FPWA
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
FPWA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Inc. (FPWA) dismantles the systemic barriers that impede economic security and well-being, and strengthens the capacity of human services agencies and faith
organizations so New Yorkers with lower incomes can thrive.
Year, State Incorporated:
1922, NY
Also Known As:
Federation Of Protestant Welfare Agencies
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Inc. (FPWA) is an anti-poverty policy and advocacy organization committed to advancing economic opportunity, justice, and upward mobility for New Yorkers with low incomes. Since 1922, FPWA has driven groundbreaking policy reforms to better serve those in need. We work to dismantle the systemic barriers that impede economic security and well-being, and strengthen the capacity of human services agencies and faith organizations so New Yorkers with lower incomes can thrive and live with dignity.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, FPWA's program expenses were:
| Policy, advocacy and research | $3,835,609 |
| Member services | $2,251,773 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,087,382 |
Chief Executive
Jennifer Jones Austin, Executive Director and CEO
Chair of the Board
Antonia Yuille-Williams
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
12
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on FPWA's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Investment activity - spending allocation (Notes 2G, 5 and 10) | $4,090,000 |
| Contributions (Note 2E) | $1,093,680 |
| Income from trusts | $745,137 |
| Grants from government agencies (Note 2F) | $602,853 |
| Service fees, membership dues and others (Note 2Q) | $244,382 |
| Special events (net of direct expenses of $32,140 for 2023) | $0 |
| Total Income | $6,776,052 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $6,776,052 |
| Total expenses: | $8,056,817 |
| Program expenses | $6,087,382 |
| Fundraising expenses | $568,360 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,401,075 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,280,765 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $67,832,986 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $3,439,743 |
| Ending Net Assets | $69,991,964 |
| Total Liabilities | $10,105,197 |
| Total Assets | $80,097,161 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York