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Choices for Community Living Inc

EIN 01-0779341 · Amsterdam, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS W/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A FULL RANGE OF PERSON-CENTERED COMMUNITY & RESIDENTIAL SVCS. ORG HAS CONTRACTED W/DE DEPT OF HLTH & SOCIAL SVCS, DIV OF DEVELOP. DISABILITIES, TO OPERATE COMMUNITY LIVING RESIDENCES & NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP HOMES.

Income
$8.8 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
172
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$307,017, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $6.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES CARING, SMALL HOUSE SETTINGS WITH CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPING SKILLS RELATED TO THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS GROOMING AND CLEANLINESS, BED-MAKING AND HOUSEHOLD CHORES, EATING AND THE PREPARATION OF FOOD, AND THE SOCIAL AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE INDIVIDUAL TO RESIDE IN A NON-INSTITUTIONAL SETTING. HOMES ARE BUILT AROUND THE PERSONALITIES OF THEIR RESIDENTS, WITH EACH ONE HAVING ITS OWN UNIQUE AND POSITIVE CHARACTER. SUPPORTS ARE IN PLACE IN THE HOME TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH OVERCOMING OBSTACLES, INCREASE INDEPENDENCE, AND ACHIEVE THEIR BEST LIFE. OUR HOMES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED AND STAFFED BY CARING PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $864,980 spent. DAY SERVICES PROVIDES SUPERVISED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR BEST LIFE. THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN A NON-RESIDENTIAL SETTING SEPARATE FROM THE PERSON'S HOME/RESIDENCE. FROM SITE-BASED TO WITHOUT-WALLS PROGRAMS, SUPERVISED DAY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING SELF-HELP, SOCIALIZATION, AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS; CONNECT THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE WITH THE COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDE FUN AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE CHOICE AND INPUT INTO WHICH ACTIVITIES THEY PARTICIPATE IN, WITH A FOCUS ON THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND INTERESTS. DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ACADEMICS, COOKING, COMPUTER SKILLS, VOLUNTEERING, GARDENING, HEALTHY LIVING, ART PROGRAMS, AND MORE.
  3. $179,232 spent. CLINICAL SVCS (NURSING) PROVIDES MEDICAL OVERSIGHT & DOCUMENTATION REVIEW OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S MEDICATION, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, MEDICAL STATUS & UPDATES, & ANY MEDICAL NEEDS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. OUR CLINICAL SVCS ARE STAFFED BY PROFESSIONALS W/EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE IN ASSISTING PERSONS W/DISABILITIES, & THROUGH THIS PROGRAM THEY BECOME VERY FAMILIAR W/THE PARTICULAR MEDICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE, FROM THE MORE COMPLEX CASES TO THE LESS INTENSIVE. THROUGH OPERATING OUR OWN CLINICAL SVCS PROGRAM WE CAN PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE TO THE INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT IN THEIR HOMES & RESIDENCES, & INTEGRATE INFORMATION FROM ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES INTO THEIR CARE PLANS. THESE SVCS ARE PROVIDED IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING, AS WELL AS AT MEDICAL OFFICES, HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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