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Community Service Society of New York

The community service society of new york (css) has worked with and for new yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. …

Human Services New York, NY EIN: 135562202 (IRS) Reg: 13-5562202 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Community Service Society of New York

The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment, opportunities for individuals with conviction histories, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible differe

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1939

Mission

The community service society of new york (css) has worked with and for new yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make new york more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment, opportunities for individuals with conviction histories, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible difference in the lives of millions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Community Service Society of New York with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1939, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Service Society of New York is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 135562202. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 152 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Community Service Society of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135562202. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Community Service Society of New York has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Community Service Society of New York is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Service Society of New York has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Service Society of New York is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 152 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Service Society of New York. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Community Service Society of New York holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment, opportunities for individuals with conviction histories, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible differe Community Service Society of New York is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Community Service Society of New York are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Service Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135562202, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
209

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Charles T•••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Four Attorneys Honored for Commitment to Diversity, Mentorship and Community Service - New York State Bar Association -
Jan 2026
nysba.org
Form filed
$50.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$40.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$34.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Town Justice Stephen Diamond Receives Root Stimpson Award for Community Service - New York State Bar Association - NYSBA
Nov 2023
nysba.org
Form filed
$32.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$33.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Sugarhill restaurant’s Eddie Freeman celebrates 39 years of community service - New York Amsterdam News
Dec 2018
amsterdamnews.com
Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden Accepts Community Service Deal Following Cocaine Arrest - Billboard
May 2016
www.billboard.com
Marie Slaughter celebrating 50 years of life and continued community service - New York Amsterdam News
Dec 2015
amsterdamnews.com
Chris Brown back in court over accusations he failed to complete community service - New York Daily News
Apr 2013
www.nydailynews.com
Mets fan who rushed Citi Field after Johan Santana’s no-hitter slapped with $5,000 fine and 100 hours of community servi
Sep 2012
www.nydailynews.com
A passion for community service - New York Amsterdam News
Apr 2011
amsterdamnews.com
Rudy Giuliani’s daughter Caroline cleans toilets for community service - New York Daily News
Sep 2010
www.nydailynews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 152 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 152 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1939
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Service Society of New York

What is Community Service Society of New York?
Community Service Society of New York is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment, opportunities for individuals with conviction histories, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible differe
When was Community Service Society of New York founded?
Community Service Society of New York was founded in 1939.
Who leads Community Service Society of New York?
Charles Taramina serves as CFO.
Where is Community Service Society of New York located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Community Service Society of New York's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Service Society of New York trustworthy?
Community Service Society of New York has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Service Society of New York's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135562202. Registration: 13-5562202 (United States).
What is Community Service Society of New York's website?
http://www.cssny.org