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914united Inc

EIN 85-0919332 · Yonkers, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

914UNITED INC. IS A PROGRAM-BASED MENTORING 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO EXPOSING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING THE JUSTICE- INVOLVED POPULATION IN LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK. WE SERVE ON THE FRONTLINES OF CRIMINAL-LEGAL REFORM, GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. AS A CREDIBLE MESSENGER-BASED ORGANIZATION, WE PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT TARGET FINANCIAL LITERACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

Income
$629,660
Spending
$553,928
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
11
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$86,351, 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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $391,078 spent. CREDIBLE MESSENGER MENTORSHIP IS A RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE OFFERED TO AT-RISK, OUT-OF-SCHOOL, GANG-INVOLVED, AND JUSTICE- IMPACTED YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INITIATIVE INTEGRATES SERVICE PROVIDERS SPECIALIZING IN THE NECESSARY AREAS TO WORK IN TANDEM TO SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTEREST. IT IS BASED ON THE CREDIBLE MESSENGER MODEL: PREVIOUSLY JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TRANSFORMED THEIR LIVES IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY AND SERVE AS MENTORS TO YOUTH WHO ARE ENTANGLED IN THE CRIMINAL-LEGAL SYSTEM. THE THEORY BEHIND THE CREDIBLE MESSENGER MODEL IS THAT THOSE WITH TRANSFORMATIVE INCARCERATED EXPERIENCES SHOULD BE ON THE FRONTLINES OF OFFSETTING THE IMPACT INCARCERATION PERPETUATES IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE. 914UNITED SPEARHEADS THIS INITIATIVE VIA ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE YONKERS SCHOOL DISTRICT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE - WOODFIELD DETENTION CENTER, & OFFICE OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES. CREDIBLE MESSENGER MENTORSHIP IS A RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE OFFERED TO AT-RISK, OUT-OF-SCHOOL, GANG-INVOLVED, AND JUSTICE- IMPACTED YOUTH & THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INITIATIVE INTEGRATES SERVICE PROVIDERS SPECIALIZING IN THE NECESSARY AREAS TO WORK IN TANDEM TO SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTEREST. IT IS BASED ON THE CREDIBLE MESSENGER MODEL: PREVIOUSLY JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TRANSFORMED THEIR LIVES IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY AND SERVE AS MENTORS TO YOUTH WHO ARE ENTANGLED IN THE CRIMINAL-LEGAL SYSTEM. THE THEORY BEHIND THE CREDIBLE MESSENGER MODEL IS THAT THOSE WITH TRANSFORMATIVE INCARCERATED EXPERIENCES SHOULD BE ON THE FRONTLINES OF OFFSETTING THE IMPACT INCARCERATION PERPETUATES IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE. 914UNITED SPEARHEADS THIS INITIATIVE VIA ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE YONKERS SCHOOL DISTRICT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE - WOODFIELD DETENTION CENTER, & OFFICE OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES.
  2. ONE STEP AHEAD IS A CAREER-FOCUSED AND FINANCIAL LITERACY-BASED INITIATIVE FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS (16 & OLDER), IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SPECIALIZED IN THESE AREAS OF EXPERTISE. IT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL TRAINING SERVICES ALONGSIDE TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS, CATERING TO CAREER-READY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND MONEY MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ONLINE MODULES, WEBINARS, AND INTERACTIVE TOOLS, AUGMENTING THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCE. BY INTEGRATING DIGITAL TRAINING SERVICES, THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN FINANCIAL LITERACY AWARENESS AND WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WITH A FOCUS ON BOTH DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL LEARNING METHODS, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THE EVOLVING DEMANDS OF THE JOB MARKET AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR FINANCES, EMPOWERING THEM TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW. ONE STEP AHEAD IS A CAREER-FOCUSED AND FINANCIAL LITERACY-BASED INITIATIVE FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS (16 & OLDER), IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SPECIALIZED IN THESE AREAS OF EXPERTISE. IT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL TRAINING SERVICES ALONGSIDE TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS, CATERING TO CAREER-READY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND MONEY MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ONLINE MODULES, WEBINARS, AND INTERACTIVE TOOLS, AUGMENTING THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCE. BY INTEGRATING DIGITAL TRAINING SERVICES, THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN FINANCIAL LITERACY AWARENESS AND WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WITH A FOCUS ON BOTH DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL LEARNING METHODS, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THE EVOLVING DEMANDS OF THE JOB MARKET AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR FINANCES, EMPOWERING THEM TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW.
  3. D.R.I.L.L. TALK IS A PREVENTIVE INITIATIVE FOR GANG-INFLUENCED AND SYSTEM- IMPACTED YOUTH (11 & OLDER) ATTENDING THE YONKERS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. D.R.I.L.L. STANDS FOR DEVELOPING REAL INSIGHT THROUGH LEARNING & LEADERSHIP. THIS INITIATIVE CONSISTS OF 1-HOUR INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS THAT TARGET LIFE-SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. ITS CURRICULUM DRAWS FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CREDIBLE MESSENGERS AND CAREER-DRIVEN PROFESSIONALS. THE INITIATIVE'S AIM IS TWO-FOLD: 1.) MAKE YOUTH SELF- REFLECT ON AND SELF-ANALYZE THEIR DECISION-MAKING PROCESS REGARDING PERSONAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; 2.) PROVIDE THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE.

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 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 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 August 2020.

    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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