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Taconic Innovations Inc

EIN 22-3729121 · Wappingers Falls, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

the organization build a bridge to independence for individuals with developmental disabilities while providing innovative and individualized services and support.`

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$12.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
287
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$306,773, executive dir.

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 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 (7)
  1. $2.9 million spent. Community Habilitation program helps individuals learn, keep the skills needed to live safely and independently, make and keep friends, take part in community events and be part of your community. The Community Habilitation program is for individuals who do not live in an OPWDD certified or operated home. During the year 2024, 284,368 units of service were provided.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Home Care - Taconic provides support services that allows individuals to live safely in their homes.
  3. $1.9 million spent. Respite program provides temporary, short-term relief for families and care providers which enables them to arrange for their vacations, emergency coverage in the event of family or provider illness or death, or for a break from constant, intensive participant care and supervision. During the year 2024, 231,569 units of service were provided.
  4. $1.5 million spent. HCBS Group Day Habilitation Service helps individuals with acquisition, improvement of self-help,socialization and adaptive skills including communication, travel and other areas in adult education This program is offered to people regardless of where they live. During the year 2024, 15,222 units of services were provided.
  5. $1.2 million spent. Other programs include other services for individuals with disabilities.
  6. $559,538 spent. Supportive IRA provides practice in independent living under variable amounts of oversight delivered in accordance with the individuals needs for supervision. Supportive IRA also includes assistance with acquisition, retention or improvements of self-help skills related to activities of daily living, such as personalgrooming and cleanliness, bed-making and household chores, eating and the preparation of food, and the social and adaptive skills necessary to enable the individual to reside in a non-institutional setting. During the year 2024, 48 units of service were provided.
  7. $356,814 spent. Individualized Support Services include rent subsidies and housing transition stipends paid on behalf of people with disabilities through a direct contract with OPWDD. During the year 2024, 252 units of service were provided.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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