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Baker Hall

EIN 16-1017453 · Lackawanna, 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

BAKER HALL DBA OLV HUMAN SERVICES AND AFFILIATES (OLVHS) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT BY PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN, ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Income
$69.9 million
Spending
$63.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
1,031
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$359,523, psychiatrist

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $25.7 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OLV HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDES SCHOOL-BASED, CENTER-BASED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD. THESE PROGRAMS MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS INCLUDING SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN FACING EDUCATIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, MENTAL HEALTH, OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NYSED). CLASSROOM CAPACITY IS 400 STUDENTS.
  2. $9.6 million spent. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED OLV HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDES LIVING OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MILD TO PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, MULTIPLE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL NEEDS, DUAL DIAGNOSIS AND/OR DEMENTIA. SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE MEDICAL SERVICES, NURSING SUPPORTS, THERAPY SERVICES, PERSON ENTERED PLANNING AND SUPPORTS, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS, VOCATIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION SERVICES, AND DEMENTIA/MEMORY CARE. OVER 22,000 DAYS OF CARE PROVIDED.
  3. $12.8 million spent. OMHOLV HUMAN SERVICES AND AFFILIATES ALSO PROVIDES A NUMBER OF OTHER RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDING A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY OFFERING SPECIALIZED, AROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE FOR MALES AND FEMALES (AGES 12 TO 21) WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES AND HOME-BASED PREVENTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEM WITH A GOAL OF PRESERVING THE FAMILY UNIT. OVER 9,000 DAYS OF CARE PROVIDED.
  4. $7.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESOLV HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS TO YOUTH THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOYS AND GIRLS EXPERIENCING SEVERE EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND/OR FAMILY PROBLEMS REQUIRING THEM TO BE PLACED OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOMES. OLVHS ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY PLACEMENT FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN UNTIL THE CHILD CAN BE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR BIRTH PARENT, A RELATIVE, IS ADOPTED OR IS OLD ENOUGH TO TRANSITION TO AN INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT. INDEPENDENT LIVING AND YES SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES. OVER 28,000 DAYS OF CARE PROVIDED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? 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 June 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 September 2014.

    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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