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Hasc Center Inc

EIN 11-2630071 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HASC CENTER MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR, EDUCATE AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES TO MAKE LIFE CHOICES, EXERCISE INDEPENDENCE AND DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY. IN THIS ENDEAVOR, HASC CENTER ENCOURAGES ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND LEAD MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORTS THROUGH A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT STAFF.

Income
$122.0 million
Spending
$114.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2,852
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$607,432, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 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. $31.9 million spent. HASC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES TO ENSURE EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS A WARM AND HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE WHERE THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS ARE MET. INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND BECOME INTEGRATED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $12.0 million spent. HASC DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS, AND EXPLORE AREAS OF PERSONAL INTEREST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND ON SITE.
  3. $45.9 million spent. SELF- DIRECTION SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING THEIR SUPPORTS AND SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE IN ALLOCATING THEIR FUNDS TOWARD MEMBERSHIPS, CLASSES, CAMP, TRANSPORTATION OR ANY OTHER OPWDD SERVICE THEY PREFER.
  4. $10.2 million spent. OTHER DAY SERVICES: HASC VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE AN INTEGRATED HIERARCHY OF PROGRAMS WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCESS TRAINING SUPPORT AT THEIR LEVEL OF NEED, WITH THE GOAL OF INTEGRATION INTO THE WORKFORCE. OTHER DAY SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE HASC RESPITE PROGRAM FOR HOURLY AND OVERNIGHT RESPITE, WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY, AND AFTER-SCHOOL & SUNDAY. COMMUNITY HABILITATION (COM-HAB) PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE, TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE LIVING AT HOME TO EXPERIENCE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED AT HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY, DURING AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS, AS WELL AS SUNDAYS.
  5. $7.6 million spent. CHILDREN WAIVER SERVICES:PLANNED RESPITE PROVIDES PLANNED SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR THE CHILD OR FAMILY/PRIMARY CAREGIVERS THAT ARE NEEDED TO ENHANCE THE FAMILY/PRIMARY CAREGIVER'S ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE CHILD/YOUTH'S FUNCTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL,BEHAVIOR HEALTH, AND/OR HEALTHCARE NEEDS. TO MAINTAIN INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SED) IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN HOSPITAL LEVELS OF CARE BY REIMBURSING FOR NON-TRADITIONAL SERVICES. CAREGIVER/FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES ENHANCE THE CHILD/YOUTH'S ABILITY REGARDLESS OF DISABILITY (DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL) TO FUNCTION AS PART OF A CAREGIVER/FAMILY UNIT AND ENHANCE THE CAREGIVER/FAMILY'S ABILITY TO CARE FOR THE CHILD/YOUTH IN THE HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY.
  6. $1.1 million spent. OTHER SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1994.

    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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