The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 84 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE OWE ARE COMMITTED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR FOCUS IS TO UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS, QUALITIES AND DREAMS FINDING WAYS TO SUPPORT BUILDING FULFILLED LIVES.
- Income
- $72.1 million
- Spending
- $71.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 797
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $454,143, chief executive officer
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
Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 61% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 84 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $48.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES- SEE SCHEDULE ORESIDENTIAL SERVICES: IAHD PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. USING PERSON CENTERED PLANNING TECHNIQUES, INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFE PLAN TO IDENTIFY THE OUTCOMES EACH PERSON WISHES TO ATTAIN. STAFF ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DAILY ROUTINES AND ACTIVITIES OF HOME AND PERSONAL LIFE, AS WELL AS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITIES FOR DECISION MAKING AND THEIR PROSPECTS FOR SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, AND LEISURE. THE RESIDENCES OFFER SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING EXPERIENCES TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND TRUE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION. THIS OPTION IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE LESS SUPPORT WHO HAVE THE BASIC SKILLS AND WISH TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY BUT REQUIRE SOME ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL. SUPPORTS ARE TAILORED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S NEEDS. STAFF PROVIDE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TO ASSIST PEOPLE TO BUILD COMPETENCIES IN APARTMENT MANAGING, BUDGETING, MEAL PLANNING, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND PROBLEM SOLVING. THESE HOMES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH NEEDS WITH INTENSE LEVEL OF SUPPORTS FROM CLINICIANS AND DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSP). STAFF ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN BASIC LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, PERSONAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND HOW TO BECOME A PART OF COMMUNITY LIFE.
- $18.4 million spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES- SEE SCHEDULE ODAY SERVICES: IAHD PROVIDES DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN ALL AREAS OF FUNCTION, INCLUDING COGNITION, COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOR, AND ADAPTIVE LIVING SKILLS. IAHD'S DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS SERVE A LARGE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN THE BRONX AND WESTCHESTER. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WORK WITH FAMILIES, STAFF AND FRIENDS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM, TO DETERMINE WHAT OUTCOMES THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE DURING THEIR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM, AND TO ESTABLISH THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BEST ASSIST THEM TO ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES. INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN CHOICES AS TO THE ACTIVITIES THEY PREFER TO PARTICIPATE IN, SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, FITNESS AND COMPUTER USAGE, AND WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN THESE ACTIVITIES, THEY RECEIVE TRAINING IN MANY SKILL AREAS. INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM, AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE TRAINING IN HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER.
- $119,010 spent. OTHER SERVICES- SEE SCHEDULE ORESPITE : IAHD PROVIDES SITE BASED RESPITE SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILY AS SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO TAKE TIME FOR THEMSELVES WHILE THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISED SUPPORT. ART GALLERY : THE VALUE OF ART AS A THERAPEUTIC MEDIUM AND AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION IS CENTRAL TO IAHD'S PROGRAM. THROUGH THE ART PROCESS AND THE CREATION OF VARIED WORKS, INDIVIDUALS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES FOR STRESS, ENHANCE COGNITIVE ABILITIES AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PARTAKE IN SENSORY AND MOTOR EXPERIENCES AND FIND ENJOYMENT IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING ART AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF THEMSELVES AS ARTISTS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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