Civic Intelligence

Realitycheck Research Inc

EIN 88-4400438 • 501(c)3 • Albany, NY

Profile

Realitycheck is dedicated to deepening public understanding and debate through original robust investigative studies that reach the hearts and illuminate the minds of the next generation. Our aim is to first and foremost educate the public, reduce tensions and eliminate prejudice and discrimination through conducting and publicizing research and insights on topics of interest to public discussion: such as topics related to racial discrimination, antisemitism, civil rights, science and education, prevention of hate crimes, public health and safety and other related topics.

418 Broadway Suite 4350Albany, NY 12207

www.realitycheckresearch.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

83rd percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

$111,455

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$111,455

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

$158,544

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$82,539

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$76,005

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $111,455Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $111,4552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$111,455
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$111,455
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $158,544Expenses 2024: $82,539Net Income 2024: $76,0052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$158,544
Expenses$82,539
Net Income$76,005
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$111,455
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$111,455
Revenue
$158,544
Expenses
$82,539
Net income
$76,005
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$1.59$0.83$0.76
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$158,544
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Realitycheck is dedicated to deepening public understanding and debate through original robust investigative studies that reach the hearts and illuminate the minds of the next generation. Our aim is to first and foremost educate the public, reduce tensions and eliminate prejudice and discrimination through conducting and publicizing research and insights on topics of interest to public discussion: such as topics related to racial discrimination, antisemitism, civil rights, science and education, prevention of hate crimes, public health and safety and other related topics.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
REALITYCHECK CONDUCTS ORIGINAL, PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH ON PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES AND DISSEMINATES ITS FINDINGS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, REDUCE PREJUDICE, AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY. ITS STUDIES SUCH AS THE IMPACT OF HOLOCAUST EDUCATION ON REDUCING HATE CRIMES DEMONSTRATE BROAD BENEFITS ACROSS MINORITY COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING JEWISH, BLACK, MUSLIM, LGBTQ+, HISPANIC, AND OTHER VULNERABLE GROUPS. BY PUBLICIZING RESULTS THROUGH LECTURES, MEDIA, AND ACADEMIC FORUMS, THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS MEANINGFUL PUBLIC DIALOGUE, REDUCES POLARIZATION, AND HELPS PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AND HATE CRIMES.$50,000$62,684
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DANIEL POMERANTZChairmanPT$0--
PAMELA LAZARUSTreasurer-$0--
ALEAH ARUNDALEBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Realitycheck Research Inc
EIN
88-4400438
Phone
9143417042
Address
418 BROADWAY SUITE 4350, ALBANY, NY 12207

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Pomerantz
Title
President
Phone
9143417042
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Address
500 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 301, HARRISON, NY 10528-1633
Preparer
Eva Mruk
Phone
9143818900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: educational and research programs. Grantee name: realitycheck israel. Grantee address: echad haam 9 tel aviv, israel. Amount given: 50,000.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: advertising expenses. Amount: 3,277. Description: office expenses. Amount: 13,882. Description: software expenses. Amount: 792. Description: travel expenses. Amount: 1,331. Description: conference & meetings. Amount: 9,853. Description: research expenses. Amount: 1,500. Description: miscellaneous expense. Amount: 1,904. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 32,539.”

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