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Central New York Regional Emergency Medical Services Council Inc

EIN 20-4187107 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO COORDINATE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM ON A FIVE COUNTY REGIONAL BASIS.

Income
$261,182
Spending
$248,979
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
2
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$90,934, excutive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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. $188,143 spent. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT AND HELP DEVELOP A REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM SERVING ONONDAGA, CAYUGA, CORTLAND, OSWEGO AND TOMPKINS COUNTIES.
  2. $44,681 spent. THE REGIONAL CME ON-LINE EDUCATION PROGRAM ASSISTS PROVIDERS AND AGENCIES IN COMPLETING THEIR STATE CME RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON-LINE WITH A VENDOR THAT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
  3. CNYEMS IS A SPECIALTY COURSE SPONSOR FOR THE NYS DOH BUREAU OF EMS PROVIDING CERTIFIED LAB INSTRUCTOR COURSES AND CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR UPDATES. THE CERTIFIED LAB INSTRUCTOR COURSES PROVIDE NEW LAB INSTRUCTORS FOR THE COURSE SPONSORS IN THE CNYEMS REGION. THE UPDATES PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR THE CURRENT INSTRUCTORS TO RENEW THEIR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 2007.

    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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