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Nysarc Inc Montgomery County Chapter

EIN 14-1506257 · Amsterdam, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE A QUALITY OF LIFE EACH PERSON VALUES. WE ARE A SERVICE PROVIDER, DEDICATED TO EXCELLENT SERVICES BUILT AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL THROUGH RESIDENTIAL, DAY HABILITATION, FAMILY SUPPORT, RESPITE CARE, AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$79.0 million
Spending
$75.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
1,432
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$307,808, 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% 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 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $48.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES CARING, SMALL HOUSE SETTINGS WITH CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE MANAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND SUPPORTED APARTMENTS IN A VARIETY OF RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN COMMUNITIES. FROM BARRIER-FREE HOMES FOR THOSE WITH HIGH MEDICAL NEEDS TO SEMI-INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS, LIBERTY'S HOMES ARE BUILT AROUND THE PERSONALITIES OF THEIR RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND ACHIEVE THEIR BEST LIFE. OUR HOMES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED AND RANGE IN OCCUPANCY FROM 1 TO 11 RESIDENTS.
  2. $8.1 million spent. DAY SERVICES WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACHIEVE A QUALITY OF LIFE EACH PERSON VALUES. FROM SITE-BASED TO WITHOUT-WALLS PROGRAMS, SUPERVISED DAY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, CONNECT THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE WITH THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE FUN AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OFFER VOCATIONAL SUPPORT. TECHNOLOGY IS USED TO CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS FOR JOB SKILLS AND COPING SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS HAVE CHOICE AND INPUT INTO WHICH ACTIVITIES THEY ATTEND, HELPING FOCUS ON THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND INTERESTS AND CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR BEST LIFE. DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS INCLUDE ACADEMICS, COOKING, COMPUTER SKILLS, VOLUNTEERING, GARDENING, HEALTHY LIVING, AND "LIBERTY THROUGH THE ARTS."
  3. $4.1 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO BEST EQUIP FAMILIES CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. CAREGIVERS ARE ENGAGED IN ALL OF THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE AND WORK WITH OUR STAFF ON CHOOSING ACTIVITIES THAT BEST SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES. OUR MOST POPULAR OFFERINGS ARE RESPITE CARE, WHICH INCLUDES RECREATION PROGRAMS (BOWLING, SWIMMING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS), AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-21, SCHOOL RECESS PROGRAMS FOR STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS, AND SUMMER CAMPS; COMMUNITY HABILITATION; AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION. WE PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A CARING COMMUNITY, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, CONNECTION WITH SUPPORT GROUPS, ADVOCACY, AND BI-LINGUAL STAFF.
  4. $7.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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? 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 October 21, 2026.

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