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Nysarc Inc

EIN 15-0581298 · Utica, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH SELF-DETERMINED GOALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AGENCY. WE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO FULFILL THIS MISSION.

Income
$46.6 million
Spending
$46.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
980
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$375,709, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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, 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 (7)
  1. $9.3 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS - FACILITY BASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OCCUR IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS WHERE REHABILITATIVE AND OTHER CLINICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS WELL.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PREPARING THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTING THEM WITH THEIR JOB SEARCH SO THEY ARE ABLE TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - PROVIDES JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND TO INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES, MATCHING EMPLOYER NEEDS WITH EMPLOYEE SKILLS AND ABILITIES.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 391UNITS OF SERVICE - 75,397
  2. $5.8 million spent. DAY SERVICES - INCLUDES SITE BASED DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOCUSING ON INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE SITE BASED ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 256UNITS OF SERVICE - 41,773
  3. $17.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA ARE PROVIDED UNDER VARYING DEGREES OF STAFF SUPERVISION. PROGRAM STRIVES TO CREATE A QUALITY OF LIFE BASED ON MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES AND SELF-DETERMINED OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 141UNITS OF SERVICE - 45,455
  4. $1.4 million spent. TRANSPORTATION - TO/FROM TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS DAY PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL OUTINGS.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 336 UNITS OF SERVICE - 39,213
  5. $3.2 million spent. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES-THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SITE AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SELF-HELP TRAINING AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, RECREATION WHILE PROVIDING RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES THERAPIES TO CHILDREN STARTING AT BIRTH.INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 448UNITS OF SERVICE - 55,461
  6. $5.0 million spent. SELF-DIRECTION - SELF-DIRECTEDOPTION GIVES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPTION TO USE FUNDING FROM OPWDD TO DESIGN AND MANAGE SERVICES BASED ON THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS AND GOALS. INDIVIDUALS SERVED - 220UNITS OF SERVICE - 227,221
  7. $438,113 spent. OPWDD DSP INCENTIVES-WORKFORCE STABILIZATION INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL AND FAMILY CARE STAFFING SHORTAGES STEMMING FROM THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 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 May 1954.

    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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