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Nysarc Inc

EIN 16-1021588 · Bath, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF OUR ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED IN EVERY MANNER POSSIBLE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATION, TRAINING, REHABILITATION, RECREATION, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY NEW YORK LAW.

Income
$47.7 million
Spending
$41.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
1,120
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$195,588, cfo

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% 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, 2024, 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 11 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. $17.6 million spent. IRA/COMMUNITY RESIDENCE - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-LIKE SETIINGS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A SMALL GROUP SETIING WITH MINIMUM SUPERVISION. APPROXIMATELY 130 CLIENTS SERVED. THE EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS THAT ARE REIMBURSED IN THE REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE.
  2. $5.3 million spent. PWI/STAR ENTERPRISES - PROGRAM PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE MENTALLY DISABLED. APPROXIMATELY 60 WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMPLOYED. THE EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS THAT ARE REIMBURSED IN THE REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE.
  3. $8.9 million spent. SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES PROVIDE THE ABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND/OR FAMILY TO HIRE HIS/HER OWN STAFF TO SELF-DIRECT SUPPORTS. THUS, PROMOTING RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-DETERMINATION BY PLACING CONTROL AND POWER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS BY MANAGING THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT WORK BEST FOR THEM, HOW AND WHEN THEY ARE PROVIDED, AND THE STAFF THAT PROVIDE THEM. APPROXIMATELY 330 INDIVIDUALS ARE ENROLLED. THE EXPENSES REPORTED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ADMINISTRATION AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS THAT ARE REIMBURSED IN THE REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE.
  4. $5.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - PREVOCATIONAL, DAY HABILITATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, WAIVER AT HOME, FAMILY CARE, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICE, SUPPORTED WORK, TRANSPORTATION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, WAIVER RESPITE, CHAPTER FUNDS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS.

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 November 6, 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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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