East Side House
Also known as East Side House Settlement
East Side House reported $30.0 million in revenue and $28.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $78.39 went to program services, $17.23 to management and general costs and $4.38 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 83.1% of the total. Government grants made up 61.0%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $443,905 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 52% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $29MFor context, the median across 237 covered recreation & sports charities: $88.05 programs, $10.89 management, $1.06 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $30MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 78.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 17.2% | 10.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.4% | 1.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 83.1% | 25.2% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 61.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 9.6% | 61.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $443,905 | $365,322 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.56% | 2.14% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 27 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEducation/youth services:esh's education program offers targeted academic support and enrichment to youth in our community, encompassing:1. Afterschool programs: provides comprehensive services in a safe environment that promotes educational achievement and economic independence.2. Summer day camp: combines academic learning with recreational activities, fostering a supportive environment for students in grades k-5 to develop socially and academically.3. High school programs: in partnership with nyc department of education, this program offers dropout prevention, college readiness…
Early childhood and day care program: the early childhood head start and early head start program at East Side House settlement (esh) provides a comprehensive preschool education and social programs designed to foster the development of young children. Catering to approximately 161 children, this program offers a nurturing environment that focuses on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Our commitment is to deliver education and care with the utmost respect, responsibility, and dignity. Key components of our program include: 1. Education component: focuses…
Older adults centers: esh operates three older adult centers in the mott haven neighborhood, providing daily hot meals and a range of activities tailored to enrich the lives of about 300 seniors each day. Our centers offer:hobby clubs and special eventsholiday celebrations and health and wellness programsgame tournaments and cultural trips
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $374,171 | $0 | $69,734 | $443,905 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $189,646 | $0 | $55,868 | $245,514 |
| ASSOC. EXEC DIR. OF PROGRAM Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $215,871 | $0 | $8,635 | $224,506 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $150,901 | $0 | $21,995 | $172,896 |
| HAVEN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $122,308 | $0 | $24,633 | $146,941 |
| DEPUTY DIRECTOR EARLY CHILD Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $125,422 | $0 | $3,392 | $128,814 |
| OF COMMUNITY/SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $116,193 | $0 | $12,312 | $128,505 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from East Side House (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $702K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b27 · 27 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5878
- Volunteers Part I, line 663
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SELECT CONTRACTING INC Construction | $397,273 |
| ORR GROUP INC Campaign management services | $220,000 |
| LAMBERT TREASURES EVENTS Event management | $216,180 |
| LEHMAN COLLEGE Training/certifications | $190,250 |
| NY ENRICHMENT GROUP Enrichment programming | $158,674 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 15 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
34 private foundations reported grants to East Side House totaling $1.6M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from East Side House's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for East Side House, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of East Side House's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, East Side House reported that 78.4% of its $28.5 million in expenses went to program services, 17.2% to management and general and 4.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does East Side House pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation East Side House reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $443,905, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does East Side House get its money?
Of $30.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 83.1% came from contributions and grants (including 61.0% from government grants) and 9.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is East Side House a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 13-1623989 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, object 202601959349301700 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202541969349301974 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (amended), object 202412969349301846 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202331989349302023 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202231969349301518 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202111969349301101 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 13-1623989: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.