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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2023 Expires: November 2025

The Armory Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
216 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY, 10032-1322

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Armory Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Armory Foundation oversees an indoor track and field center and is committed to serving youth by promoting fitness, a love of sport and the pursuit of individual excellence. 

Year, State Incorporated:
1992, NY

The Armory Foundation works primarily with the youth of the greater New York area by hosting over 100 track meets each year, maintaining the US National Track and Field Hall of Fame, operating an after school activities center, providing college prep and academic counseling services and offering a variety of community support services.  

For the year ended June 30, 2022, The Armory Foundation's program expenses were:

Total program services $6,296,405
Total Program Expenses $6,296,405

Chair of the Board
Jonathan Schindel & Rita Finkel, Co-Presidents

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
35

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.29%

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 The Armory Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Program revenues $2,519,238
Sponsorships $1,844,088
Contributions $948,572
Venue rental $675,176
Forgiveness of loan $633,300
Admissions $413,201
Government grants $380,685
Contributed services $176,968
Community partner rentals $174,040
Special events benefit $83,224
Miscellaneous income $22,448
Investment income $-228,025
Total Income $7,642,915

Programs: 85% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $7,642,915
Total expenses: $7,430,204
  Program expenses $6,296,405
  Fundraising expenses $133,813
  Administrative expenses $402,139
  Other expenses $597,847
Income in Excess of Expenses $212,711
Beginning Net Assets $9,637,323
Other Changes In Net Assets $21,911
Ending Net Assets $9,871,945
Total Liabilities $924,230
Total Assets $10,796,175

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BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York