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Block Institute Inc

EIN 11-2416320 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BLOCK INSTITUTE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH OUR VAST EXPERIENCE, THE AGENCY PROVIDES UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES. THE STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OUR STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY ENABLES EACH PERSON TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION. WE BELIEVE IN THE PROTECTION OF EVERY PERSONS CIVIL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ADVOCATE FOR ONESELF AND OTHERS. THE AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SENSITIVITY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$24.7 million
Spending
$26.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
377
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$507,209, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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

    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

    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 June 30, 2025, 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. $15.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDED QUALITY RESIDENTIAL CARE IN A FAMILY-LIKE SETTING TO 224 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH OUR NON-CERTIFIED COMMUNITY RESIDENCES VIA THE HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF), AND INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA), OUR CONSUMERS RECEIVED UNIQUE AND PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES, WHICH ENABLED EACH PERSON IN ACHIEVING GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $6.7 million spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS - THROUGH ITS DAY TREATMENT AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS, BLOCK INSTITUTE ASSISTED 197 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCREASE THEIR LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION BY UTILIZING A WIDE ARRAY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $2.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 4,585 UNITS OF SERVICE IN ITS ARTICLE 16 CLINIC TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SESSIONS AND EVALUATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    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 November 1981.

    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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