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Bee U Inc

EIN 88-1156617 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Educational - Bee University NYC is a 501c3 non-profit organization that engages urban communities through hands-on training in beekeeping leadership and environmental advocacy. Our vision is for urban communities to activate greenspaces through the practice of beekeeping and environmental stewardship.

Income
$67,471
Spending
$60,631
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 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 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $2,190 spent. Safe in the City - Opening day: Mid-April public program and celebration of the first hive inspection of the season. Activities entertainment refreshments and enrollment op portunities for Bee-U programming. family Day is an opportunity for people to come and participate in Bee U programming which will be adapted to large crowds. There will be a native bee-hive making station a Bee-inspired waggle dance and local vendors who share core values with our organization such as building community and environmental stewardship.
  2. $13,500 spent. Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a program that hosts a group of 16-24 year-olds in paid hands-on training in beekeeping leadership and environmental advocacy. Urban Beekeeper Fellows will learn the basic skills of beekeeping be responsible for maintaining beehives explore contemporary environmental issues engage with Staten Islands natural environments and help with facilitation of Bee U community programs. Bee University NYC will celebrate the completion of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship by hosting a graduation ceremony for all of their students. In 2023 Bee U hosted 27 fellows who were awarded stipends for their participation.
  3. $40,500 spent. Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a program that hosts a group of 16-24 year-olds in paid hands-on training in beekeeping leadership and environmental advocacy. Urban Beekeeper Fellows will learn the basic skills of beekeeping be responsible for maintaining beehives explore contemporary environmental issues engage with Staten Islands natural environments and help with facilitation of Bee U community programs. Bee University NYC will celebrate the completion of the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship by hosting a graduation ceremony for all of their students. In 2023 Bee U hosted 27 fellows who were awarded stipends for their participation.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 2024.

    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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