Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc
Stimulate overall economic development through creation of enterprises, generation of jobs and improvement of services. Mission accomplished through community development projects, education, training, entrepreneurial loan program, and other …
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A non-profit organization founded in 1967 on a mission to educate and empower community residents in Harlem and its surrounding communities.
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Mission
Stimulate overall economic development through creation of enterprises, generation of jobs and improvement of services. Mission accomplished through community development projects, education, training, entrepreneurial loan program, and other support.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1967, it predates 87% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 56,086 community development 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHarlem Commonwealth Council Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 136271908. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 136271908. 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.
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years. Its registered address is 361 West 125th Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 31% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development 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.
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc. 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, Harlem Commonwealth Council 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 31% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
A non-profit organization founded in 1967 on a mission to educate and empower community residents in Harlem and its surrounding communities. Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 31% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 136271908, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HARLEM COMMONWEALTH COUNCIL 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Harlem Commonwealth Council’s VP Suzanne Hurley - New York Amsterdam News
V Books: Prof. Brian Goldstein Talks Gentrification And The Struggle Over Harlem In New Book - VIBE.com
National Urban League HQ and Civil Rights Museum Coming to Harlem - Block Club Chicago
Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore to Close at End of July - Block Club Chicago
Muslim Sect Protests a Plan for Housing on Site of Its Harlem School (Published 1977) - The New York Times
Harlem‐Owned Hotel Situated in the Virgin Islands (Published 1975) - The New York Times
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc
- What is Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc?
- Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. A non-profit organization founded in 1967 on a mission to educate and empower community residents in Harlem and its surrounding communities.
- When was Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc founded?
- Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc?
- EHamil Douglas serves as President.
- Where is Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 31% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc trustworthy?
- Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 136271908.
- What is Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc's website?
- https://www.harlemcommonwealth.org