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Resources for Children With Special Needs Inc

EIN 11-2594790 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INCLUDENYC FOSTERS POSITIVE FUTURES AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, AGES BIRTH THROUGH 26, AND THEIR FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INCLUDENYC EMPOWERS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, EFFECTIVELY ACCESS AND NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. INCLUDENYC SUPPORTS EDUCATORS, YOUTH WORKERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES FOR SUCCESSFUL, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES, AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE A FAMILY VOICE IN THE POLICY PROCESS.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
51
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$263,474, 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 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

    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 (1)
  1. $4.6 million spent. INCLUDENYC'S SERVICES FOCUS ON THREE CORE AREAS: 1) FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROVIDES CAREGIVERS WITH THE GUIDANCE, TOOLS, AND ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILD; 2) YOUTH AND TRANSITION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (AGES 14-26) EXPLORE AND PURSUE POSTSECONDARY GOALS WHILE DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-ADVOCACY; AND 3) PARTNER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUILDS A NETWORK OF ALLIES AND COLLABORATORS WHO BOLSTER OUR CAPACITY TO DISSEMINATE RESOURCES AND CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, WE EMPOWERED NEARLY 16,000 INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY AND REACHED 450,000 NEW YORKERS THROUGH OUR MULTILINGUAL HELP LINE, WORKSHOPS, AND EXTENSIVE RESOURCES.

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 December 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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