Nysarc Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NYSARC, INC. FULTON-SCHOHARIE COUNTIES CHAPTER'S (DBA THE ARC LEXINGTON) MISSION IS 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.
- Income
- $123.2 million
- Spending
- $120.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 2,093
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $353,930, 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 31% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 10Did not give 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)
- $81.8 million spent. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA) IS A HOME IN THE COMMUNITY FOR ONE OR MORE PERSONS. THE MAJORITY OF THE HOMES ARE SUPERVISED RESIDENCES WHICH PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE ON A TWENTY FOUR HOUR BASIS AND MAY REQUIRE CERTAIN SELF-MAINTENANCE SKILLS AS A PREREQUISITE TO ADMISSION. NO SERVICES ARE ATTACHED TO THE HOME, IT IS SIMPLY THE PERSON'S HOME. RESIDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND SELF ADVOCACY SKILLS. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF HOME SETTINGS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP OF RESIDENCES ARE SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS. THIS LIVING ARRANGEMENT REQUIRES A GREATER LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE ON THE PART OF THE RESIDENT AND THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT SUPERVISION. APPROXIMATELY 521 PERSONS ARE SERVED.
- $19.3 million spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED IN NATURAL SETTINGS OR CHAPTER FACILITIES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INCLUSION, CHOICE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NEW AREAS OF INTEREST, TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND SET AND PURSUE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. APPROXIMATELY 702 PERSONS ARE SERVED.
- $1.9 million spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY FINDING AND KEEPING A JOB. JOB COACHES AND TRAINERS SUPPORT THESE INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT. APPROXIMATELY 117 PERSONS ARE 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
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 November 6, 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 May 1954.
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 November 4, 2026.
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