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Figure Skating in Harlem Inc

Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the first organization of its kind in the world to provide access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating combined …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Figure Skating in Harlem Inc

Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the first organization of its kind in the world to provide access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating combined with rigorous educational support to empower girls to thrive and become strong leaders. Our programs have supported thousands of girls of color ages 6 - 18 from under-resourced communities in New York City to reach their fullest potentials. Our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to develop the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. She will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy lifestyle and …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the first organization of its kind in the world to provide access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating combined with rigorous educational support to empower girls to thrive and become strong leaders. Our programs have supported thousands of girls of color ages 6 - 18 from under-resourced communities in New York City to reach their fullest potentials. Our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to develop the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. She will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy lifestyle and be a global citizen. In 2017, we launched our first chapter in Detroit, bringing effective programming to a whole new community and expanding our impact.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.3% of total expenses ($212,330 of $1,875,974).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Figure Skating in Harlem Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Figure Skating in Harlem Inc 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 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 133945168. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Figure Skating in Harlem Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133945168. 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.

Figure Skating in Harlem Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Figure Skating in Harlem Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 361 West 125th Street, 4th Floor, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Figure Skating in Harlem Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Figure Skating in Harlem Inc 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Figure Skating in Harlem Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Figure Skating in Harlem Inc 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.

Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the first organization of its kind in the world to provide access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating combined with rigorous educational support to empower girls to thrive and become strong leaders. Our programs have supported thousands of girls of color ages 6 - 18 from under-resourced communities in New York City to reach their fullest potentials. Our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to develop the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. She will be a... Figure Skating in Harlem Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Figure Skating in Harlem Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Figure Skating in Harlem Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133945168, 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
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
93

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SH
Sharon C••••
Founder & CEO

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Figure Skating of Harlem Celebrates Beyonce with 2026 Annual Skating Show - National Today
Mar 2026
nationaltoday.com
Harlem Homecoming: Skating to Lessons of Beyoncé - Time Out Worldwide
Mar 2026
www.timeout.com
New docuseries explores how a Harlem organization is reshaping figure skating - amNewYork
Mar 2026
www.amny.com
​Figure Skating in Harlem to attend Emmy Awards after ‘Harlem Ice’ earns nom - New York Amsterdam News
Feb 2026
amsterdamnews.com
Ice Dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates Dazzle to Put Team USA in First as 2026 Olympic Figure Skating Kicks Off - Peop
Feb 2026
people.com
This figure skating-STEM school hybrid breaks barriers for girls of color: 'They are changemakers' - Good Good Good News
Jan 2026
www.goodgoodgood.co
Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates the past and looks to the future - New York Amsterdam News
May 2025
amsterdamnews.com
Celebration of Service Award: Lessons in resilience from Figure Skating in Harlem - Sports Business Journal
May 2025
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
Figure Skating in Harlem Helps Girls of Color Reach Their Dreams - New York Family
May 2025
www.newyorkfamily.com
Salters Scene: Figure Skating In Harlem 2025 Gala Red Carpet - Harlem World Magazine
May 2025
www.harlemworldmagazine.com
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 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 · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Figure Skating in Harlem Inc

What is Figure Skating in Harlem Inc?
Figure Skating in Harlem Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) is the first organization of its kind in the world to provide access to the sport and artistic discipline of figure skating combined with rigorous educational support to empower girls to thrive and become strong leaders. Our programs have supported thousands of girls of color ages 6 - 18 from under-resourced communities in New York City to reach their fullest potentials. Our mission is to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Our vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to develop the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams. She will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy lifestyle and be a global citizen. In 2017, we launched our first chapter in Detroit, bringing effective programming to a whole new community and expanding our impact.
When was Figure Skating in Harlem Inc founded?
Figure Skating in Harlem Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Figure Skating in Harlem Inc?
Sharon Cohen serves as Founder & CEO.
Where is Figure Skating in Harlem Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Figure Skating in Harlem Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Figure Skating in Harlem Inc trustworthy?
Figure Skating in Harlem Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Figure Skating in Harlem Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133945168.
What is Figure Skating in Harlem Inc's website?
https://figureskatinginharlem.org