Heritage Christian Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES, WE BELIEVE IN POSSIBILITIES. ESTABLISHED IN 1984, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES STRIVES TO ADVANCE AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY. OUR MORE THAN 3,900 EMPLOYEES WORK ALONGSIDE THE PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE OUR SERVICES, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE CAN ACHIEVE WHAT IS MEANINGFUL TO THEM. BASED IN ROCHESTER, WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN THE FINGER LAKES AND WESTERN NEW YORK, WE'RE INNOVATING AND EXPANDING AS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY GROW. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HOUSING OPTIONS AND THE SUPPORT WITHIN THEM, IN ADDITION TO PROGRAMS THAT SUSTAIN RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION. WE HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE, SETTING THE STANDARD FOR STATEWIDE WORKFORCE EDUCATION, ENSURING ROBUST HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EQUITY, AND EMBRACING SELF-EMPOWERMENT.
- Income
- $165.7 million
- Spending
- $157.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 5,037
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $489,328, president / ceo
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (11)
- $59.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES NEARLY 400 PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN COMMUNITY-BASED CERTIFIED HOMES ARE SUPPORTED 24 HOURS A DAY BY A COMPASSIONATE, HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF. AGENCY NURSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AROUND THE CLOCK, AND A HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES STAFF MEMBER SCHEDULES AND ATTENDS ALL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS TO ENSURE PROPER COMMUNICATION AND TO FOLLOW UP ON ANY MEDICAL CONCERNS. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES STAFF SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THEIR INTERACTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND IN LIVING THEIR LIVES WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE POSSIBLE.
- $39.0 million spent. SELF-DIRECTION (FISCAL INTERMEDIARY) HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES PROVIDES FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO SELF-DIRECT THEIR MEDICAID SERVICES. THIS APPROACH GIVES PARTICIPANTS GREATER CHOICE AND CONTROL IN SELECTING SUPPORTS SUCH AS RESPITE, MEANINGFUL DAY ACTIVITIES AND IN-HOME OR COMMUNITY SERVICES. PEOPLE HAVE THE OPTION OF CHOOSING THE SUPPORTS THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO THEM AND THE AGENCY THEY WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH. FOR PEOPLE EXPLORING OPTIONS OTHER THAN A TRADITIONAL GROUP HOME OR DAY HABILITATION SETTING, THE AGENCY OFFERS CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS WHERE PEOPLE CHOOSE WITH WHOM THEY WOULD LIKE TO LIVE AND SELECT THE SUPPORTS THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IN THEIR HOME.
- $13.6 million spent. DAY HABILITATION HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES' DAY PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE VOLUNTEER SERVICE.
- $7.2 million spent. EXPRESSIVE BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTERS EBCC OFFERS CHILD CARE IN A UNIQUE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT USING THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH, A HIGHLY REGARDED LEARNING CURRICULUM. EBCC SERVES CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 12, OFFERING INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, PRESCHOOL, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN, WRAP-AROUND CARE AND A SCHOOL-AGE SUMMER PROGRAM.
- $2.6 million spent. COMMUNITY HABILITATION HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES' COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE PERSON AND A STAFF MEMBER WORK TOGETHER TO PLAN THE DAY, WITH THE SCHEDULE DETERMINED BY THE PERSON RECEIVING SERVICES AND WHAT MATTERS MOST TO THEM. SUPPORT CAN BE PROVIDED FOR A FEW HOURS EACH WEEK OR FOR FULL DAYS, BASED ON OPWDD APPROVAL.
- $2.1 million spent. RESPITE SERVICES THE RESPITE PROGRAMS AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES OFFER SHORT-TERM CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEIR CAREGIVERS THE GIFT OF TIME TO DEVOTE TO OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN OFFERS BOTH SITE-BASED RESPITE AND IN-HOME RESPITE. SOME SITE-BASED PROGRAMS OFFER OVERNIGHT SUPPORT WHILE OTHERS PROVIDE HOURLY RESPITE.
- $444,541 spent. CUSTOMIZED RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS THESE HOMES TYPICALLY HOUSE BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR PEOPLE AND OFFER PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS COMMUNITY HABILITATION, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES, AND SELF-DIRECTION. THESE SETTINGS MAY OR MAY NOT BE OWNED BY HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES.
- $13.2 million spent. CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES IS AN APPROVED FACILITATOR FOR THE CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. HCS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE STATEWIDE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY, PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LLC, TO ENABLE CONSUMERS TO RECEIVE CARE FROM THE PEOPLE THEY KNOW AND TRUST. AS A FACILITATOR, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES CAN SUPPORT CONSUMERS ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING REGISTERING WITH PPL FOR CDPAP SERVICES, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN HAS BEEN A CDPAP PROVIDER SINCE 2016.
- $1.2 million spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT THE EMPLOYMENT ALLIANCE CONNECTS BUSINESSES WITH NEW TALENT BY MATCHING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES. IT PROVIDES PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS TO YOUTH AND ADULTS, HELPING THEM PREPARE TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND BUILD MEANINGFUL CAREER PATHS. IT PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, CUSTOMIZE EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND PROMOTE WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. IN ADDITION, THE EMPLOYMENT ALLIANCE OFFERS BUSINESSES GUIDANCE ON JOB ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADA COMPLIANCE, ALONG WITH BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATING DISABILITY INCLUSION INTO THEIR WORKFORCE.
- $501,750 spent. ELEVERSITY ELEVERSITY RAISES SERVICE STANDARDS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE CORPORATE WORLD AND IN THE HUMAN SERVICES INDUSTRY. ELEVERSITY PARTNERS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK STATE AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ELEVATE WORKFORCE SKILLS. ELEVERSITY WORKS WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN USING UP-TO-DATE INDUSTRY CONTENT AND CUSTOMIZED LEARNING MATERIALS, SHARE EXPERIENCES THROUGH DISCUSSIONS, IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASE PROFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM.
- $3.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S HEALTH HOME AS A CARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH HOME OF UPSTATE NEW YORK TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN NEW YORK. THIS COMMUNITY-BASED CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICE MODEL IS FAMILY DRIVEN AND YOUTH GUIDED. WITH THIS MODEL, ALL OF A CHILD'S CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDERS COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT ALL SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER.HUMAN SERVICES TRAINING THIS PROJECT IS A FREE, STATEWIDE TRAINING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EDUCATE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, JOB DEVELOPERS, JOB COACHES AND MANAGERS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.
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 February 1981.
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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