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Nysarc Inc

EIN 15-0619307 · Vestal, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 54 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 PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ENABLE PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$34.8 million
Spending
$33.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
640
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$257,453, chief executive officer

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: 56 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 54 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

    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 (7)
  1. $18.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: ACHIEVE OPERATED SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES FOR 150 INDIVIDUALS. EACH TYPE OF RESIDENCE PROVIDES A HOME FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN A RESIDENCE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AS WELL AS INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY. EACH RESIDENCE IS LICENSED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $9.5 million spent. VOCATIONAL SERVICES- THE PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE VOCATIONAL AND PRE-VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EARNING POTENTIAL, AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND IDENTITY AS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE WORK FORCE AND COMMUNITY. SERVICES PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 53 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT, WORK ADJUSTMENT/ASSIMILATION, AND OTHER WORK SKILLS TRAINING. SERVICES PROVIDED TO 298 CONSUMERS THROUGH OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION, COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, AND COMPREHENSIVE NURSING SERVICES. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDED SERVICES TO 97 CONSUMERS WORKING TOWARD PLACING THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN AN OUTSIDE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $1.6 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES- OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ASSISTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR IN-HOME RESPITE SERVICES. RESPITE PROVIDES TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM THE DEMANDS OF CARE GIVING, WHICH HELPS REDUCE OVERALL FAMILY STRESS. THE RECREATION/RESPITE SERVICE PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO BOTH TEENS AND ADULTS. PARTY NIGHT OCCURS EIGHT TIMES A YEAR AND PROVIDES A SOCIAL OUTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS RESPITE FOR FAMILIES. COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED SUPPORTS THAT ASSIST WITH SKILLS RELATED TO LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH THEIR FAMILY. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVED OVER 52 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT 2024.
  4. $78,827 spent. SUMMER PROGRAM
  5. $471,763 spent. TRANSPORTATION
  6. CHAPTER FUNDS
  7. OTHER

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? 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 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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