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Tiegerman Community Services Inc

EIN 46-1094626 · Glen Cove, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TIEGERMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (TCS) OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A SUPPORTIVE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES A LIFETIME OF PERSONAL GROWTH, LEARNING AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH ACQUIRING, RETAINING AND IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION AND THE ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE INDIVIDUALS FOLLOW A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE THAT INCLUDES IN-HOUSE MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER OR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
138
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$424,791, 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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. $3.9 million spent. AT TIEGERMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES (TCS), OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS EMPOWER ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, BY FOSTERING LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. EACH PARTICIPANT FOLLOWS A PERSONALIZED HABILITATION PLAN FOCUSED ON COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, AND REAL-WORLD INTERACTION. THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, INDIVIDUALS ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES ALIGNED WITH THEIR INTERESTS AND POTENTIAL CAREERS.OUR LONG ISLAND DAY HABILITATION, IN WESTBURY OFFERS CLASSROOMS, A SENSORY ROOM, AND ACTIVITIES LIKE ACADEMICS, MUSIC THERAPY, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. OUR QUEENS DAY HABILITATION AND PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS (PWW), IN RICHMOND HILL INCORPORATES TECHNOLOGY, THEATER ARTS, AND VOLUNTEER WORK. BETHPAGE PWW, SERVING NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES, PROVIDES FULL-DAY COMMUNITY IMMERSION THROUGH SOCIAL CLUBS, VOLUNTEERING, AND RECREATION. TCS PRIORITIZES INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, ENSURING DIVERSE PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS' SKILLS AND INTERESTS. DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. TCS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ADULTS WITH A LIVING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ENRICH THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES SO THEY REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE AND INDIVIDUALIZATION. TCS OPERATES A SIX BEDROOM INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA) IN A TRADITIONAL FAMILY STYLE RESIDENCE. IT IS A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND MAINTAINS THE INTERACTIONS WITH PRIMARY FAMILIES. THE IRA PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISION FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE CREATE A FAMILY FOR OUR INDIVIDUALS SO THAT THERE IS A HOME ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE RESIDENCE IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY AND OUR ADULTS PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES.
  3. $277,342 spent. TCS IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SEMP) SERVICES THROUGH OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD) AND ADULT CAREER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (ACCES-VR). TCS OPERATES A WEEKEND RESPITE PROGRAM EVERY OTHER SATURDAY LOCATED IN GLEN COVE N.Y. THE WEEKEND RESPITE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING PLAY AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AS WELL AS PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR THE FAMILIES.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 February 2013.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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