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Nysarc Inc

EIN 14-1489603 · Mellenville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF COLUMBIA COUNTY CHAPTER OF NYSARC, INC. (COARC) IS TO EXPAND ABILITIES, ONE PERSON AT A TIME, SO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DISABILITIES CAN ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS.

Income
$25.4 million
Spending
$22.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
512
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$179,311, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

    11 of 11 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. $10.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: 74 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED WITH THEIR DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND RECREATIONAL OUTINGS IN 14 HOMES WITH 24 HOUR STAFFING AND 18 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED IN 15 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SITES WITH REGULAR STAFF VISITS TO ASSIST IN ACHIEVING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES THAT GIVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE AN INDEPENDENT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE.
  2. $7.4 million spent. DAY PROGRAMS: OVER 220 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH DAYTIME ACTIVITIES 5 DAYS A WEEK IN 4 DIFFERENT SITES OR WITHOUT WALLS SO THEIR ABILITIES ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH RECREATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERING. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN BECOMING INDEPENDENT, CONTRIBUTIING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.APPROVED FISCAL INTERMEDIARY MANAGING OVER 100 SELF-DIRECTED BUDGETS. SELF-DIRECTION EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DESIGN SUPPORTS BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS, IT GIVES CONTROL OVER THE FUNDING TO THE PERSON TO BE USED FOR THEIR SERVICES.
  3. $1.8 million spent. EDUCATION SERVICES: THE STARTING PLACE IN HUDSON IS OUR NYSED APPROVED PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND DAY CARE CENTER FOR THREE TO FIVE-YEAR OLDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CLASSROOMS AND DAYCARE ARE STAFFED WITH A HIGH ADULT-TO-CHILD RATIO AND INTEGRATE CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DISABILITIES ALONG WITH THOSE WHO ARE NOT. OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION USING A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM. CLASSES FOCUS ON ADAPTIVE, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND IMPROVING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS. CLINICIANS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION THROUGH SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY, SOCIAL WORK AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. GUIDELINES FOR THE STARTING PLACE DAY CARE CENTER ARE SET AND MONITORED BY THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR PROVISION OF QUALITY DAY CARE AND BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  4. $702,388 spent. COARC PROVIDES OTHER PROGRAM SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION.

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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