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Unique Life Inc

EIN 11-3653314 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

UNIQUE LIFE INC. IS BUILT ON THE CONCEPT OF PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, SETTING GOALS, AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER WORK AND MORE. WE PROVIDE OUR INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF RESOURCES THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO LIVE A MEANIGFUL AND INTEGRATED LIFE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.6 million
Spending
$20.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
202
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$221,370, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $3.4 million spent. CODE: COHABCOMMUNITY HABILITATION, PROVIDING TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO ENHANCE THEIR DAILY LIVING SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION THROUGH A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL.
  2. $3.4 million spent. CODE: DHABDAY HABILITATION - DELIVERY OF DAILY STRUCTURED SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN OR ENHANCE THEIR SOCIALIZATION, ADAPTIVE SKILLS, AS WELL AS IMPROVE THEIR WORK READINESS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND PEER INTERACTION SKILLS,
  3. $1.1 million spent. CODE:ADR - IHRSFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO SEPECIFICALLY HELP FAMILIES WHO ARE CARING FOR A RELATIVE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SUPPORT/RELIEF THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, AFTER DAY SERVICES, WEEKEND RESPITE AND IN-HOME RESPITE SERVICES.THE SERVICE IS CONDUCTED AT THE INDIVIDUAL'S HOME, NO MEDICAL SERVICE IS PROVIDED.
  4. $9.7 million spent. ISS - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES (HOUSING SUBSIDY)PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO WISH TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN OR IN A SHARED ENVIRONMENT. OTHER THAN PERSONAL SERVICES - PROVIDES FUNDING ON A LIMITED BASIS TO AID WITH GOODS.FI FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICESOFFERS SUPPORT TO A PARTICIPANT WHO CHOOSES TO SELF-DIRECT AN INDIVIDUALIZED BUDGET. SUCH SUPPORT INCLUDES PROCESSING OF APPROVED GOODS AND SERVICES; FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING OF BUDGET EXPENDITURES AND ENSURING ALL DOCUMENTATION MEETS MEDICAID COMPLIANCE.SUPPORT BROKERAGESUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO CHOOSE TO SELF-DIRECT THEIR SERVICES WITH BUDGET AUTHORITY TO IDENTIFY A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT AS WELL AS TO CREATE AND MANAGE A SELF-DIRECTION BUDGET.IDGS - INDIVIDUAL DIRECTED GOODS AND SERVICESPROVIDES EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED THROUGH OPWDD'S HCBS WAIVER OR THROUGH THE MEDICAID STATE PLAN.IDGS ALLOWS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FROM CAMP TO COMMUNITY CLASSES, AS WELL ALLOWING AN INDIVIDUAL TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE BY DECREASING THEIR NEED FOR TRADITIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES AND OR INCREASING THEIR SAFETY IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT.

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 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 June 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 February 2006.

    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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