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Cds Monarch Inc

EIN 16-1089115 · Webster, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CDS MONARCH, INC. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING, FAMILY TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

Income
$58.8 million
Spending
$56.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
667
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$502,440, chief executive officer

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 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $22.7 million spent. OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE A HOME ENVIRONMENT AND A CARING, SUPPORTIVE TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF AND AGENCY NURSES THAT ARE AVAILABLE AROUND THE CLOCK, WHO WORK WITH PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO LEAD INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIVES. CDSM MONARCH OPERATES 26 RESIDENTIAL HOMES THROUGHOUT MONROE AND WAYNE COUNTIES, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED RESIDENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, HEARING IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER MEDICAL OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. 209 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
  2. $12.6 million spent. UNISTEL IS A PREFERRED SOURCE PROVIDER THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ABILITY ONE PROGRAM AND SOURCE AMERICA. CUSTOMERS RELY ON OUR EXPERTISE IN PACKAGING, CONSOLIDATION, ASSEMBLY AND WAREHOUSING TO GET THEIR PROJECTS COMPLETED. OUR HIGHLY SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEAM PROVIDES QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THOSE WE SERVE AND OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. OUR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SEMP) PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST SOMEONE IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. 90 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
  3. $8.8 million spent. CDS MONARCH HAS FOUR SATELLITE LOCATIONS IN EASTERN MONROE COUNTY THAT OFFER COMPREHENSIVE DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND ENJOY SOME RECREATIONAL TIME. EACH LOCATION IS PROPERLY STAFFED TO CREATE A MORE PERSONAL SETTING WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT. CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND GROW THROUGH A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES. OUR WITHOUT WALLS (WOW) OPPORTUNITY PICKS UP AND DROPS OFF ITS PARTICIPANTS RIGHT AT HOME AND GIVES INDIVIDUALS THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WHILE MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL VALUED OUTCOMES AND SKILL-BUILDING GOALS. 268 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
  4. $6.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, COMMUNITY PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES AND CLINICAL SERVICES. OUR VARIOUS FAMILY SUPPORT AND RESPITE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP REDUCE THE STRESS OF PRIMARY CAREGIVERS WHILE IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY GROUPS, COMMUNITY RECREATION AND AUTISM SKILL BUILDING AMONG OTHERS. OUR COMMUNITY PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES HELP PARTICIPANTS TO ADAPT TO WORK ROUTINES, ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE WORK HABITS, AND ADJUST TO WORKPLACE DEMANDS. INDIVIDUALS WORK WITH STAFF TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THEIR CURRENT SKILLS WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO FIND JOB PLACEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, ALL WHILE RECEIVING ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. SENIOR SERVICES PROVIDES MODERN AND AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, VETERANS AND FAMILIES. CLINICAL SERVICES PROVIDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPIES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM CDS MONARCH.

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 January 1978.

    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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