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Nysarc Inc

EIN 16-1120089 · Watkins Glen, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF CHEMUNG-SCHUYLER PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.

Income
$39.1 million
Spending
$33.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
786
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$231,965, ceo

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $20.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL-PROVIDING ROOM, BOARD, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS REQUIRED AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS FROM PERIODIC TO 24-HOURS PER DAY ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE REACH THEIR MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE THROUGH HOLISTIC CLINICAL OVERSIGHT AND CONSULTATION. HOME-BASED TRAINING AND SUPERVISION EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO THEN ACQUIRE, RETAIN, AND IMPROVE A RANGE OF DAILY LIVING, SAFETY, AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS. SERVED 160 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. DAY SERVICES- PROVIDING QUALITY SKILL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, ESTABLISHING AND PURSUING PERSONAL GOALS, SELF-ADVOCACY, SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THAT ENABLES PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY IN A MEANINGFUL WAY. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, TECHNOLOGY, AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND FREQUENTLY VOLUNTEER WITH SUPPORT AT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES. SERVED 71 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $2.4 million spent. VOCATIONAL- PROVIDING SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL JOB SKILL TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN SKILLS TO PERFORM JOBS SUCH AS FOOD CONTRACT PACKAGING, AUTO DETAILING, JANITORIAL, MAILROOM, HAND-MECHANIZED ASSEMBLY OR REWORK, PACKAGING, PRODUCT MANUFACTURING, INSPECTION, AND FULFILLMENT SERVICES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE PAID EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY JOB PLACEMENT. 137 CLIENTS SERVED.
  4. $5.0 million spent. HOME SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES- PROVIDING SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND SOCIALIZATION ALLOWING RESPITE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE CLINICAL, NYS START AND TRANSPORTATION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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