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Sullivan Orange Dutchess Counties Chapter Nysarc Inc

EIN 14-6028767 · Monticello, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 121 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ENABLE PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS CONTRIBUTING, VALUED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING: INCLUSION, INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALIZATION, PRODUCTIVITY, AND SELF DETERMINATION.

Income
$86.4 million
Spending
$82.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,571
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$373,713, 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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 121 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 (4)
  1. $43.1 million spent. THE SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SUPPORTED 326 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 49 LOCATIONS IN SULLIVAN, ORANGE, AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES. THE GOAL IS ALWAYS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LIVE FULFILLING LIVES WITH THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THEIR TEAM; IT WAS EXCITING TO SEE PEOPLE ACHIEVE GOALS, GROW AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, AND TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES. IN 2024, ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED HELPING PEOPLE CONTINUE LIVING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SUPPORT TEAMS WORKED HARD TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH EACH PERSON'S NEEDS AND DESIRES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE FACILITATING MOVES TO ACCOMMODATE MOBILITY CHALLENGES OR RECOVERIES FROM SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY, REUNITING PEOPLE WITH FORMER HOUSEMATES, HELPING PEOPLE TRANSITION TO MORE INDEPENDENT SETTINGS, AND SUPPORTING THOSE MOVING FROM THEIR FAMILY HOME, SOME OF WHOM WERE IN CRISIS. DURING THE YEAR, CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILIES WERE STRENGTHENED AND, DESPITE AN EBB WITH FLUCTUATIONS IN STAFFING, PROGRAM TEAMS WORKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE BEST SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND CARE EVERY DAY.
  2. $16.5 million spent. DAY SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO 534 PEOPLE ACROSS A VARIETY OF SITE BASED AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE LAUNCH OF ARC IN THE PARK, A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT PUBLIC PARKS AND PROVIDE CLEANUP SERVICES. SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE PEOPLE SUPPORTED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER'S ABILITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM, AND CONNECT WITH OTHER SELF-ADVOCATES ACROSS THE STATE AND BEYOND. SELF-ADVOCATES ATTENDED RALLIES IN ALBANY TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON TOPICS IMPORTANT TO THEM. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DAY SERVICES CONTINUED TO DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES TO DEEPEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, BY SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL KIWANIS AKTION CLUB IN ORANGE COUNTY, CREATING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER KIWANIS GROUPS AND BROADENING THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $5.6 million spent. IN 2024, THE EDUCATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED THE WORK OF IMPROVING OUR STUDENTS LIVES BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH THEIR FAMILIES, HOME DISTRICTS, COUNTIES AND NYSED (NY STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT) REPRESENTATIVES. THIS INCLUDED PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A STRONG TEAM OF TEACHERS, THERAPISTS AND STAFF MEMBERS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. IT WAS IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWED FOR LEARNING, PLAYING, COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CREATIVITY.WHILE OUR FOCUS CONTINUED TO BE ON ACHIEVING THE IEP GOALS AND THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF OUR STUDENTS, WE ARE PROUD OF THE FACT THAT WE WERE ABLE TO REFER STUDENTS BACK TO THEIR HOME DISTRICTS DUE TO SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING.
  4. $9.4 million spent. CLINIC -EXPENSES 2,853,940 REVENUE - 2,913,720INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES-EXPENSES 2,473,410 REVENUE - 1,991,360VOCATIONAL SERVICES-EXPENSES 4,077,560 REVENUE - 2,983,104

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? 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 April 1966.

    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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