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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0526710

826NYC INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11215

Financials

$1.1M$968K2022$1.1M$1M2023$993K$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of 826NYC INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$992,959$1,085,247-$92,288$856,139$434,022$422,117
June 30, 2024990$1,058,901$1,016,068$42,833$1,042,263$527,858$514,405
June 30, 2023990$1,060,969$968,091$92,878$1,097,328$625,756$471,572
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$811,060
of which government grants
$150,520
Program service revenue
$153,509
Investment income
$577
Royalties
$18,619
Net rental income
$1,200
Net income from fundraising events
-$24,269
Net income from gaming
$26,148
Other revenue
$27,813

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,000
Other salaries and wages
$442,429
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$712,610
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,265
Occupancy
$169,057
Travel
$3,582
Depreciation
$31,471
Program services (functional)
$657,076
Management and general (functional)
$186,417
Fundraising (functional)
$241,754

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,042,263
Total assets, end of year
$856,139
Total liabilities, end of year
$434,022
Net assets, end of year
$422,117
Land, buildings and equipment
$40,212
Publicly traded securities
$44,898
Net assets without donor restrictions
$419,617
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,500
Gross unrelated business income
$26,148
Gross receipts
$1,077,033
Employees
23
Volunteers
260
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Rebecca Lynn DarugarExecutive Director
Officer
50$117,140$18,941
David TuffyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ted WolffVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Richard KandoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Christian RongavillaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathryn YontefDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael ColagiovanniDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Liza Steinberg DembyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamal EdwardsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Michelle McGovernDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Aransas SavasDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Danielle SinayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Andrew SparklerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David TrahanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Joshua MandelbaumExecutive Director (Resigned October 2023)
Officer
50$73,889$20,371
David TuffyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ted WolffVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Richard KandoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Christian RongavillaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathryn YontefDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael ColagiovanniDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Liza Steinberg DembyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamal EdwardsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Simone FraserDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Michelle McGovernDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Aransas SavasDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Danielle SinayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Andrew SparklerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David TrahanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kwaku OwusuDirector (Resigned August 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Alyson StoneDirector (Resigned December 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Thom UnterburgerDirector (Resigned June 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Samuel Valenti IVDirector (Resigned June 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jen D'AmbrosieDirector (Resigned January 2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sheila PelusoDirector (Resigned August 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Amir MokariDirector (Resigned January 2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rebecca Lynn DarugarExecutive Director
Officer
50$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Joshua MandelbaumExecutive Director
Officer
50$91,312$23,023
Michelle McGovernPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ted WolffVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jen D'AmbrosieTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
David TuffySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael ColagiovanniDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamal EdwardsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Liza Steinberg DembyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rich KandoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Danielle SinayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Andrew SparklerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Alyson StoneDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Thom UnterburgerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Simone FraserDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Christian RongavillaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kathryn YontefDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Samuel Valenti IVDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
372 FIFTH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-8142
In care of
% REBECCA DARUGAR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Rebecca Darugar, 372 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Signed the 990
Rebecca Darugar, Executive Director
Phone
(718) 499-9884
Return prepared by
RICH AND BANDER LLP

Mission

See Schedule O.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 826NYC, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that encourages the exploration of endless possibilities through the power of writing. Undefined by circumstance, our students build the skills to boldly write their own paths forward. We support new and exciting approaches to writing and inspire student engagement. And we foster generations of creative writers and thinkers, who together will define a better future. 826NYC provides after-school literacy and writing programs that are focused on building practical academic and professional skills, fostering creativity, and developing strong socio-emotional outcomes. We also collaborate with schools and other organizations on student publishing projects that transform NYC students into published authors. challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each students power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in his or her individual voice.
    Expenses $657,076 · revenue $153,509

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0526710
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$856,139
Income (IRS master file)
$1,077,033

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$992,959$1,085,247$856,139IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$1,058,901$1,016,068$1,042,263IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$1,060,969$968,091$1,097,328IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$1,121,533$896,967$471,303IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0526710).

Questions about 826NYC INC

What is the EIN of 826NYC INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of 826NYC INC is 20-0526710.
Is 826NYC INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to 826NYC INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does 826NYC INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of 826NYC INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did 826NYC INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of 826NYC INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Rebecca Darugar.
Who are the officers and directors of 826NYC INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,140 (Rebecca Lynn Darugar, Executive Director).
How much revenue does 826NYC INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $992,959, expenses of $1,085,247 and total assets of $856,139 at year end.

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