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Aid to the Developmentally Disabled Inc

EIN 11-2573451 · Riverhead, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$30.3 million
Spending
$29.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
527
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$232,723, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    12 of 12 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 (7)
  1. $9.4 million spent. IRA PROGRAM - INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - THERE ARE 75 CLIENTS SERVED IN 12 HOMES AND 2 THREE-BED SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS. THIS IS AN OPWDD PROGRAM. THE HALLMARK OF THIS PROGRAM IS A PERSON CENTERED APPROACH, WHERE THE PERSON WITH THE DISABILITY IS THE PRIMARY DECISION MAKER UTILIZING THE GUIDANCE GIVEN BY ADVOCATES WHO CAN INCLUDE THEIR SERVICE COORDINATOR, FAMILY MEMBERS, NEIGHBORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL'S CHOICES HOPES, AMBITIONS, AND STRENGTHS PROVIDE BASIS FOR ALL THE SERVICES AND ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME MORE EMPOWERED AND FULLY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY LIFE. (Expenses $ 4,095,905 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 5,846,763) PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS (Expenses $ 1,076,962 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 782,835) CLINIC (Expenses $ 884,414 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 980,000) SUICIDE PREVENTION (Expenses $ 43,232 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) FOOD PANTRY
  2. $5.2 million spent. ICF PROGRAM - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES - THERE ARE 17 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2 HOMES. THIS IS AN OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) PROGRAM. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL REQUIRE INTENSIVE CARE AND HABILITATIONAL INTERVENTION IN THOSE AREAS LACKING BASIC SELF HELP ABILITIES. THE GOALS FOR THE PROGRAM ARE TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH TOWARD LIVING MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES AND CONTINUE TO NURTURE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE ICF PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO EACH CLIENT AS SPECIFIED IN AN INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN WITH LONG AND SHORT RANGE GOALS BEING ESTABLISHED.
  3. $5.4 million spent. OMH PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THIS IS AN OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. THERE ARE 82 CLIENTS SERVED. 49 CLIENTS ARE IN COMMUNITY RESIDENCES, 12 ARE IN APARTMENT TREATMENT (SUPPORTIVE), AND 21 ARE IN SUPPORTED APARTMENTS. THE COMMUNITY RESIDENCES REQUIRE 24 HOURS A DAY STAFFING. SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND ASSISTANCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED STAFF. IN THE APARTMENT TREATMENT PROGRAM, INDIVIDUALS ARE INDEPENDENT IN MANY AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, BUT MAY CONTINUE TO REQUIRE MINIMAL SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION. THE SUPPORTED HOUSING SITES ARE NOT LICENSED WITH OMH. THERE ARE 33 INDIVIDUALS THAT LIVE TOGETHER AND ARE SELF-SUFFICIENT FOR THE MOST PART, BUT MAY RECEIVE GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS NECESSARY SERVICES. (Expenses $ 4,095,905 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 5,846,763) PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS (Expenses $ 1,076,962 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 782,835) CLINIC (Expenses $ 884,414 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 980,000) SUICIDE PREVENTION (Expenses $ 43,232 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) FOOD PANTRY
  4. $4.1 million spent. PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS
  5. $1.1 million spent. CLINIC
  6. $884,414 spent. SUICIDE PREVENTION
  7. $43,232 spent. FOOD PANTRY

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? 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    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 June 1989.

    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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