United Methodist City Society
see schedule O for continuation of statement. The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) is a multifaceted program agency that is the urban social service program partner of United …
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UMCS is a multi-faceted social service organization dedicated to supporting United Methodist Churches within the New York Annual Conference.
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Mission
see schedule O for continuation of statement. The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) is a multifaceted program agency that is the urban social service program partner of United Methodist churches in the New York metropolitan area. The UMCS was founded in 1838 by Methodist Women in New York City for the purpose of organizing charity schools among the poor. The UMCS is a multi- faceted service organization that addresses the educational, spiritual, recreational and social needs of persons of all ages and all faiths by providing operational grants for churches and social service programs in the metro region. UMCS provides administrative and entrepreneurial coaching for pastors and lay leaders that enable churches to respond to the needs of individuals and families in their communities. Programs supported by the UMCS include after-school programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, residential addiction treatment centers, retreat facilities, senior centers and summer camps.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, United Methodist City Society has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1838, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Methodist City Society 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 1838 and has been operating for 188 years. Its EIN is 135562419. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
United Methodist City Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135562419. 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.
United Methodist City Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.
United Methodist City Society is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1838 and has been active for 188 years.
Based on official tax filings, United Methodist City Society has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% 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.
United Methodist City Society 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for United Methodist City Society. 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, United Methodist City Society 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 68% 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.
UMCS is a multi-faceted social service organization dedicated to supporting United Methodist Churches within the New York Annual Conference. United Methodist City Society is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1838.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to United Methodist City Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United Methodist City Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135562419, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UNITED METHODIST CITY SOCIETY 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 129 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 · 1838
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about United Methodist City Society
- What is United Methodist City Society?
- United Methodist City Society is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. UMCS is a multi-faceted social service organization dedicated to supporting United Methodist Churches within the New York Annual Conference.
- When was United Methodist City Society founded?
- United Methodist City Society was founded in 1838.
- Who leads United Methodist City Society?
- Jessica Ellis serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is United Methodist City Society located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is United Methodist City Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is United Methodist City Society trustworthy?
- United Methodist City Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 United Methodist City Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 135562419.
- What is United Methodist City Society's website?
- https://umcitysociety.org