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Endless Highway Inc

EIN 45-2839500 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We empower individuals who use mobility devices to live connected and active lives by cultivating inclusion in sports, recreation, arts, and communities.

Income
$564,380
Spending
$541,704
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$89,210, operations director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% 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 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $132,609 spent. Wheelchair Sports Expansion: Creating equity of access in sports for people who use mobility devices through purchasing adaptive equipment, training, and hosting inclusive wheelchair sports programs and events.This program is supported by contributions.
  2. $135,732 spent. Inclusivity/Accessibility Training & Consultation/Direction: In an effort to advance inclusion and accessibility in our community, Endless Highway offers free inclusion and accessibility training to community partners looking to up their inclusion game. The Operations & Communications Director delivers training on best practices for enhancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (I.D.E.A). The sessions are informed by the lived experience of the Founder, Consultant, and a network of individuals with various physical disabilities sharing their invaluable perspective.This program is supported by contributions.
  3. $141,038 spent. Adaptive Sports & Recreation Sponsorship: Endless Highway provides adaptive sports and recreation sponsorship in the following ways. (1) Individual custom adaptive equipment consultation, modification, and purchase. (2) Program equipment/supplies sponsorship/purchase (3) Individual sponsorship of program fees/related expenses for participation (4) Program sponsorship for misc. team expenses.This program is supported by contributions.
  4. Keys to Freedom: With this grant, Endless Highway will award one individual/family $40,000 towards the purchase and modification of a wheelchair adapted vehicle. In 2025, we designed the process, created the application, opened and closed the grant application window, and selected/notified the winner. There was no spending in relation to this grant in 2025, all purchases related will be made in the year 2026.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 2011.

    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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