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Nysarc Inc

EIN 14-1560053 · Queensbury, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, ADVOCATE FOR AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$40.9 million
Spending
$40.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
827
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$244,639, 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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $23.1 million spent. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUISITION, RETENTION AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OR DAILY LIVING SUCH AS PERSONAL GROOMING, CLEANLINESS, HOUSEHOLD CHORES, ETC. APPROXIMATELY 240 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  2. $5.5 million spent. DAY TRAINING - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING. IN ORDER TO ENABLE INDIVIDIALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, REAL AND SIMULATED TASKS AND PROJECTS ARE OFFERED WITH THE GOAL TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP SKILL-BUILDING FOCUSING ON PERSONAL STRENGTHS FOR INCLUSION IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY WORKFORCE. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLACEMENT IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT OFFER OPTIMUM SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  3. $5.8 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - PROVIDES INTEGRATED SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE EACH PERSON'S CAPACITY FOR GROWTH, PERSONAL SATISFACTION, INDEPENDENCE, AND INVOLVMENT IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT EACH PERSON'S PREFERENCES, INTEREST, AND IDENTIFIED NEEDS ARE CREATED IN ORDER TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. APPROXIMATELY 240 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  4. $1.9 million spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE SELF DIRECTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. THE SELF-DIRECTED SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONALLY DELIVERED AND MANAGED SERVICES, SUCH AS AN AGENCY DELIVERY MODEL. SELF-DIRECTION OF SERVICES ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGING ALL ASPECTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN A PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS. OUR AGENCY ACTS AS THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY (FI), WHICH INVOLVES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS SELF-DIRECTING THEIR OWN SUPPORT SERVICES. THE FI HANDLES THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL TASKS SO THE INDIVIDUAL CAN FOCUS ON CHOOSING THEIR SERVICES AND STAFF. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH THE SUPPORT SERVICES AND RELIEF NEEDED SO THAT THEY CAN REMAIN AND INTERACT AS A FAMILY AS LONG AS THEY DESIRE. RESPITE SERVICES CAN TAKE THE FORM OF INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP SITUATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 430 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

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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