Goddard Riverside Community Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
75% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Goddard Riverside Community Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1959, with $39,145,923 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
593 Columbus Ave, New York, NY, 10024 EIN 13-1893908 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$39.1M
▲ 24.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$39.2M
Net assets
$96.9M
Employees
640
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs · $4 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Goddard Riverside Community Center: 75% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Goddard Riverside Community Center: 30 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Goddard Riverside Community Center: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Goddard Riverside Community Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Goddards services including early childhood and youth programs, college counseling, supportive and transitional housing, mental and behavioral health programming, employment readiness, linkages to benefits and entitlements, and assistance to homeless and older adults in manhattan. goddard riverside embraces the potential and worth of each individual, connecting them across social, economic and other barriers, and acknowledges the importance of a strong community. goddard riverside cares for families with a variety of educational and recreational programs for toddlers, children, and young people, including making college accessible to low-income youth. we help people who are living on the streets to address the underlying issues that led to their homelessness, acquire basic life skills, and reintegrate into the community. we prevent evictions and preserve affordable housing by providing free legal representation for low-income tenants and organizing tenants to advocate for their rights.
What they do
Homeless and mentally ill - provide homeless outreach, shelter, mental health services, social club, placement services for low income and vulnerable new yorkers living on the streets.
Youth program - support youth to thrive, contribute positively, and be prepared for the next stages in their lives by providing recreational, educational, tutoring and college counseling service to youth.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27.6M (FY2013) to $39.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $28.5MNet assets $96.9M
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125.4M
Total liabilities
$28.5M
Net assets
$96.9M
Salaries & benefits
$23.9M
61% of expenses
Board members
38
38 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,145,923▲24.6% | $39,193,146▲11.7% | $96,932,915▲7.6% | $125,390,828▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,428,266▲4.3% | $35,075,700▲4.5% | $90,120,379▲3.9% | $111,066,515▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,135,604▲2.6% | $33,578,915▲9.2% | $86,723,269▼12.7% | $101,337,584▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $29,382,922▼70.6% | $30,743,207▲3.2% | $99,386,070▲5.1% | $111,250,602▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $99,835,909▲268% | $29,775,603▲3.0% | $94,548,401▲293% | $104,035,035▲217% | 990 |
| 2018 | $27,097,615▲0.7% | $28,920,503▲11.4% | $24,069,897▼7.4% | $32,767,377▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,914,700▼6.9% | $25,954,423▼13.9% | $25,983,437▲1.6% | $36,119,377▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $28,912,119▼13.9% | $30,141,925▲10.5% | $25,583,944▲2.5% | $31,817,285▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,580,572▲27.9% | $27,275,920▼0.7% | $24,962,699▲28.9% | $31,953,429▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $26,254,594▼4.8% | $27,457,663▲2.6% | $19,360,173▼6.8% | $27,447,263▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $27,589,253 | $26,753,582▲2.8% | $20,779,585▲7.8% | $28,359,499▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $26,036,780▲3.6% | $19,283,135▲4.7% | $25,733,940▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,128,075▲13.1% | $18,425,720▼3.7% | $23,922,991▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,215,557▲12.1% | $19,138,489▲15.9% | $23,329,271▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $19,821,834 | $16,515,152 | $19,946,001 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Roderick Jones — $386,651 (0.99% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick Jones | Executive Dir. | 35 | $386,651 |
| Thacher Tiffany | Chief of Hous Dev | 35 | $275,450 |
| Andrea Cain | Coo | 35 | $231,236 |
| May Wong | Cfo (former) | 35 | $222,016 |
| Beth Ellen Dunphe | Deputy E. D. - Red | 35 | $180,894 |
| Merrill Todd Dobson | Chief Hr Officer | 35 | $157,950 |
| Casie Kimbrough | Asso. Deputy E.d. | 35 | $128,161 |
| Shelly Brenner | Dep Assoc Dir Prog | 35 | $110,614 |
| Amy Mintzer | Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Blumenstock | Member | 1 | — |
| Annie Pforzheimer | Member | 1 | — |
| Ashley Higgins Dieck | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Barbara Lukas | Member | 1 | — |
| Barbara Tarmy | Member | 1 | — |
| Barry Levine | Member | 1 | — |
| Betsy Newell | Member | 1 | — |
| Carolan Workman | Member | 1 | — |
| Christopher Auguste | Member | 1 | — |
| Cornelia Lee Wareham | Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel Bursky | Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Partners LLC | Rental Space | $1,022,219 |
| A&h Security Services LLC | Security Services | $791,036 |
| Janian Medical Care | Health Services | $382,977 |
| Brc Management Group LLC | Maintenance | $365,532 |
| Elaine Morales Enterprises LLC | Development Consulting | $345,400 |
Grants received · $12.9M total
94 grants to Goddard Riverside Community Center totaling $12.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2024 | $432,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $55,332 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $32,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $5,400 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2023 | $862,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Research | 2023 | $275,193 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $220,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $217,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $186,200 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Preserving affordable housing | 2023 | $150,496 |
| Fund For the City of New York Inc | Right to counsel grant | 2023 | $85,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $53,044 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $41,150 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Goddard Riverside Community Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Goddard Riverside Community Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1893908, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Goddard Riverside Community Center's EIN?
- Goddard Riverside Community Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1893908.
- How much revenue does Goddard Riverside Community Center report?
- Goddard Riverside Community Center reported $39,145,923 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Goddard Riverside Community Center's spending goes to programs?
- Goddard Riverside Community Center spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Goddard Riverside Community Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Goddard Riverside Community Center A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Goddard Riverside Community Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Goddard Riverside Community Center's latest Form 990 is $386,651, paid to Roderick Jones (Executive Dir.).
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Data for Goddard Riverside Community Center (EIN 13-1893908) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.