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United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Inc

EIN 13-5654532 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, ONE PERSON AT A TIME.

Income
$242.7 million
Spending
$247.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
2,666
Volunteers
232
Highest pay
$943,636, ceo, adapt community network (thru 11/24)

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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (5)
  1. $86.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - ADAPT PROVIDES MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, INCLUDING INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES, AND SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS, ENSURING PEOPLE HAVE A HOME OF THEIR CHOICE SO THEY CAN LEAD THE LIVES THEY ENVISION FOR THEMSELVES. THESE RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AUTHORIZED AND REGULATED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES RANGE FROM SUPPORT 24 HOURS PER DAY TO SEVERAL HOURS PER WEEK, DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND AREAS OF SUPPORT EACH PERSON REQUIRES. THESE SERVICES ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN SAFE, FULLY ACCESSIBLE HOMES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE. SUPPORTS PROVIDED BY PROGRAM STAFF FOCUS ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED, PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, DESIGNED COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE PERSON SUPPORTED AND THEIR FAMILY OR NATURAL SUPPORTS.
  2. $73.8 million spent. EDUCATION - ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES THAT PROMOTE PERSON-CENTERED LEARNING, INCLUSION, AND POSITIVE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY. SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS FROM AGE 2 YEARS, 9 MONTHS THROUGH 22 YEARS AND ARE APPROVED AND REGULATED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NYSED) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (NYC DOE). PRESCHOOL SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH SPECIAL CLASS AND INTEGRATED EDUCATION OPTIONS, DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SETTINGS ALONGSIDE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. INTEGRATED CLASSROOMS FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS, WHILE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS ADDRESS EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE LEARNING, COMMUNICATION, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. SCHOOL AGE SERVICES PROVIDE MANDATED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON BUILDING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND LIFE SKILLS THAT SUPPORT MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE AND FACILITATE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS OVER TIME. THROUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS COLLABORATE TO DELIVER INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND RELATED SUPPORTS THAT PROMOTE MEASURABLE PROGRESS TOWARD EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND POSITIVE LIFE OUTCOMES. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH NYSED-ESTABLISHED TUITION RATES REIMBURSED BY THE NYC DOE, AS WELL AS THROUGH UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN (UPK) AND 3-K FOR ALL CONTRACTS. ALL SERVICES ARE GROUNDED IN ADAPT'S COMMITMENT TO CHOICE, DIGNITY, INCLUSION, AND OUTCOMES THAT MATTER MOST TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $51.7 million spent. ADULT DAY SERVICES, INCLUDING DAY HABILITATION AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AGED 21 AND OLDER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES AFFORD INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE, DEVELOPING SKILLS IN JOB TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, ART EXPLORATION, EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, MUSIC PRODUCTION, AND OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO LIVE SELF-DIRECTED, FULFILLED LIVES.
  4. $2.9 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAMS
  5. (Expenses $ 2,918,752 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 382,194) FAMILY SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAMS

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 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 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 March 1947.

    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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