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J M Murray Center Inc

EIN 16-0919050 · Cortland, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE RESULTS-ORIENTED, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE, INCLUDING HABILITATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND REAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$34.2 million
Spending
$32.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
734
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$224,916, president and ceo

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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, 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. $13.1 million spent. WORKSHOP AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE WORKSHOP IS A WORK ENVIRONMENT SETTING THAT ALLOWS THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO PERFORM SIMPLE PRODUCTION TASKS TO ESTABLISH SELF-ESTEEM AND TRAIN FOR POSSIBLE ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT. THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, BUT NEED TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL CAPACITIES. 61 CLIENTS SERVED.
  2. $13.9 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUISITION, RETENTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND THE SOCIAL AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE SELF-SUFFICIENTLY. 110 CLIENTS SERVED.
  3. $1.1 million spent. JANITORIAL SERVICES - PROVIDES COMMERCIAL CLEANING FOR FACILITIES FROM 5,000 TO 500,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE. 3 CONTRACTS SERVED.

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? 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 April 1968.

    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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