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Options for Community Living Inc

EIN 11-2612035 · Ronkonkoma, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES THAT PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE DEMANDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY LIFE WHILE PROMOTING HOUSING PERMANENCY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. WE ENVISION AN INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WHERE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL.OPTIONS OPERATES WITH A COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY, OPENNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, AND THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE. AS A MULTIFACETED AGENCY, OPTIONS DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, AND THOSE AFFECTED BY OTHER CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY SOURCES OF FUNDING ARE CONTRACTS AND SERVICE FEES FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MEDICAID.

Income
$29.0 million
Spending
$29.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
301
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$382,809, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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 (6)
  1. $8.8 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR ADULTS RECOVERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AT 118 SCATTERED SITES ACROSS NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES. CASE MANAGERS CONDUCT REGULAR VISITS TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, STABILITY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE PROGRAM HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 375 ADULTS AND 4 FAMILIES.
  2. $8.1 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH LICENSED PROGRAMS OPERATING UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, OPTIONS PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM SERVES UP TO 128 ADULTS ACROSS A NETWORK OF FIVE LICENSED GROUP HOMES, 20 SCATTERED-SITE LICENSED APARTMENT TREATMENT UNITS, AND ONE FIVE-UNIT LICENSED APARTMENT TREATMENT BUILDING.
  3. $4.1 million spent. ATC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS OR OTHER DISABILITIES. OPTIONS OPERATES 68 UNITS OF LONG-TERM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS OR INAPPROPRIATELY HOUSED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. TENANTS PAY AN AFFORDABLE RENT BASED ON THEIR INCOME.SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, PROMOTE SAFETY AND HOUSING STABILITY, AND SUPPORT OVERALL WELL-BEING. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND COST-EFFICIENT STRATEGIES TO END HOMELESSNESS AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
  4. $3.7 million spent. ATC ("ACCESS TO CARE") - CARE COORDINATION. CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND LONG TERM CARE NEEDS. AN OPTIONS' "CARE COORDINATOR" OVERSEES AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO ALL OF THE SERVICES AN INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO STAY HEALTHY, AND AVOID EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS AND HOSPITALIZATION. THE ATC CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM ASSISTS MORE THAN 1,100 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
  5. $1.6 million spent. MAINSTREAM RENT VOUCHERS
  6. $49,643 spent. THRIFT SHOP

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 6, 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 March 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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