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United Cerebral Palsy Association of Cayuga County Inc

EIN 15-0576613 · Auburn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE E. JOHN GAVRAS CENTER IS HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL SINCE 1953. COME GROW WITH US!

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
103
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$117,140, executive director (jan - jun 24)

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: 77 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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. $660,899 spent. DAY HABILITATION IS A MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM OPERATED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF OPWDD. THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE ENVIRONMENT TO PERSONS WHO WISH TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAKE REWARDING CONNECTIONS AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. DAY HABILITATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WHICH ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION, BASIC SAFETY, PERSONAL CARE, MOBILITY, DOMESTIC LIVING, HEALTH CARE, MONEY MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE BUILDING UPON THEIR STRENGTHS. THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PLAN IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS, WHILE PROVIDING MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEIR VALUED OUTCOMES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND/OR RETAIN THE GOALS THEY DESIRE IN LIFE. THIS IS A MEDICAID FUNDED PROGRAM OPERATED UNDER OPWDD
  2. $1.8 million spent. PRESCHOOL: THE INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE 182 NORTH STREET SITE SERVES CHILDREN FROM THREE TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE UPK / 3PK PROGRAM WORKS WITH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HELP PROVIDE PRESCHOOL SERVICES FOR THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS. COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL IS AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL FEE FOR THREE TO FIVE YEAR OLDS. THE CURRICULUM FOR THE INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM IS BASED ON DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CHILD-CENTERED ACTIVITIES AND IS ALIGNED WITH THE N.Y.S. STANDARDS. CLASSES ARE FULL DAY AND MAY HAVE UP TO 15 STUDENTS. CERTIFIED TEACHERS TEACH ALL CLASSES.SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT TEACHER (SEIT): CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. NYS CERTIFIED TEACHERS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND WITH FAMILIES TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHILD'S STRENGTHS, NEEDS, AND LEARNING STYLE. ONLY NYSED 4410 PRESCHOOL IN CAYUGA COUNTY. EXPENSES DO NOT INCLUDE $20,000 OF IN-KIND RENT.
  3. $104,854 spent. DAY CARE: WRAP DAY CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN PROGRAMING INTHE MORNING AND AFTERNOONS, BEFORE AND AFTER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND ONLY FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS.
  4. $245,160 spent. THERAPY SERVICES: SPEECH/LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAN BE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES PRIVATELY. IN ADDITION, THE E. JOHN GAVRAS CENTER PROVIDES SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADULTS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISORDERS.

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? 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 1955.

    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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