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J G B Rehabilitation Corp

EIN 13-3439035 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ATTAIN THEIR GOALS.

Income
$15.5 million
Spending
$15.7 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
-80.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
69
Highest pay
$1.3 million, president & ceo

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

Weak: 31 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 3725% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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. $7.1 million spent. GUILDCARE - UNIQUE IN NEW YORK STATE, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE DAILY HEALTH SERVICES AND ENJOY A DAY THAT NURTURES WELLNESS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. 300 ATTENDED 32,000 GUILDCARE ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE SESSIONS IN 2024.
  2. $1.0 million spent. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND BLINDNESS IMPACT OVERALL HEALTH - SO WE WORK WITH OUR CLIENTS TO COORDINATE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF CARE. OUR APPROACH INCORPORATES PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE WITH SPECIALISTS IN DIABETES, ENDOCRINOLOGY, AND NUTRITION. WE SPECIALIZE IN TREATING LOW VISION THAT GLASSES, CONTACT LENSES, OR SURGERY CANNOT FULLY CORRECT. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS, OUR MEDICAL TEAM HELPS OUR CLIENTS MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND OPTIMIZE THEIR VISION. 3,400 WERE HELPED AT 8,000 HEALTH CENTER VISITS IN 2024.
  3. $210,387 spent. THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER IS A HUB TO CONNECTING INNOVATORS AND USERS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY. AT OUR TECHNOLOGY CENTER, WE TEACH PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS ESSENTIAL COMPUTER AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEM IN WORK, SCHOOL, AND EVERYDAY LIFE. 475 ENROLLED IN TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS IN 2024.

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 October 13, 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 September 1993.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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