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    A Chance In Life

    A Chance In Life

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.achanceinlife.org/

    ...250 East 63rd Street
    Suite 204
    New York NY 10065

    212-980-8770


    New York NY | IRS ruling year: 1952 | EIN: 13-1835632  

     

    Organization Mission

    A Chance In Life has changed the lives of over 40,000 at-risk youth through our Towns around the world. We serve refugee and migrant youth in Italy, poor and disabled youth in Ethiopia and children living in marginalized communities in India and Latin America.

    Every year we give 4,000 children a chance to become responsible members of their own communities through a unique approach called self-government (Positive Youth Development). Self-government gives young people a voice in creating their future and supports them to develop as young leaders, taking shape differently in each country to best suit their culture and needs.

    In 2020, on the occasion of our 75th Anniversary, we started our first program in USA. "The Village" is a youth center serving marginalized children in New York City. Based on the principles of Positive Youth Development, our center provides financial literacy courses, training, and most importantly a safe harbor to detached and idle youth.

     


    Rating Information

    Great


    This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Majority Independent Board Members - 92% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Board Size - 13 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    ...Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes20 out of 20 points  
    ...Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    ...Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    ...Loans to/from Officers - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 3.06%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Program Expense: Ratio - 86.30%25 out of 25 points  
    ...Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0625 out of 25 points  
    ...Working Capital: Ratio - 1.05 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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