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Frassati Fellowship of Catholic Young Adults Inc

EIN 86-1117920 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To foster the spiritual, social, and charitable growth of Catholic young adults through faith-based programs, community building, service, and evangelization in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Income
$62,112
Spending
$51,661
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% 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 (4)
  1. $33,828 spent. Program Service 1: Pilgrimage to Italy Frassati organized a pilgrimage to Italy in celebration of the Jubilee Year and the canonization of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Pilgrims visited sites of deep Catholic significance in Rome, Assisi, Florence, and the Vatican, and attended Jubilee events marking this historic occasion. The pilgrimage offered a spiritually enriching experience, helping participants grow deeper in their faith and develop a personal connection with the life and legacy of the organization's patron saint. 35 individuals participated.
  2. $8,208 spent. Program Service 2: Fall Retreat at Villa Maria Guadalupe Frassati hosted a three-day retreat at the Sisters of Life's Villa Maria Guadalupe Retreat Center. The retreat provided a space for young adults to step away from the demands of daily life and grow in both faith and community. Activities included talks from religious speakers, daily Mass, and holy hours. 56 individuals attended.
  3. $2,650 spent. Program Service 3: Ministry Leader Formation Retreat Frassati organized a three-day overnight retreat for its Ministry Leaders, held at the Blue Army Shrine in Asbury, New Jersey. The retreat centered on spiritual formation, faith growth, and fellowship among the organization's leadership team, while also providing dedicated time for community building and missional planning. The weekend featured participation from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs), whose presence enriched the retreat through spiritual guidance and accompaniment. The retreat strengthened the leadership foundation of the organization, equipping Ministry Leaders to better serve the broader Frassati Fellowship NYC community in its mission of Catholic young adult evangelization. 15 individuals participated, including 14 overnight retreatants and 1 CFR.
  4. $6,975 spent. Other Program Services In addition to these major programs, Frassati Fellowship regularly offers events inspired by the charisms of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. These include a monthly hiking ministry, a fellowship ministry that hosts holy hour and dinner events, a service-to-the-poor ministry, and a pro-life ministry that coordinates an annual trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

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 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 September 2005.

    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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