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People Inc

EIN 16-0975538 · Williamsville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PEOPLE INC. PROVIDES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT ENRICH LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. WITH A GOAL TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, PEOPLE INC. PROVIDES DAY, RESIDENTIAL, RESPITE SERVICES, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PEOPLE INC. ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, SENIORS, AND PEOPLE SEEKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND THE GREATER ROCHESTER REGIONS.

Income
$250.6 million
Spending
$239.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
5,728
Volunteers
244
Highest pay
$420,458, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (6)
  1. $103.5 million spent. INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - USING A PERSON-CENTERED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE APPROACH, IRAS PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS IN THE COMFORT OF A PRIVATE HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. STAFF ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND DECISION MAKING THROUGH 24-HOUR CARE (OR LESS IF NEEDED) IN URBAN, SUBURBAN AND RURAL LOCATIONS. RESIDENTIAL STAFF PROVIDES SUPPORT WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, GOALS, MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. STAFF ALSO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATURAL SUPPORTS. DURING THE DAY, A PERSON MAY ATTEND A DAY PROGRAM, SCHOOL, OR WORK IN A SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT.
  2. $28.1 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - PEOPLE INC. PROVIDES DAYTIME PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS, GREATER INDEPENDENCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN SOCIALIZATION, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS, CULTURE, AND WELLNESS. OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE BOTH ON-SITE AT ONE OF PEOPLE INC.'S 25 FACILITIES OR IN THE COMMUNITY. 873 PERSONS SERVED.
  3. $51.9 million spent. WAIVER SERVICES AND EARLY INTERVENTION - WAIVER SERVICES ARE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY. KEY SERVICES INCLUDE HABILITATION, RESPITE CARE, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS AND SERVICE COORDINATION TO HELP PLAN AND ACCESS SUPPORT. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES INVOLVE A VARIETY OF THERAPIES AND SERVICES, SUCH AS SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY, AS WELL AS AUDIOLOGY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN DAILY LIFE.
  4. $12.0 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES (ICF) - ICF'S AT PEOPLE INC. PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS WITH INCREASED MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT. ICFS PROVIDE INCREASED STAFFING, INCLUDING SOCIAL WORKERS, OT/PT/SPEECH THERAPISTS, NURSING, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL SERVICES AND RECREATION STAFF TO ACCOMMODATE THE VARIED NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. RESIDENTIAL STAFF ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, GOALS AND MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. APPROXIMATELY 65 PERSONS SERVED.
  5. $4.5 million spent. SUPPORTED WORK
  6. $17.6 million spent. SWAP AGREEMENTS/OTHER

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 January 1994.

    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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