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Lexington Foundation Inc

EIN 14-1689110 · Johnstown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT LEXINGTON IN ITS MISSION TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES, EVERY DAY, BY PARTNERING WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OUR EMPLOYEES AND OUR COMMUNITY. THE LEXINGTON FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THAT THE COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IS SUSTAINED THROUGH LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FUNDS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, PURCHASE SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, AND SPONSER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
86.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$194,493, treasurer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 86.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 160% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $853,792 spent. FOUNDATION PROPERTY HOLDER - THE LEXINGTON FOUNDATION, INC. (THROUGH FULTON COUNTY) APPLIED FOR AND WAS AWARDED A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO PURCHASE AND RENOVATE A BUILDING IN MAYFIELD, NEW YORK TO BE USED AS AN ARTS FACILITY KNOWN AS THE NIGRA ARTS CENTER. THE BUILDING HOUSES THE PAUL NIGRA CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS AND TRANSITIONS PROGRAMS.
  2. $503,733 spent. TRANSITIONS - TRANSITIONS, LAUNCHED IN 2015, IS A PROJECT OF THE LEXINGTON FOUNDATION, INC. IT IS A SUPPORTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER LEARNING DIFFERENCES. TRANSITIONS HELPS THOSE WHO WANT TO ATTEND COLLEGE AND/OR PREPARE FOR A CAREER, BUT MAY REQUIRE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BE SUCCESSFUL. TRANSITIONS FOCUSES ON BUILDING ACADEMIC SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS AND GENERAL INDEPENDENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. ITS EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM COVERS SOCIAL SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, INDEPENDENT LIFE, SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND SELF-ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP ALL ESSENTIAL SKILLS THAT, ONCE MASTERED, WILL STEER THE APPRENTICES TOWARD SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, THE WORKPLACE AND LIVING ON THEIR OWN. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS DIRECT SUPPORT TO APPRENTICES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE AND TO THOSE WHO ARE EMPLOYED.
  3. $354,689 spent. PAUL NIGRA CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS - THE MISSION OF THE PAUL NIGRA CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS IS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WHILE CELEBRATING THE ARTS THROUGH CLASSES, ENTERTAINMENT, EXHIBITIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING ACCESSIBLE ART PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES. THE CENTER IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. OFFERINGS INCLUDE FUN FAMILY EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING. THE VERY BEST OF LOCAL TALENT IS DEDICATED TO MAKING THIS CENTER A DYNAMIC PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT THE ARTS AND CONTRIBUTUE TO THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY OF THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS.

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 February 1995.

    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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