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Independent Group Home Living Program Inc

EIN 11-2458584 · Manorville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LIFETIME SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$97.7 million
Spending
$96.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
1,398
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$807,372, ceo/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 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $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 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 20 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 (5)
  1. $50.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - IRA COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENCES ARE NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE SECURITY AND COMFORT OF A HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT, WHILE RECEIVING THE SPECIALIZED CARE THEY REQUIRE. EACH RESIDENCE IS HOME TO BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MEN AND WOMEN AND A STAFF OF TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. IT IS THE COMMON GOAL OF EACH HOME TO INCORPORATE CHORES AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INTO THE DAILY LIVES OF EACH PERSON. RESPONSIBILITY, SELF DISCIPLINE AND COOPERATION ARE STRESSED AT THE HOMES. EACH PERSON IS URGED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMPLETION OF DAY-TO-DAY HOUSEHOLD CHORES, WORKING ALONGSIDE THEIR HOUSEMATES AND MEMBERS OF THE STAFF. SELF-ESTEEM IS FURTHER DEVELOPED AS EVERY RESIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO CARE FOR HIS OR HER OWN GROOMING AND HOUSEHOLD CHORES. IN SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES FOR NONAMBULATORY INDIVIDUALS, EVERY FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM MOBILITY AND SAFETY. DESIGNED TO EXCEED STRICT FEDERAL GUIDELINES, THESE HOMES ARE UNIQUE STRUCTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE CHALLENGES. MANY PEOPLE REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE AND THE IGHL STAFF IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING THAT THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS ARE MET. THE AMBITIOUS GOALS OF IGHL'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH TOWARD LIVING MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES WHILE PROVIDING A GENUINE SENSE OF BELONGING; AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO CONTINUALLY NURTURE EACH PERSON'S PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
  2. $18.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - ICF IGHL'S ICF PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN A "BARRIER-FREE" SETTING. IN SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES FOR NON-AMBULATORY INDIVIDUALS, EVERY FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM MOBILITY AND SAFETY. DESIGNED TO MEET STRICT FEDERAL GUIDELINES, THESE HOMES ARE UNIQUE STRUCTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE CHALLENGES. THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM PROCESS, EACH PERSON'S NEEDS ARE CAREFULLY ASSESSED AND AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN IS DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT THEIR NEEDS. THE GOAL OF EACH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH TOWARD LIVING MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES, WHILE PROVIDING A GENUINE SENSE OF BELONGING AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO NURTURE EACH INDIVIDUALS PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IGHL STAFF, INCLUDING DIRECT CARE, RECREATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF, ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. CLINICAL AND NURSING STAFF PROVIDE SITE-SPECIFIC TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR DIRECT CARE AND MANAGEMENT STAFF.
  3. $16.0 million spent. DAY HABILITATION IGHL'S DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AT ONE OF OUR NUMEROUS DAY HABILITATION CENTERS. BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S SKILLS AND INTERESTS, SUCH SERVICES PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, SOCIALIZATION, ADAPTIVE SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUAL AND PERCEPTUAL MOTOR SKILLS. TRAINING AREAS INCLUDE MOBILITY TRAINING, APPROPRIATE SOCIAL BEHAVIORS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BASIC SAFETY SKILLS, HOUSEKEEPING, PERSONAL/HEALTH CARE, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY INCLUSION. IN EACH OF IGHL'S DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS, PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP AUTONOMY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE OTHER THAN SERVICE PROVIDERS, MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY, BENEFIT FROM SERVICES WITHOUT SEGREGATION AND CHOOSE WHERE TO LIVE, WORK AND RECREATE MEMORIALIZED IN AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN.
  4. $1.9 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT GRANTS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO OFFER SOCIALIZATION AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL FITNESS AND EDUCATION. THESE COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES WILL INTEGRATE DISABLED AND NON-DISABLED CONSUMERS. OTHER PROGRAM OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES CONSIST OF SUPPLYING FOOD, MAINTENANCE, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND IT SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES SUPPORT THE DAILY LIVING NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR CARE IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.
  5. (Expenses $ 1,855,374 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) FAMILY SUPPORT GRANTS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO OFFER SOCIALIZATION AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL FITNESS AND EDUCATION. THESE COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES WILL INTEGRATE DISABLED AND NON-DISABLED CONSUMERS. OTHER PROGRAM OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES CONSIST OF SUPPLYING FOOD, MAINTENANCE, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, MEDICAL SUPPORT, AND IT SUPPORT. OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES SUPPORT THE DAILY LIVING NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR CARE IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.

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 August 1980.

    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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