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Allegany County Community Opportunities and Rural Developmen

EIN 22-2218884 · Belmont, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACCORD CONNECTS PEOPLE TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT STABILITY AND GROWTH.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
141
Volunteers
469
Highest pay
$149,977, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 February 28, 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 (2)
  1. $3.9 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OACCORD'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH FOUR CENTER-BASED, ONE SCHOOL-BASED, AND HOME VISITING OPTIONS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH NUTRITION, SOCIAL, AND OTHER SERVICES, ENCOURAGING THE ROLE OF PARENTS AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHERS. HEAD START SERVES PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. AS WITH ALL ACCORD SERVICES, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR OWN GOALS WHILE RECEIVING PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED TOWARD SUCCESSFUL ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. COLLABORATION WITH OUR CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS ASSURES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DELIVERY AND SERVICE COORDINATION. ACCORD'S HEAD START PROGRAM IS FUNDED TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 179 CHILDREN AND HAS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION FOR PREPARING CHILDREN IN THE FIVE SCHOOL READINESS DOMAINS WHICH INCLUDE LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, COGNITION AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, APPROACH TO LEARNING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ACCORD'S SUCCESS IS BUILT ON COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HEALTH PROVIDERS, PARENTS, AND LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OACCORD CORPORATION IS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY DESIGNATED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE, A RURAL PRESERVATION COMPANY THROUGH THE NYS DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL, AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE CENTER THROUGH THE NYS EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. ACCORD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHICH INCLUDES A 24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE AND SECURE SHELTER, PREPARATION OF ORDERS OF PROTECTION, COURT ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, AND SERVICE COORDINATION FOR ALL COMMUNITY RESPONDERS, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, PROBATION, SEXUAL ASSAULT PROVIDERS, COURT SYSTEMS, AND ELDER ABUSE RESPONDERS. HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDED SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AN EIGHT UNIT HOMELESS HOUSING FACILITY FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS HOME OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF 30 LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL UNITS, COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY PROPERTIES. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS REFLECTIVE OF THE COUNTY'S 16.3% POVERTY RATE. FINANCIAL LITERACY IS CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED INTO ALL SERVICE DELIVERY COMPONENTS WITH OUTCOMES DEFINED BY MOVEMENT IN FAMILY WELL-BEING FROM IN CRISIS, TO STABLE, AND UP TO THRIVING AS MEASURED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, FOOD, BUDGETING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, AND PARENTING AND OTHER SELF-SUFFICIENCY DOMAINS. IN 2021, ACCORD ADDED THE FATHERHOOD CONNECTION PROVIDING GROUP SUPPORT TO INCREASE FATHERS' CONNECTION TO THEIR CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 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 February 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 September 1978.

    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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