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565 BUSHWICK AVE
Brooklyn NY 11206-4628
Brooklyn NY | IRS ruling year: 1978 | EIN: 11-2453853
RCP'S MISSION IS TO SERVICE THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND CONTAINS A COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE POVERTY IN BROOKLYN & QUEENS BY ENGAGING IN PLANNING, CREATING, COORDINATING, INITIATING, EVALUATING AND SUPERVISING COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS.
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This charity's score is 93%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. has earned a 93% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 13/13 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 13/13 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 58.47% - 8/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 58.47% - 8/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 82.64% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 82.64% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code (BMF activity code: 994)
Services for the aged (see also 153 ad 382) (BMF activity code: 575)
Other inner city or community benefit activities (BMF activity code: 429)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Riseboro Community Partnership Inc.) or EIN (112453853) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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RB SENIORS IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SENIOR SERVICES STRETCHING THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN A SINGLE SENIOR CENTER IN BUSHWICK, PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED TO NINE SENIOR CENTERS & CLUB ... (More)
RB SENIORS IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF SENIOR SERVICES STRETCHING THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN A SINGLE SENIOR CENTER IN BUSHWICK, PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED TO NINE SENIOR CENTERS & CLUBS OFFERING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, PROMOTION, ARTS, EDUCATION AND RECREATION, AND MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION. OUR EVENTS BRING SENIORS FROM EVERY BACKGROUND TOGETHER TO TALK, LEARN, DANCE AND FIND MOMENTS OF JOY AND CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE ALSO PREPARE AND DELIVER A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL TO OVER 1,800 FRAIL ELDERLY CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES FROM NORTH BROOKLYN TO CROWN HEIGHTS AND SUNSET PARK. WE ALSO PROVIDE OVERNIGHT RESPITE, SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PROVIDED IN THE HOME, CONNECT SENIORS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, BENEFITS ADVOCACY, HOME CARE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION SUCH AS FRIENDLY VISITING. OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IS A MODEL THAT EMPOWERS SENIORS TO FIND A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND A PASSION FOR LIFE.THE CENTERS TOGETHER DEVELOPED AND PROVIDED VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND CONFERENCE CALLS TO SENIORS ISOLATED AFTER THE CENTERS CLOSED. CLASSES RANGED FROM EVIDENCE BASED EXERCISE PROGRAMS, YOGA, TAI CHI, SPIRITUAL AND CURRENT EVENT DISCUSSIONS, NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED TOPICS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON BLACK HISTORY AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. FOR EXAMPLE , BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL TECHNOLOGY CLASSES AND ONE ON ONE ASSISTANCE ON UTILIZING SMART PHONES AND TABLETS TO STAY CONNECTED.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 618,882 HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO 3,288 FRAIL HOME BOUND SENIORS, 1,284 CASE MANAGEMENT CLIENTS SERVED WITH 25,099 HOURS OF SERVICE, 4,337 UNDUPLICATED OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR SENIOR CENTERS AND CLUBS. 169,986 CONGREGATE MEALS IN A 9-MONTH PERIOD BEFORE CENTERS WERE CLOSED MID-MARCH FOR THE PANDEMIC. 67,570 UNITS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EXERCISE CLASSES TO 3,218 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS, 2,323 UNITS OF NUTRITION EDUCATION WERE PROVIDED TO 942 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS, 21,469 HOURS OF CASE ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND WELLNESS CALLS WERE MADE, 5,118 EDUCATION AND RECREATION CLASSES WERE HELD IN VARIOUS CLASSES INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY AND 1.075 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS PARTICIPATED. 7,086 TRANSPORTATION TRIPS FOR MOBILITY IMPAIRED OLDER ADULTS WERE PROVIDED AGAIN IN ONLY 9 MONTHS (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
RB EMPOWERMENT FACED WITH A LONG-STANDING ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, RISEBORO EMPOWERMENT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ... (More)
RB EMPOWERMENT FACED WITH A LONG-STANDING ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, RISEBORO EMPOWERMENT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. OUR PROGRAMS TODAY SPAN FROM HOMELESS PREVENTIO (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
RB EDUCATION OFFERS YOUTH AND ADULTS IN NORTH BROOKLYN MORE THAN A PLACE TO GO; IT'S A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN DISCOVER THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, OUR EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMEN ... (More)
RB EDUCATION OFFERS YOUTH AND ADULTS IN NORTH BROOKLYN MORE THAN A PLACE TO GO; IT'S A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN DISCOVER THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, OUR EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HAVE TAKEN A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT PROVIDES (Less)
Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Riseboro Community Partnership Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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