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Nysarc Inc

EIN 16-0973231 · Herkimer, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ENVISION ARC HERKIMER AS THE PREMIER SERVICE PROVIDER AND RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF CARING PEOPLE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE, UNITED BY VALUES AND GOALS, DIRECTED TOWARD UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS OF CONSUMER SATISFACTION.

Income
$31.3 million
Spending
$29.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
506
Volunteers
168
Highest pay
$511,568, president & 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: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% 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 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 17 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 (4)
  1. $10.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: ARC HERKIMER OPERATED SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES. 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. ADDITIONALLY, ARC HERKIMER PROVIDES FREE STANDING RESPITE SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY PEOPLE TO PROVIDE CAREGIVERS WITH A BREAK. 103 PERSONS SERVED.
  2. $6.4 million spent. HERKIMER INDUSTRIES PROVIDES MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PRODUCT AND SERVICE LINES OF BUSINESS. SERVICES INCLUDE SUBCONTRACT PACKAGING, PALLET DISPLAY FABRICATION AND FULFILLMENT, COMMERCIAL SEWING, A DONATED GOODS STORE, AND PRODUCT SALES TO STATE AND FEDERAL ENTITIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH MULTIPLE LEADING INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ADDING VALUE TO THEIR PRODUCTS. IN TOTAL, HERKIMER INDUSTRIES EMPLOYS 115 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; A POPULATION WHICH SUFFERS FROM A 70% NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE.
  3. $3.4 million spent. DAY SERVICES PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THEY HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS, VOLUNTEER WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY ALONG WITH OTHER RECREATION ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. 520 PERSONS SERVED.
  4. $6.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, OFF-SITE WAIVER, ASSISTIVE SUPPORTS, CAREER CONNECTION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

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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