Nysarc Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NYSARC WAS FOUNDED IN 1949 TO MEET A CRITICAL MISSION -- TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
- Income
- $46.7 million
- Spending
- $50.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 911
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $211,026, 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% 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 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $28.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICESMOUNTAIN LAKE SERVICES OPERATES INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S). EACH PERSON LIVING IN AN IRA IS OFFERED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE S/HE CAN ENJOY FULL PARTICIPATION IN DAILY LIFE, BOTH AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESIDENCES ARE STAFFED AS NEEDED AND TRAINING IS PROVIDED IN VARIOUS DAILY LIVING SKILLS INCLUDING COOKING, SHOPPING, MANAGING MONEY, PERSONAL HYGIENE AND OTHER SKILLS TO FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- $5.2 million spent. DAY HABILITATIONTHESE SERVICES GIVE INDIVIDUALS OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE FULFILLING AND USEFUL PURSUITS ACCORDING TO THEIR SKILL LEVEL. THE AGENCY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY AND TO DEVELOP A ROLE IN THOSE COMMUNITIES WHICH IS NOW RECOGNIZED BY THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS VALUABLE. THE AGENCY TRAINS INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS AND PROVIDES REQUIRED CLINICAL AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
- $4.2 million spent. FIMOUNTAIN LAKE SERVICES SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HCBS MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES; AND, WHO HAVE CHOSEN SELF-DIRECTION AS A MEANS OF SECURING UNIQUE COMBINATIONS OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT HELP THEM LIVE THE LIFE THEY WANT. OUR FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES SUPPORT THOSE WHO SELF-DIRECT THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED BUDGETS BY COMPLETING TASKS SUCH AS BILLING AND PAYMENT OF APPROVED GOODS AND SERVICES, FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, MEDICAID COMPLIANCE AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.