Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Developmental Services

EIN 16-0996008 · Elmira, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SYSTEM OF IDENTIFICATION, REFERRAL AND SINGLE-SOURCE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE EACH CHILD TO REACH HIS OR HER DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL IN THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE WAY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
34
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$69,672, executive director (current)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 April 30, 2026, 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. $630,185 spent. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES CHEMUNG COUNTY PROGRAM IS A PART OF THE NEW YORK STATE HOME VISITING PROGRAM AND FOLLOWS THE HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA MODEL. HEALTHY FAMILIES CAN ENROLL CHEMUNG COUNTY FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPECTING, OR WHO HAVE AN INFANT UNDER THE AGE OF THREE MONTHS. HOME VISITIATION SERVICES CAN CONTINUE UNTIL THE CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL OR TURNS FIVE YEARS OLD. THE HEALTHY EAMILIES PROGRAM AIMS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, ENHANCE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION, AND PROVIDE PARENTS WITH INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION, BONDING, AND DISCIPLINE. ALSO, THE PROGRAM MAKES REFERRALS TO OTHER NEEDED SERVICES.
  2. $266,504 spent. THE NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN CHEMUNG COUNTY FOR FIRST-TIME MOTHERS WHO ARE LESS THAN 27 WEEKS PREGNANT. CLIENTS RECEIVE HEALTH CARE GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER THE BIRTH OF THE BABY UNTIL THE CHILD'S SECOND BIRTHDAY, TO ENSURE HEALTHY OUTCOMES FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD.
  3. $270,602 spent. THE CHEMUNG COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS PROJECT IS AN INITIATIVE TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL SOCIALLY, COGNITIVELY, PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY READY TO LEARN. CIDS PROVIDES NURSE HOME VISITATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS IN CHEMUNG COUNTY, AND ALSO PROVIDES CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS UNTIL EACH CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL. NURSES MAKE HOME VISITS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY PROVIDE BOTH SKILL-BUILDING AND PARENT EDUCATION CURRICULA OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS FROM NUTRITION TO LITERACY. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SERVICE PROVIDERS WHILE REMAINING AN ONGOING SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR THE PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $488,207 spent. CHILD SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS, HOME BASED CRISIS INTERVENTION, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 April 2026.

    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 June 1973.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.