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Al Sigl Foundation Inc

EIN 16-1544847 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 62 cents.

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

What it says it does

THE AL SIGL FOUNDATION RAISES, MANAGES AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO FOSTER THE GOALS OF THE AL SIGL COMMUNITY OF AGENCIES, ITS COLLABORATIVE MEMBER AGENCIES, AND THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE SERVED BY THOSE AGENCIES.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
33.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$252,841, president

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 62 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 23 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 (3)
  1. $96,000 spent. THE SPORTS COMMITTEE CAPPED OFF A SUCCESSFUL 2024, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTING $96,000 IN UNRESTRICTED FUNDS TO AL SIGL MEMBER AGENCIES THANKS TO A YEAR OF IMPACTFUL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. WE KICKED THINGS OFF BY HOSTING A LIFT FOR ABILITIES, OUR SKI BENEFIT RAISING A NET $7,041. THE 55TH ANNUAL SPORTS CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT WELCOMED MORE THAN 140 GOLFERS ACCROSS MORNING AND AFTERNOON ROUNDS, GENERATING A NET TOTAL OF $61,026. THE TENNIS BENEFIT CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE, DRAWING 72 PLAYERS FOR SATURDAY'S SELL-OUT TEAM TOURNAMENT AND 24 MORE FOR OUR FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL ROUND ROBIN. THIS TWO-DAY CELEBRATION RAISED $27,934. THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FINE TASTINGS BROUGHT TOGETHER GUESTS FOR AN EVENING OF SIPPING AND SAMPLING FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS, WINERIES, DISTILLERIES, AND BREWERIES, RAISING $47,742 TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION.
  2. $2,808 spent. THE 35TH ANNUAL AL SIGL COMMUNITY WALKABOUT BROUGHT HUNDREDS OF WALKERS AND ROLLERS TO EASTVIEW MALL FOR A MORNING FILLED WITH ACCESSIBLE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN. THIS HALLOWEEN-THEMED CELEBRATION FEATURED AN IMPRESSIVE COSTUME CONTEST, GIVING EACH PARTICIPANT THEIR MOMENT TO SHINE. AL SIGL MEMBER AGENCIES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, FAMILIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS CAME TOGETHER FOR THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT, EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION WHILE CELEBRATING ABILITIES.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE AL SIGL FOUNDATION IS CHARGED WITH RAISING FUNDS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE AL SIGL COMMUNITY OF AGENCIES AND ITS COLLABORATIVE MEMBER AGENCIES. THIS SUPPORT HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND BE MORE FULLY INCLUDED IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

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 March 1998.

    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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