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Extraordinary Home Care

EIN 27-2021133 · Uniondale, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

A CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY (CHHA) PROVIDING HOME-BASED THERAPY AND RELATED REHABILITATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Income
$38.2 million
Spending
$40.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
305
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$1.0 million, 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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 228% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 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 (1)
  1. $34.9 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ST. MARYS HOME CARE, A SPECIAL NEEDS CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY (CHHA), WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 TO EXPAND UPON A LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN A CARE DELIVERY SETTING WHERE CHILDREN CAN HEAL AND THRIVE. TODAY, WE REMAIN THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROVIDER OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS, DELIVERING CARE INTO THE HOMES OF THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE CARE. ST. MARYS HOME CARE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE FOR PATIENTS FROM NEWBORN TO 44 YEARS OF AGE. ST. MARYS HOME CARE, IS THE SOURCE FAMILIES TRUSTAND WITH GOOD REASON: WE PIONEERED THE FIRST LONG-TERM PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IN NEW YORK OVER 30 YEARS AGO, AND REMAINS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROVIDER OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS SERVED BY ST. MARYS HOME CARE ARE OFTEN MEDICALLY FRAGILE AND WITHOUT HOME CARE SERVICES, WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION OR INSTITUTIONAL CARE. THEIR DIAGNOSES RUN THE GAMUT OF CHILDHOOD SEVERE ILLNESSES INCLUDING COMPLICATION OF PREMATURITY, GENETIC DISORDERS, NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, NEURO-MUSCULAR DISORDERS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AIDS, CANCER, RESPIRATORY DISORDERS, CARDIAC DISORDERS AND VENTILATOR DEPENDENCE. ST. MARYS HOME CARES USES A FAMILY-CENTERED, TEAM APPROACH TO CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE HOME TO HELP PATIENTS REGAIN INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES PROVIDED BY ST. MARYS HOME CARE INCLUDE COMBINATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE NURSING CARE, REHABILITATION THERAPIES, PERSONAL CARE BY HOME HEALTH AIDES, PAIN MANAGEMENT, DISEASE AND MEDICATION EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT, TELEHEALTH, ARRANGING FOR EQUIPMENT, AND COORDINATION OF CARE WITH THE PATIENTS PHYSICIAN, FAMILY AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COURSE OF TREATMENT.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2012.

    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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