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Heritage Christian Services Foundation Inc

EIN 16-1318395 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOUNDATION RAISES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE STAFF MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT THEM. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTS WAGES FOR CARING PROFESSIONALS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO SUCCESS COACHES THROUGH THE EMPLOYER RESOURCE NETWORK TO HELP EMPLOYEES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
67.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$489,328, president/ceo of heritage

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 67.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% 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 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. HOMES WITH HEART CAMPAIGN:ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED IN 2020 WITH A $6.5 MILLION GOAL, THE CAMPAIGN GREW TO EXCEED $10 MILLION, FUNDING 13 HOMES THROUGH NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES.HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES' LARGEST-EVER CAMPAIGN RAISED OVER $9.7 MILLION BY THE END OF 2024, ENSURING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN AGE WITH DIGNITY IN COMMUNITY-BASED HOMES RATHER THAN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS. BY THE END OF 2024:- NINE OF 13 HOME PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED, BENEFITING 45 INDIVIDUALS, WITH FOUR MORE IN PROGRESS WITH COMPLETION EXPECTED IN 2025.- 931 GIFTS FROM 705 DONORS, INCLUDING 547 INDIVIDUALS AND 124 FIRST-TIME DONORS, CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAMPAIGN.- THE CAMPAIGN'S LONG-TERM IMPACT WILL REACH 400 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE NEXT 60 YEARS.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & FUNDRAISINGHERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES HOSTED SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE RESOURCES, INCLUDING:- SPAGHETTI DINNER & BASKET RAFFLE- HCS GOLF CLASSIC- HERITAGE HERO RUN + ROLL + STROLL- SHEEP SHEARING FESTIVAL AT SPRINGDALE FARMFUNDS RAISED IN 2024 HELPED SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING A 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS, OUTPACING NEW YORK STATE'S 2.84% INCREASE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS.PLANNED GIVING & LONG-TERM IMPACT:TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STABILITY AND LONG-TERM IMPACT, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES ENCOURAGES PLANNED GIVING AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF ITS FUNDRAISING STRATEGY. PLANNED GIFTS, SUCH AS BEQUESTS, CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES AND BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS, ALLOW DONORS TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. THESE GIFTS HELP SUSTAIN OUR WORK WELL INTO THE FUTURE, ENABLING US TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, EXPAND SERVICES AND ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. BY INCLUDING PLANNED GIVING AS A KEY COMPONENT, THE FOUNDATION INVITES SUPPORTERS TO LEAVE A LEGACY THAT ALIGNS WITH THEIR VALUES AND COMMITMENT TO THE HERITAGE CHRISTIAN MISSION.PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS & DONATIONS:IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS RAISED FOR THE HOMES WITH HEART CAMPAIGN, 2024 FUNDS ALSO HELPED TO SUPPORT AREAS INCLUDING:- ELEVERSITY, THE HCS EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION, FOSTERING INCLUSION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.- EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO MEANINGFUL JOBS.- THE EMPLOYER RESOURCE NETWORK, OFFERING FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SUCCESS COACHING FOR HCS EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.- SPRINGDALE FARM, SUPPORTING ANIMAL CARE AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.- HERITAGE CHRISTIAN STABLES, PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC RIDING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS AND OTHERS. - RESPITE PROGRAMS, OFFERING SHORT-TERM CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEIR CAREGIVERS THE GIFT OF TIME TO DEVOTE TO OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES.WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS, WHOSE GIFTS THROUGH FUNDRAISING APPEALS, EVENTS AND PLANNED GIVING ENSURE THAT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES CAN CONTINUE TO GROW AND SERVE THOSE IN NEED.

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 November 6, 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 July 1989.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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