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Pay It Forward 911

EIN 85-1882961 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To honor the lives lost on September 11 2001 by promoting kindness service and civic engagement through community-based acts of goodwill and educational initiatives.

Income
$81,122
Spending
$83,922
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $3,753 spent. Social media outreach to encourage people to be kind to one another: Pay It Forward 9 11 conducted a nationwide social media campaign promoting kindness as a way to honor the lives lost on September 11. In 2024 content across social media platforms reached thousands of users encouraging them to participate in daily acts of kindness. The campaign was most active during the 11 Days of Kindness initiative leading up to September 11 fostering community engagement and national visibility.
  2. $15,678 spent. Public relations outreach to encourage people to be kind to one another: The organization implemented a public relations campaign to amplify its message through earned media coverage and strategic communications. In 2024 Pay It Forward 9 11 secured multiple media placements including national and regional news segments interviews and digital features. These efforts increased awareness of the organizations mission and encouraged broad participation in kindness activities particularly around the anniversary of September 11.
  3. $7,350 spent. Local events exhibiting and encouraging acts of kindness: Pay It Forward 9 11 organized and participated in several local events in 2024 including community fairs school programs service days and virtual gatherings. These events engaged over thousands of participants nationwide promoting acts of kindness and civic engagement. Programs included collaborations with schools veterans groups and first responders with an emphasis on inclusive intergenerational participation. Events supported the annual 11 Days of Kindness initiative and reinforced the organizations mission of healing through positive action.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 September 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 October 21, 2026.

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