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Nysarc Inc

EIN 16-0769044 · Williamsville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARC ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN ACHIEVING THEIR DESIRED QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES.

Income
$65.6 million
Spending
$54.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
1,283
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$261,470, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 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 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 (3)
  1. $17.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE ARC ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRAS) OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A GREATER SENSE OF FREEDOM, CHOICE AND INDEPENDENCE, WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH A CLEAN AND SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. IRAS PROVIDE EACH INDIVIDUAL WE SUPPORT WITH A PERSONALIZED HOME ENVIRONMENT BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS.
  2. $12.3 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE ARC ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK PROVIDES MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR THOSE SERVICES BY THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION.
  3. $8.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND HABILITATIVE SERVICE: COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES FOCUS ON TEACHING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO HELP A PERSON BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. DAY HABILITATION PROVIDES ENGAGING, CREATIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS. THIS SERVICE IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SUPPORTS INCLUDING NURSING, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANCE. PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION OF JOINING A SELECTION OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, EXERCISE, OR VENTURING OFF TO VISIT THE MANY GREAT TREASURES WE HAVE IN WESTERN NEW YORK INCLUDING PARKS AND COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES.RESPITE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN INDIVIDUAL'S HOMES, IN THE COMMUNITY AND SITE-BASED AND ARE MEANT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY, SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR FAMILIES AND CARE PROVIDERS TO ENABLE THEM A BREAK FROM CONSTANT, INTENSIVE PARTICIPANT CARE AND SUPERVISION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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