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Nysarc Inc

EIN 16-0968914 · Jamestown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHALLENGES IN ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE, CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR COMMUNITY, EXPERIENCING LIFELONG GROWTH AND ENJOYING QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$76.3 million
Spending
$74.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
1,512
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$424,178, 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% 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, 2025, 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

    11 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, 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 (6)
  1. $40.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE AND REQUIRED SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES AND SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS.
  2. $14.6 million spent. OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES & DAY PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE HOME, COMMUNITY, AND CENTER BASED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RELATING TO INDEPENDENCE, INDIVIDUALIZATION, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PRODUCTIVITY.
  3. $4.2 million spent. MANUFACTURING, REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT - TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT, TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH COMPETITIVE JOB PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND DIRECT EMPLOYMENT.
  4. $1.1 million spent. DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER - TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLING CONDITIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  5. $2.8 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NEEDS THAT PROMOTE AND FACILIATE PERSONAL RECOVERY AND ADJUSTMENT.
  6. $4.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - PHARMACY, HEALTH HOMES, SOCIAL SERVICES AND ACCES-VR SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS.

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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