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The Fortune Society Inc

The fortune society's mission is to support successful re-entry from incarceration. Promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. We do this by offering a …

Health Long Island City, NY EIN: 132645436 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About The Fortune Society Inc

Our mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Long Island City, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F22Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

The fortune society's mission is to support successful re-entry from incarceration. Promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. We do this by offering a comprehensive array of services, including career development, education, health services, housing, substance abuse treatment, counseling, drop-in-services and advocacy, to support each individual's needs and experiences as they enter the fortune society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F22Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Fortune Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1967, it predates 87% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

The Fortune Society Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Long Island City, 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 132645436. 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 $75M in annual revenue. 169 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Fortune Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132645436. 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.

The Fortune Society 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. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

The Fortune Society Inc is located in Long Island City, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Fortune Society Inc has $75M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Fortune Society Inc is classified as a Health 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 $75M in annual revenue. The organization has 169 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Fortune Society 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, The Fortune Society 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

Our mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The Fortune Society Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $75M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to The Fortune Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Fortune Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132645436, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
992

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ST
Stanley R•••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$75.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$64.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$59.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$41.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$39.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 169 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 169 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 · 1967
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Fortune Society Inc

What is The Fortune Society Inc?
The Fortune Society Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Long Island City, United States. Our mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
When was The Fortune Society Inc founded?
The Fortune Society Inc was founded in 1967.
Who leads The Fortune Society Inc?
Stanley Richards serves as President & CEO.
Where is The Fortune Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Long Island City, NY, United States.
What is The Fortune Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Fortune Society Inc trustworthy?
The Fortune Society 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 The Fortune Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132645436.
What is The Fortune Society Inc's website?
http://www.fortunesociety.org