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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc

EIN 11-2420547 · Old Bethpage, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. FAMILY RESIDENCES & ESSENTIAL ENTERPRISES' (FREE) BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE THEIR GIFTS AND TALENTS AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$169.2 million
Spending
$168.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
2,329
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$592,621, executive officer & president

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 32% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $101.0 million spent. FREE'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, SPONSORED WITH THE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD), INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND HABILITATION SERVICES IN SUCH AREAS AS SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, TRAVEL TRAINING, HEALTH CARE, MEDICATION MAINTENANCE, AND MANY MORE. PROVIDED IN OVER 100 COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY, OUR DIVERSE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE: - SUPERVISED 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT AS THEY WORK, TRAVEL, AND ENJOY LIFE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN AN APARTMENT WITH 1 OR 2 ROOMMATES. THE INDIVIDUALS CAN NAVIGATE THEIR COMMUNITY TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS. - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES - INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE HIGHLY STRUCTURED, ENHANCED SUPPORT FROM A SKILLED CLINICAL TEAM AND SUPPORT STAFF.
  2. $26.5 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS - WIDE VARIETY OF DAY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER DISABILITIES INCLUDING DAY HABILITATION AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, RESPITE, AND OTHER DAY HABILITATION SERVICES AT SADDLE ROCK RANCH BUILT AROUND PREFERENCES AND ABILITIES TO MAXIMIZE HUMAN POTENTIAL.
  3. $17.9 million spent. OMH RESIDENTIAL - OPERATION OF A WIDE ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS, SPONSORED WITH THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH), PROVIDING REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY SERVICES THAT ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS TO ATTAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY.
  4. $6.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS TO INCREASE THE ABILITY TO LIVE AT HOME WITH INDEPENDENCE, SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, YOUTH SERVICES, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, AND OTHER VARIOUS SERVICES TO SUPPORT OUR INDIVIDUALS.

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? 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 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 July 1978.

    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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