Dale Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE DALE ASSOCIATION, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND COORDINATE CONNECTIONS FOR ADULTS IN NIAGARA AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES WHICH ENHANCE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND EMPOWER THEM TO STREGHTHEN BRIDGES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $3.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- -5.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $100,974, president/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
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 148% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $2.5 million spent. THE PROS PROGRAM LOCATED IN LOCKPORT, NEW YORK STRIVES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS TO ACHIEVE THEIR CHOSEN GOALS AND PROGRESS IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY PROCESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY, INTEGRATED REHABILITATION, SUPPORT, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS' STRENGTHS AND BARRIERS, AS WELL AS THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS AND ILLNESSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND FOLLOW-UP, PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, SKILL BUILDING GROUPS, RECOVERY THROUGH THERAPY, ADDICTION GROUPS AND PARTICIPATION-BASED INCENTIVES. WITH THE PROS PROGRAM, THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE PERSON'S RECOVERY AND THEIR GOAL(S), NOT THE DIAGNOSIS AND LIMITATIONS. PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION IS PROVIDED FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROGRAM.THE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC IS LOCATED IN NORTH TONAWANDA WITH MOST OF THE INDIVIDUALS SERVICED RESIDING IN NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTY. THE CLINIC PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS MAINLY DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, ALTHOUGH MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. THE CLINIC SERVES INDIVIDUALS 18 AND OLDER. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT; VERBAL THERAPY; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; CRISIS SERVICES/AFTER HOURS ON-CALL SERVICE; HEALTH MONITORING; CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; INDIVIDUAL THERAPY; GROUP THERAPY; PEER SPECIALIST; AND NIGHT HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS.THE LOCKPORT SENIOR CENTRE IS A FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ADULTS. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE CENTRE INCLUDE: WELLNESS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. AS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ADULTS REACH RETIREMENT AGE, THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT HELP ADULTS BY PREVENTING THE ONSET OF PROBLEMS, FACILITATING INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN THEIR PRESENT LEVEL OF ACTIVITY, OR IMPROVING THEIR LEVEL OF LIFE ACTIVITY. SERVICES ARE SELECTED AND INDIVIDUALIZED BASED ON NEED AND MAINTAIN THE DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLE AS THEY AGE.THE PEER SPECIALIST PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO NIAGARA COUNTY'S SEVERELY AND PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALSAGE 18 AND OLDER. SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM INCLUDE EDUCATION TO ASSIST RECIPIENTS IN BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, LINKS TO SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ASSISTANCE WITH LOCATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, INDEPENDENT HOUSING, AND FACILITATION OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CLIENT IN THEIR TREATMENT PLAN.THE VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH SENSORY LOSS AGE 60 AND OLDER. FREE SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INCLUDE HOME MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING, SENSORY AWARENESS, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO SIGHT LOSS INCLUDING ASSISTIVE DEVICE RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS TO PHYSICIANS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS. FREE SERVICES TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED AND DEAF INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LIP READING, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO HEARING LOSS, AMPLIFICATION AIDS AND DEVICES, AND REFERRALS TO HEARING SERVICES AND AUDIOLOGISTS.CARE IS A FREE TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM INTENDED TO SERVE AREA SENIORS OR DISABLED ADULTS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, ISOLATED, LIVING ALONE, OR IN NEED OF DAILY CONTACT TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY. A TRAINED VOLUNTEER PLACES A PHONE CALL ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BASIS TO SENIORS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TOUCH BASE WITH THEM TO ENSURE THEIR WELLBEING AND/OR TO HAVE A FRIENDLY CONVERSATION.MEMORY MINDERS IS A SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY MEMORY IMPAIRMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, GAMES, EXERCISE, OUTINGS, AND SOCIALIZATION WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO SLOW THE FURTHERDETERIORATION OF MILD MEMORY LOSS. TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS RELATED TO MEMORY LOSS ARE TAUGHTIN THE PROCESS.THE SENIOR ADVISOR ASSISTS PEOPLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND SELF-DETERMINATION AND PROVIDES THEM WITH THERESOURCES TO DO SO AND IS FREE TO RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA COUNTY AGE 60 AND OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OFANY AGE. THE SENIOR ADVISOR OFFERS PEOPLE LINKS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SERVICES; INFORMAL COUNSELING ANDSUPPORT; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY; HOME, HOSPITAL, AND LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE FACILITYVISITS AS NEEDED; ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICE ASSISTANCE; LIAISON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS;ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENTITLEMENTS; AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES REFERRALS FOR RESPITE CARE;HOME DELIVERED MEALS, AND OTHER SERVICES.
- SOCIAL SERVICES IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING 5 PROGRAMS:THE PEER SPECIALIST PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO NIAGARA COUNTY'S SEVERELY AND PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER. THE SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM INCLUDE EDUCATION THAT WILL ASSIST RECIPIENTS IN BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, LINKS TO SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ASSISTANCE WITH LOCATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, INDEPENDENT HOUSING, AND FACILITATING THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CLIENT IN THEIR TREATMENT PLAN.THE VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH SENSORY LOSS AGE 60 AND OLDER. FREE SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INCLUDE HOME MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING, SENSORY AWARENESS, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO SIGHT LOSS INCLUDING ASSISTIVE DEVICE RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS TO PHYSICIANS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS. FREE SERVICES TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED AND DEAF INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LIP READING, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO HEARING LOSS, AMPLIFICATION AIDS AND DEVICES, AND REFERRALS TO HEARING SERVICES AND AUDIOLOGISTS. THE CALL AND REASSURE ELDERS (CARE) PROGRAM IS A FREE TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM INTENDED TO SERVE AREA SENIORS OR DISABLED ADULTS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, ISOLATED, LIVING ALONE OR IN NEED OF DAILY CONTACT TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY. A TRAINED VOLUNTEER WILL PLACE A PHONE CALL ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BASIS TO SENIORS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TOUCH BASE WITH THEM TO ENSURE THEIR WELL-BEING AND/OR TO HAVE A FRIENDLY CONVERSATION.THE MEMORY MINDERS PROGRAM IS A SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY MEMORY IMPAIRMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, GAMES, EXERCISE, OUTINGS AND SOCIALIZATION WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO SLOW THE FURTHER DETERIORATION OF MILD MEMORY LOSS. TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS RELATED TO MEMORY LOSS ARE TAUGHT IN THE PROCESS.THE SENIOR ADVISOR ASSISTS PEOPLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND SELF-DETERMINATION AND PROVIDES THEM WITH THE RESOURCES TO DO SO, AND IS FREE TO RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA COUNTY AGE 60 AND OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF ANY AGE. THE SENIOR ADVISOR OFFERS PEOPLE LINKAGES TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SERVICES; INFORMAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY; HOME, HOSPITAL, AND LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE FACILITY VISITS AS NEEDED; ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICE ASSISTANCE; LIAISON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS; ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENTITLEMENTS; AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES REFERRALS FOR RESPITE CARE; HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND OTHER SERVICES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1968.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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