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Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County Inc

EIN 16-1036873 · Ithaca, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COALITION IS TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
19
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$129,245, executive director

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $546,608 spent. HUMAN SERVICE PLANNING (HSP) PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE PLANNING, CAPACITY BUILDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE WELL-ORGANIZED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEMS. HSC SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR LOCAL HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) NY-510, A NETWORK OF SERVICE PROVIDERS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS.
  2. $378,970 spent. HSC'S 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CONTACT CENTER SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION FOR AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE CONTACT CENTER: SCREENS AND SCHEDULES LOW-INCOME TAX PREPARATION CLIENTS FOR SELECT REGIONAL VITA PROGRAMS; SCREENS AND SCHEDULES FOR FOOD PANTRY DELIVERIES; PARTICIPATES IN COUNTY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING EFFORTS; AND SUPPORTS COORDINATED, UNDUPLICATED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES BY PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE PROGRAM AND SERVICE INFORMATION.
  3. $446,517 spent. THE HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL (HPC) IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH HEALTH PLANNING AND PROMOTION, AND OPERATING PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. BY CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS AND PROVIDING A FORUM TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, HPC DRIVES COLLABORATION AND ALIGNMENT AMONG LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE HEALTH SYSTEM GOALS

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 May 1976.

    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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