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Williams Francisco Initiative

EIN 85-1918738 · Fort Plain, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Cultural Center's ultimate goal is to stem violence and uplift communities in Albany. It is a community resource center, located at 64 Quail Street. At this location, numerous events are held with the same goals: education and mentorship, empowering and uplifting communities, and building wealth and reducing poverty. Activities include workshops; job fairs; homeownership classes; mass food, clothing and houseware giveaways; voter registration drives and many more. Please note that we do not add a racial or ethnic affiliation to our name because we want people to know that EVERYONE can get help here, all the time! We have placed our headquarters at the corner of what is considered the most dangerous intersection in Albany (First and Quail) to not only be where we are needed most but to also make a statement that: there is no neighborhood beyond redemption and no problem that can't be fixed through love and collaboration.

Income
$46,479
Spending
$46,279
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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 (4)
  1. $9,500 spent. 2025 Thanksgiving Giveaway. Throughout the week of Thanksgiving, the Williams Francisco Initiative served over 5,000 people! We provided raw baskets of food, fully cooked family meals, and individual hot meals directly on Thanksgiving Day.
  2. $6,500 spent. Holiday Season 2025. During the Holiday season the Williams Francisco Initiative provide toys, cooked meals, groceries, and holiday trees/decorations for families in need.
  3. $6,400 spent. Back to School 2025. The Williams Francisco Initiative hosts a huge Back to School bash at the end of every summer. We provided over 200 backpacks full of New school supplies. We also have free food, ice cream, clothes and games for the families.
  4. $21,500 spent. Senior Citizen Home Delivered Meal Program. Each week we deliver a hot, homemade meal to a vulnerable, immobile, disabled or malnourished senior citizen in the Capital District. We send out 100 meals weekly.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    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 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 October 2023.

    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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