New York State Institute on Disability Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NYSID'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $159,209, 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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 (6)
- $688,825 spent. SERVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES ASSISTS IN OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THEIR CARE. NYSID HAS MET ITS GOAL OF PROVIDING A WIDE ARRAY OF MUCH NEEDED ITEMS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO A LARGE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF SATISFACTION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (Expenses $ 258,777 including grants of $ 165,991) Evaluations (Expenses $ 153,058 including grants of $ 79,460) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY PROVIDED FOR RECREATIONAL TYPE OUTINGS BUT ARE AVAILABLE TO FILL A GAP THAT OTHER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CAN'T SUCH AS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR OPWDD AUTHORIZED SITES. NYSID PROVIDES CLINICAL EVALUATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION FOR SERVICES THROUGH OPWDD WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THOSE WITHOUT MEDICAID. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO MEET THE GOAL OF COMPLETING EVALUATIONS FOR THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE IT PROPOSES TO SERVE. (Expenses $ 28,888 including grants of $ 24,200) Other
- $439,929 spent. THE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES WHO CARE FOR A LOVED ONE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO IS EXPERIENCING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS BOTH DURING OR TO PREVENT A CRISIS. THE GOAL OF THIS IN-HOME PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY WITH SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO ADDRESS THE PRESENT CRISIS AND TO EMPOWER THEM TO COPE WITH FUTURE SITUATIONS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN GIVING PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS AND INTERVENTION. FAMILIES HAVE EXPRESSED GRATITUDE FOR THE INVALUABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
- $304,630 spent. THE FAMILY SPORTS/RECREATIONAL OUTING PROGRAM OPERATING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OFFERS YOUNGSTERS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND SPORTING EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A UNIQUE AND POPULAR PROGRAM DUE TO ITS FOCUS ON FAMILY TOGETHERNESS AND INCLUSION IN COMMUNITY LIFE WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF HAVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PROVED TO BE A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE IN SERVING FAMILIES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BUT MANY INDIVIDUALS REMAINED ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. (Expenses $ 258,777 including grants of $ 165,991) Evaluations (Expenses $ 153,058 including grants of $ 79,460) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY PROVIDED FOR RECREATIONAL TYPE OUTINGS BUT ARE AVAILABLE TO FILL A GAP THAT OTHER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CAN'T SUCH AS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR OPWDD AUTHORIZED SITES. NYSID PROVIDES CLINICAL EVALUATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION FOR SERVICES THROUGH OPWDD WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THOSE WITHOUT MEDICAID. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO MEET THE GOAL OF COMPLETING EVALUATIONS FOR THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE IT PROPOSES TO SERVE. (Expenses $ 28,888 including grants of $ 24,200) Other
- $258,777 spent. Evaluations
- $153,058 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY PROVIDED FOR RECREATIONAL TYPE OUTINGS BUT ARE AVAILABLE TO FILL A GAP THAT OTHER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CAN'T SUCH AS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR OPWDD AUTHORIZED SITES. NYSID PROVIDES CLINICAL EVALUATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION FOR SERVICES THROUGH OPWDD WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THOSE WITHOUT MEDICAID. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO MEET THE GOAL OF COMPLETING EVALUATIONS FOR THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE IT PROPOSES TO SERVE.
- $28,888 spent. Other
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 November 1995.
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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