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The Addictions Care Center of Albany Inc

EIN 14-1501404 · E Greenbush, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ADDICTIONS CARE CENTER OF ALBANY, INC. (ACCA) EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE BEYOND ADDICTION AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO HEALING THROUGH AN ARRAY OF QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
232
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$209,862, chief executive director

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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $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. $8.9 million spent. COMMUNITY RESIDENCE & SUPPORTIVE LIVING - ACCA OPERATES COMMUNITY RESIDENCE AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAMS. THE RECOVERY GOAL FOR THE RESIDENTS IS AN INDEPENDENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE FREE LIFESTYLE USING THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF VARIOUS RECOVERY ORIENTED SYSTEMS OF CARE. RESIDENTS ARE ASSISTED IN OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THERE WERE 401 INDIVIDUALS SERVED DURING 2024.
  2. $1.1 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES - ACCA IS LICENSED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TREATMENT THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICALLY SUPERVISED NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (OASAS) CERTIFIED CLINICAL SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE DAY INTENSIVE MODALITIES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES. ACCA'S OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVED 492 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  3. $806,716 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SEMINARS FOR SCHOOLS,COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THERE WERE 9,459 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DURING 2024.
  4. $616,188 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTREACH SERVICES, VISTA HOUSE, REILLY HOUSE, TRAINING CENTER, SHARP AND FAMILY NAVIGATOR.

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 October 1983.

    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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