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Nysarc Inc

EIN 11-1845294 · Bohemia, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NYSARC, INC. SUFFOLK CHAPTER'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR AND WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES AND CHALLENGES. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES UTILIZING PERSON-CENTERED APPROACHES ASSISTING THEM TO DISCOVER AND DEFINE THEIR OWN QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$72.4 million
Spending
$72.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1,104
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$326,585, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $27.8 million spent. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE - THE IRA PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES AND CHALLENGES, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A HOME IN THE COMMUNITY AS A FAMILY WITH RESIDENTS OF COMPATIBLE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY. LOCATED THROUGHOUT SUFFOLK COUNTY, THESE HOMES PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES AND CHALLENGES WITH THE SECURITY, PLEASURE AND COMFORTS FOUND IN ALL ASPECTS OR NORMAL, WHOLESOME FAMILY LIFE. THERE ARE THIRTY-ONE HOMES IN ALL.
  2. $24.6 million spent. DAY PROGRAM - THE GOAL OF THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM IS TO IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT, PROACTIVE, LESS STRUCTURED AND NOT AS DEMANDING AS THOSE ON WORK ACTIVITIES. THIS APPROACH ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL TO ACQUIRE, RETAIN AND IMPROVE SELF- HELP, SOCIALIZATION, AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN INTEGRATED HOME AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE FOCUSED AROUND THE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF INDIVIDUAL SKILL, INTEREST AND ABILITIES.
  3. $8.1 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES - THE TARGET POPULATION OF THE PROGRAM HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN TO SERVE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 YEARS WHO REMAIN INELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SERVICES DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THEIR HANDICAP. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE PRESCHOOL (3-5) AND SCHOOL AGE (5-21). WITHOUT THESE PROGRAMS, THESE CHILDREN WOULD GO UN-SERVED AND PROBABLY LANGUISH AT HOME. THE GOAL OF NYSARC INC. SUFFOLK CHAPTER'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO HELP THESE CHILDREN REACH SOME MEASURE OF THEIR SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL SO THAT THEY REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
  4. $5.7 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES - THE ICF PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR THOSE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO CANNOT ACCESS A CONVENTIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THEIR HANDICAP. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EACH MULTIPLE DISABLED INDIVIDUAL A WHOLESOME LIVING ARRANGEMENT UNDER BARRIER-FREE ARCHITECTURAL CONDITIONS AND TO OFFER THESE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO LIVING AT HOME OR LIVING IN AN INSTITUTION.

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 October 13, 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 December 1971.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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