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Acds Inc

EIN 23-7175975 · Plainview, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACDS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFETIME RESOURCES OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, INNOVATION AND INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED) AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES. ACDS PROVIDES SERVICES IN THREE MAJOR PROGRAM CATEGORIES: (1) EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3, (2) PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND RELATED THERAPY SERVICES FROM AGES 3 TO 5, AND (3) ADULT SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES (IRA'S), RECREATIONAL AND RESPITE PROGRAMS, DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM AND SELF DIRECTED BROKERAGE AND FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES. WE ALSO OPERATE A LICENSED DAY CARE PROGRAM, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED UNDER OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

Income
$62.8 million
Spending
$60.4 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1,135
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$468,548, former ceo

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 17 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 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. $23.5 million spent. PRESCHOOL - ACDS PROVIDES PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS (IN WHICH TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN ARE ALSO SERVED), AS WELL AS RELATED THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN A CENTER-BASED CLASSROOM SETTING, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRE-ACADEMICS ALIGNED WITH NEW YORK STATE PRESCHOOL STANDARDS, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, ADAPTIVE AND GROSS AND FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT. ACDS ALSO PROVIDES HOME BASED SEIT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL AGE GROUP. PARENT TRAINING IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
  2. $18.9 million spent. SELF DIRECTION - ACDS SERVES AS A FISCAL INTERMEDIARY (FI) FOR INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN OPWDD'S SELF-DIRECTION PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO HAVE GREATER CONTROL OVER THEIR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD, ACDS MANAGES PAYROLL PROCESSING, BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, AND COMPLIANCE FOR SELF-HIRED STAFF WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, ACDS ENSURES THAT FUNDS ALLOCATED THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL'S SELF-DIRECTION BUDGET ARE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE & FEDERAL GUIDELINES, INCLUDING PROCESSING REIMBURSEMENTS, TRACKING EXPENDITURES, AND MAINTAINING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, ACDS HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE SELF-DIRECTION, MANAGE BUDGETS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED) AND ACCESS NECESSARY SERVICES, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND / OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $11.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES - ACDS PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ALL OF OUR HOMES PROVIDE ROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPERVISION, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING EACH RESIDENT PROGRESS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR DAILY LIFE. THE AGENCY'S GROUP HOMES ENABLE THE RESIDENTS WE SERVE TO LEAVE THEIR PARENTS' HOMES AND LIVE ON THEIR OWN AS MOST ADULTS DO. MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS ATTEND DAY PROGRAMS AND/OR WORK PART-TIME. EACH RESIDENT'S PROGRAM IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. ACDS ALSO PROVIDES DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AGING OUT OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTAKE IN A PROGRAM THAT ENABLES THEM TO VOLUNTEER IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 August 1973.

    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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