Summit Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SUMMIT CENTER, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM, SPEECH DELAYS AND DISORDERS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. THROUGH ITS NETWORK OR SERVICES, SUMMIT PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS, HOME-BASED SERVICES, RESPITE AND RECREATION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND EXPERT CONSULTING. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IT CONDUCTS APPLIED RESEARCH AND TRAINS INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO WORK IN THE AREA OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
- Income
- $50.9 million
- Spending
- $45.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
- Employees
- 870
- Volunteers
- 251
- Highest pay
- $275,074, ceo
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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 44% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $4.0 million spent. OPWDD SERVICES - SUMMIT PROVIDES SERVICES SPONSORED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES, IN WHICH A STAFF MEMBER PROVIDES TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS IN SELF-HELP SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY. SUMMIT ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES SHORT-TERM RELIEF TO FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CHILD-CARE WORKER WHO ORGANIZES AND PROVIDES STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, BOTH IN THE HOME AND ON SITE AT SUMMIT. IN ADDITION, SUMMIT PROVIDES FAMILY TRAINING IN A GROUP SETTING, OR AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, WHICH OFFERS SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING, SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
- $29.2 million spent. SCHOOL AGE - SUMMIT'S SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM PROVIDES A 12-MONTH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. SMALL GROUPS OF 6-12 STUDENTS WORK IN A CLASSROOM WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE AND THE SUPPORT OF RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AUDIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK. ADDITIONAL AIDE SUPPORT OFTEN IS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE SUFFICIENT ONE-TO-ONE AND SMALL GROUP ATTENTION. OUR DAILY LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 14-21 YEARS OLD FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, LEISURE, DOMESTIC AND SELF-HELP SKILLS, AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS THAT LEAD TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT.
- $5.8 million spent. PRESCHOOL - SUMMIT'S PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THREE AND FOUR-YEAR-OLDS ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH RICH STAFFING RATIOS. WE EMPLOY A UNIQUE TEAM APPROACH THAT INCLUDES SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP EACH PRESCHOOL CHILD ACQUIRE THE LANGUAGE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS NECESSARY FOR TRANSITION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL. IN ADDITION TO OUR TRADITIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM, SUMMIT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INTEGRATED OR MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS.
- $1.4 million spent. FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO MAY BE AT RISK OR HAVE CONFIRMED DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, THE EARLIEST YEARS ARE THE MOST CRITICAL. EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES A CHILD'S CHANCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL. SUMMIT PROFESSIONALS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM IN ADDRESSING THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN. SUMMIT PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AT NO DIRECT COST TO FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S HOME, CHILD CARE CENTER, OR OTHER FAMILIAR COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. SUMMIT'S HIGHLY-QUALIFIED STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO SERVE CHILDREN IN EVERY AREA OF EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT INCLUDINGSPEECH PATHOLOGY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS, BILINGUAL SERVICES, SOCIAL WORK, FAMILY TRAINING, PARENTS-CHILD GROUP, AUDIOLOGY, AND HEARING IMPAIRED SERVICES. SUMMIT ALSO PROVIDES EXPERT CONSULTATION SERVICES, VARIOUS SUMMER TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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