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Springbrook Ny Inc

EIN 15-0539129 · Oneonta, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE AT SPRINGBROOK HAVE A HEARTFELT COMMITMENT TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE, OUR FAMILY CENTERED PROGRAMS AND OUR ABILITY TO MEET THE EVER CHANGING NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE.

Income
$92.4 million
Spending
$101.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2,095
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$559,959, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 25

    13 of 13 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (12)
  1. $28.7 million spent. COMMUNITY HOMES PROGRAM - THIS IS SPRINGBROOK'S LARGEST OVERALL PROGRAM WITH 26 COMMUNITY RESIDENCES. TOTAL RESIDENTS FOR THE PROGRAM WILL BE 168. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED THROUGH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).
  2. $24.1 million spent. SELF DIRECTED SERVICES PROGRAM- WE MAKE SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES EASY AND WITHIN REACH TO ALL WITH A FOCUS ON THE USER EXPERIENCE. OFFERING AN APPROACHABLE MODEL OF COMPREHENSIVE SELF-DIRECTION THAT INCORPORATES FISCAL INTERMEDIARY AND BROKERAGE SERVICES TO CREATE A FULLY DEVELOPED AND EXECUTED SELF-DIRECTED PLAN FROM START TO FINISH - AND BEYOND. THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM SERVES 28 COUNTIES WITH OVER 828 STAFF AND SERVES OVER 977 PLANS. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES(OPWDD).
  3. $13.8 million spent. CAMPUS RESIDENCE PROGRAM - THE TOM GOLISANO CENTER FOR AUTISM AT SPRINGBROOK IS A DYNAMIC LIVING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND TEAM APPROACH TO INDIVIDUALIZED TEACHING ENSURES EACH STUDENT EXPERIENCES TRIUMPH AND ACHIEVES EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS. WE OPEN THE DOOR TO CREATING EVERLASTING MEMORIES AND FOSTERING MEANINGFUL FAMILY CONNECTIONS. THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM HAS EIGHT RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON CAMPUS SERVING 69 RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS), WHICH PROVIDES A DAILY MAINTENANCE RATE THAT IS RECONCILED ON A TWO YEAR ACTUAL EXPENDITURE CYCLE. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATELY 25 EMPLOYEES PER RESIDENCE WITH 24 HOURS OF SERVICE.
  4. $3.7 million spent. DAY HABILITATION
  5. $1.9 million spent. PRE-SCHOOL
  6. $7.1 million spent. CAMPUS SCHOOL PROGRAM
  7. $2.5 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
  8. $236,369 spent. CLINIC
  9. $10.3 million spent. GRANTS/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
  10. INCOME FROM LLC OPERATIONS
  11. AGENCY FUNDS
  12. FUNDRAISING

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 1941.

    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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