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Ferre Institute Inc

EIN 16-1078686 · Binghamton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Ferre Institute, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting haelth and wellness using an inclusive and community-based approach. It was founded in 1974 to offer training in medical genetics. The programs of Ferre Institute, Inc. provide evidence-based information and education regarding inherited risk (genetics), environmental exposures, family history and aim to integrate advances in these areas into personal health management. Information is provided to the public through community lectures, educational resources, and several educational websites. Many of the websites invite the public to email questions to program staff for addditional information, referral and guidance. The Genetic Counseling Program provides individual risk assessment, education and decision making regarding genetic testing and genetic test result explanation in cooperation with referring physicians. Trained genetic counselors are availablle for consultation to physicians and other clinicians.

Income
$499,696
Spending
$652,872
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$70,510, executive director

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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 161% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $157,025 spent. Program Services: In 2020, Ferre Institute, Inc. was asked to manage and coordinate a 4-Year Project to increase awareness and access to genetic services. This project is known as NYMAC (New York - Mid Atlantic - Caribbean) Regional Genetics Network is funded by the Genetic Services Branch in the Health Resources and Services Administration's HRSA Meternal and Child Heath Burea (HRSA-20-046). The NYMAC Region cnosists of ten (10) jurisdictions including eight (8) states, the District of Columbia (D.C.), and two (2) U.S. Territories (Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia, West Virginia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  2. $406,257 spent. Genetics Counseling Program: This program provides a community based approach that aims to make genetic risk assessment and genetic counseling to underserved communitites.
  3. Other Programs: An educational website is available to provide information for professionals and the public about the causes, medical evalutation and treatment options for individuals and couples facing infertility.

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 February 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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