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Opengate Inc

EIN 13-2634269 · Armonk, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPENGATE IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGED, TO DEVELOP AND EXPRESS THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL. OPENGATE, THROUGH ITS RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES, ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN MAKING INFORMED CHOICES THAT ENHANCE THEIR LIVES THROUGH PERSON CENTERED PLANNING, THERAPEUTIC AND SPECIALIZED CLINICAL SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING.

Income
$26.2 million
Spending
$24.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
329
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$306,140, chief executive officer

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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 (3)
  1. $7.3 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF): PROVIDES HOUSING AND DAY SERVICES TO 34 INDIVIDUALS, WITH A FOCUS ON ASSISTING THOSE THAT ARE DUALLY DIAGNOSED. OPENGATE EMPLOYS A PERSON CENTERED APPROACH UTILIZING PERSONAL OUTCOME MEASURES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE. OPENGATE PROVIDES ACTIVE TREATMENT PROGRAMMING AND CLINICAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM AND WORKS TO AMELIORATE BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES.
  2. $11.3 million spent. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA): IRA PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO 66 ADULTS WITH IDD. THESE HOMES PROVIDE ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH THROUGH THE PERSON CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS. VALUED OUTCOMES ARE DEVELOPED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION OUTCOMES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH MEETING THEIR GOALS.
  3. $3.3 million spent. DAY SERVICES: COMPRISED OF DAY HABILITATION, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMDAY HABILITATION : OPENGATE OPERATES A LARGE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS BOTH SITE-BASED SERVICES AND SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY REFERRED TO AS OUR DAY HAB "WOW" PROGRAM (WITHOUT WALLS). INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM FOCUS ON THEIR VALUED OUTCOMES AND ENJOY MANY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON ACQUIRING JOB SKILLS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BOWLING, MOVIES, MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, VISITS TO THE MICROSOFT STORE FOR X-BOX GAMES AS WELL AS SITE-BASED RECREATIONAL AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES.COMMUNITY HABILITATION: COMMUNITY HABILITATION OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE FLEXIBILITY OF HAVING SERVICES DELIVERED BY OPENGATE SUPPORT STAFF IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS GOAL ORIENTED AND OFFERS SUPPORT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, TRAVEL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ADULT EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, LEISURE SKILLS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, SAFETY SKILLS, SELF-ADVOCACY, INFORMED CHOICE, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IS A PERSON-CENTERED EMPLOYMENT PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICE THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO OBTAIN, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE IN A JOB. OPENGATE HAS A DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS THAT SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME BUILDING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, INTERFACING WITH EMPLOYERS AND ADVOCACY.

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 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 2024.

    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 November 1969.

    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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