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Nysarc Inc

EIN 14-1465932 · Ballston Spa, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 85 cents.

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

What it says it does

IN 1984, SARATOGA BRIDGES OPENED THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY-BASED HOME IN THE COUNTY FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SUBSEQUENTLY, OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH RESIDENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT IN LIVING ENVIRONMENTS BY OFFERING SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO LIVE, WORK AND SOCIALIZE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SARATOGA BRIDGES OFFERS SEVERAL DIFFERENT DAY SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF ADULTS OF ALL AGES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH OF THE OPTIONS EMPHASIZES THE SAME PHILOSOPHY IN THAT OUR ROLE IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR GREATEST POSSIBLE POTENTIAL. WE EXAMINE THE WHOLE PERSON, THEIR CAPABILITIES, RELATIONSHIPS, JOB SKILLS, HOME LIFE AND HOBBIES. OUR HOPE IS TO PROVIDE DAY SERVICES SO THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL CAN STRIVE TO REACH HIS/HER PERSONAL GOALS AND DREAMS IN ORDER TO HAVE A FULL, ACTIVE LIFE.

Income
$26.8 million
Spending
$25.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
462
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$197,525, 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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 85 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $10.4 million spent. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - COMMUNITY BASED GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENT WHICH PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD AND PROTECTIVE OVERSIGHT TO ITS RESIDENTS. 2024 BILLABLE UNITS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WERE APPROXIMATELY 31,100..
  2. $3.3 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMUNITY-LIKE SETTING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED THROUGH A SMALL GROUP SETTING. 2024 BILLABLE UNITS RELATED TO ICF SERVICES WERE APPROXIMATELY 8,030.
  3. $6.6 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUISION, RETENTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SELF-HELP, SOCIALIZATION AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS. 2024 BILLABLE UNITS RELATED TO DAY HABILITATION SERVICES WERE APPROXIMATELY 44,000.
  4. $1.4 million spent. PRE-VOCATIONAL AND FAMILY CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE A VARIETY OF LIFE SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, AND FAMILY SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 1954.

    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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