Arise at Marshall Farms Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE MISSION OF ARISE AT MARSHALL FARMS, INC. IS - TO ESTABLISH, DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, OPPORTUNITY AND CHOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES; - TO PROVIDE FULLY INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTION, TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADAPTIVE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING AND CART DRIVING; - TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION REGARDING ADAPTIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
- Income
- $333,915
- Spending
- $356,882
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -48.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $217,290, ceo (thru 12-2024)
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
Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 153% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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)
- $314,316 spent. ARISE AT MARSHALL FARMS CONDUCTS PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS, CART DRIVING, AND CARING FOR HORSES. ACTIVITIES BENEFIT FROM STRONG SUPPORT FROM FAMILIES, ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL AND DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WORK AND VOLUNTEER AT THE FARM ALONG WITH THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE DISABILITIES. BECAUSE OF THE INTEGRATED NATURE OF OUR PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF DISABILITIES IS ENHANCED AND PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 251 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 August 1998.
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 October 21, 2026.
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