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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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 …
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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.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFigure 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Figure Skating of Harlem Celebrates Beyonce with 2026 Annual Skating Show - National Today
Harlem Homecoming: Skating to Lessons of Beyoncé - Time Out Worldwide
New docuseries explores how a Harlem organization is reshaping figure skating - amNewYork
Figure Skating in Harlem to attend Emmy Awards after ‘Harlem Ice’ earns nom - New York Amsterdam News
Ice Dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates Dazzle to Put Team USA in First as 2026 Olympic Figure Skating Kicks Off - People.com
This figure skating-STEM school hybrid breaks barriers for girls of color: 'They are changemakers' - Good Good Good News
Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates the past and looks to the future - New York Amsterdam News
Celebration of Service Award: Lessons in resilience from Figure Skating in Harlem - Sports Business Journal
Figure Skating in Harlem Helps Girls of Color Reach Their Dreams - New York Family
Salters Scene: Figure Skating In Harlem 2025 Gala Red Carpet - Harlem World Magazine
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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
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo 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