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Upstate Cerebral Palsy Inc

EIN 15-0543657 · Utica, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC., WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO FULFILL LIFE CHOICES ONE PERSON AT A TIME, THROUGH EVERYDAY MIRACLES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT CARE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY, DEVELOPMENTALLY OR MENTALLY CHALLENGED. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION, CLINICAL/MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT, PRIMARY CARE, HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER SERVICES, RESIDENCES, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, ADULT DAY TREATMENT, CRISIS CARE SERVICES, AND DAY CARE.

Income
$124.6 million
Spending
$123.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
2,242
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$380,762, psychiatrist

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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. $21.2 million spent. UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC. OPERATES 14 ADULT/CHILDREN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF'S) THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK. THESE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. STAFFING AT EACH RESIDENCE IS DETERMINED BY THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN A PARTICULAR HOME. ADULTS LIVING IN AN ICF RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES; NURSING, SPEECH THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND DIETETIC SERVICES. ADULTS ALSO ATTEND A DAY HABILITATION OPERATED BY THE AGENCY. 108 BEDS.
  2. $31.5 million spent. UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC. OPERATES 24 INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S) THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK. THESE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. ADULTS LIVING IN AN IRA FOCUS ON BUILDING AND ENHANCING SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING SUCH AS; COOKING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, HYGIENE, ETC. INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK AND/OR SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS INCREASED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. 199 BEDS.
  3. $23.2 million spent. UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC. OPERATES INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS CALLED NEW DISCOVERIES LEARNING CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE AT 6 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORK. THESE PROGRAMS WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL STUDENTS IN A SETTING THAT INCLUDES CHILDREN AT ALL DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS. UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC. ALSO PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, 6 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE, CALLED THE TRADEWINDS EDUCATION CENTER. THE TRADEWINDS EDUCATION CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. USING A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH WITH EACH CHILD, THE EDUCATION, CLINICAL AND RESIDENTIAL STAFF, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FAMILIES, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOCUSING ON THE OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EACH STUDENT. 573 KIDS SERVED, IN 5 LOCATIONS.
  4. $33.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY HABILITATION, CLINIC, COMMUNITY SERVICES, SELF-DIRECTION, MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH METH HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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 November 1951.

    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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