafficking training for Association members and their staff and hotel stays to individuals and families during unanticipated hardship and crisis.
  3. $22,822 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - CONTRBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH THAT OF HANYC FOUNDATION, INC.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 September 2019.

    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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