# Under 21

Children's and youth services nonprofit in New York, New York 10036. EIN 13-3076376. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Since 1972, under 21, d.b.a. Covenant house new york (chny) has been working with one of new york city's most vulnerable populations - youth experiencing homelessness, age 16-24, and their dependent children. Chny provides young people sustainable pathways out of homelessness, which we help facilitate through a rich continuum of care that includes: shelter, transitional and permanent housing;...

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133076376/202411319349305326/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P300)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1982
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $32,609,249 | $31,781,019 | $28,370,318 | $10,443,876 | 384 | 229 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133076376/202411319349305326/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $32,304,678 | $30,694,403 | $10,929,107 | $8,185,562 | 362 | 126 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133076376/202231269349301883/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $28,673,116 (90%), management $2,458,636 (8%), fundraising $649,267 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $32,230,202, program fees $373,568, investment income $5,205.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +0% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 21 children's and youth services nonprofits in New York.
- Revenue $36,570,358 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 67 children's and youth services nonprofits in New York; median $1,650,680.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- New York County, New York: about 220,513 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 224 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in New York: 488 licensed child care centers, 352 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/new-york
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Under 21's EIN?**

Under 21's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3076376. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Under 21 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Under 21 in New York, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1982. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Under 21 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Under 21 as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Under 21 do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Since 1972, under 21, d.b.a. Covenant house new york (chny) has been working with one of new york city's most vulnerable populations - youth experiencing homelessness, age 16-24, and their dependent children. Chny provides young people sustainable pathways out of homelessness, which we help facilitate through a rich continuum of care that includes: shelter, transitional and permanent housing;..." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Under 21 take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Under 21 reported total revenue of $32,609,249 and total expenses of $31,781,019 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.