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Opportunities for Otsego Inc

EIN 16-6066346 · Oneonta, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, MOBILIZES RESOURCES AND CREATES SOLUTIONS TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COUNTIES OF OTSEGO AND CHENANGO, NEW YORK. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVES, THRIVING FAMILIES, AND CARING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
176
Volunteers
556
Highest pay
$193,440, c.e.o./c.f.o.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 March 31, 2026, 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. $6.1 million spent. CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEAD START, A FEDERALLY FUNDED EDUCATIONAL CARE PROGRAM FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE 3 AND 4 YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. EARLY HEAD START SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH HOME VISITS AND CENTER BASED SERVICES, INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN, ONGOING SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TO OTHER SOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN), A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 THAT STRESSES NUTRITION EDUCATION AND GIVES FAMILIES VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE FORMULA AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES "BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES," A FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HOME-BASED MODEL IN WHICH FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET GOALS BASED ON THEIR STRENGTHS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ELIGIBILITY SCREENING FOR THOSE SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE AND ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST HOMELESS AND AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENTAL SUBSIDIES, HOUSING LOCATION ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO IS ALSO THE MAIN PROVIDER OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN OTSEGO COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REFERRAL TO SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $557,390 spent. ENERGY SERVICES - PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH THEIR UTILITY AND HOME ENERGY NEEDS BASED ON THEIR INCOME OR CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUEL, UTILITY, EMERGENCY, FURNACE REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. WEATHERIZATION IS AVAILABLE TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS AND IS DESIGNED TO MAKE THEIR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
  4. $442,915 spent. OTHER HUMAN SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO'S WHEELS TO WORK PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO ADULTS MAY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO ALSO OPERATES A COMMUNITY ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS AND INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY AND CONNECT WITH NEEDED RESOURCES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO PROVIDES SOCIAL CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES, CONNECTING ELIGIBLE MEDICAID MEMBERS TO HOUSING, NUTRITION, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH-RELATED NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.

    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 April 1966.

    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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