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Nysarc Inc

EIN 11-1720254 · Brookville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NYSARC, Inc. Nassau County Chapter ("AHRC Nassau") is one of 39 New York State County chapters of The Arc NY. The Chapter provides residential, day habilitation, vocational and other services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nassau County, New York. AHRC Nassau empowers people to live fulfilling lives together with family - friends and community.

Income
$167.3 million
Spending
$151.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
2,279
Volunteers
185
Highest pay
$828,912, chief executive officer

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $78.6 million spent. AHRC Nassau operates one of the largest residential programs on Long Island. With 80 supervised and 31 supportive settings, the program has approximately 585 residents. Direct Support Professionals work with each person supported toward reaching their goals and desired outcomes. Registered Nurses and licensed dietitians provide ongoing care planning and support to ensure that each person maintains their best possible health. Behavioral health services and positive behavioral supports are provided by master's level Behavior Intervention Specialists.
  2. $43.9 million spent. AHRC Nassau provides Day Habilitation Services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in 33 locations across Nassau County. All day habilitation services are designed to support each person in discovering their personal interests, while improving their communication and socialization skills. The services are designed to include a special focus on opportunities for building successful and meaningful interactions with other members of our community. Day Habilitation services are provided to approximately 1127 unduplicated individuals annually. AHRC Nassau also provides pre-vocational services designed to help individuals with IDD discover their employment interests, assess job readiness, and create a support program that has gainful employment as its goal. Pre-vocational services are provided to approximately 28 unduplicated individuals annually.
  3. $6.4 million spent. AHRC-Nassau also provides Employment Services for individuals with IDD which primarily includes landscaping and cleaning services.
  4. $1.6 million spent. AHRC Nassau provides Community Habilitation services to an individual with IDD in their own home or community setting. The individuals, working together with their family and Care Manager, will create a support plan that best meets the needs of the individual and family. Community Habilitation services are provided to approximately 40 unduplicated individuals annually. The revenue and expenses for this program totaled $669,542 and $848,759, respectively. Additionally, Family Support Services programs provide respite for families with disabled children and adults as well as recreational opportunities for these disabled individuals. The revenue and expenses for this program totaled $586,830 and $769,604, respectively. Additionally $29,460 of prior year revenues includes amounts realized from rate adjustments with retro effect to prior year. AHRC-Nassau also charges management fees to its affiliates for which it provides services in the amount of $7,436,762 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Management services include but are not limited to, executive leadership, program operations management, corporate compliance, administrative support services, information technology, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll processing, human resources, budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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