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Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Inc

EIN 14-1536118 · Mechanicville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AREA RESIDENTS THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT, EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
78
Volunteers
50

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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, REFERRAL, AND EDUCATION (CARE) - THE CARE PROGRAM SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE TO ENSURE ALL AREA RESIDENTS RECEIVE NECESSARY DIRECT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES AT ONE LOCATION, FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE FOOD AND FEMA ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY BUILDING USE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY PROGRAM (DVAP) - THE DVAP PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING, A SUPPORT GROUP, FREE CHILD CARE, LEGAL AND RESOURCE ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMPANIMENT TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE (SACC) - THE SACC PROGRAM PROVIDES LISENCED CARE FOR 5 TO 12 YEAR OLD CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, SNOW CLOSINGS AND HALF DAYS. A WRAP AROUND DAY CAMP IS OFFERED FOR 10 WEEKS OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES.
  4. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR YOUTHS AGES 5-18 YEARS OF AGE.
  5. ELDER CARE SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EXTENSIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INSURE THE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH / WELLNESS AND SOCIAL WELL BEING IS IN PLACE FOR THE MECHANICVILLE AREA SENIORS.
  6. TOTAL OF ALL 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 November 6, 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 1971.

    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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