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Kelberman Center Inc

EIN 55-0901293 · Utica, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KELBERMAN CENTER IS A REGIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND RELATED LEARNING CHALLENGES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE THROUGH: PROMPT EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AND SERVICES; SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT; INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, TRAINING AND RESEARCH. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO MAXIMIZE OUR COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL.

Income
$16.3 million
Spending
$16.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
501
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$181,365, 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $4.5 million spent. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA): THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. ADULTS LIVING IN THE IRA FOCUS ON BUILDING AND ENHANCING SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING SUCH AS COOKING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, HYGIENE, ETC. INDIVIDUALS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK AND/OR SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS INCREASED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. 29 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING 2024.
  2. $2.3 million spent. THE PROMISE PROGRAM: A FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS OLD. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INTENSIVE THERAPY, AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO DEMONSTRATE CHARACTERISTICS RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROMOTE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS AND ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE IN PREPARATION FOR THEIR TRANSITION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. DURING 2024; KELBERMAN SERVED 74 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT 8 COUNTIES.
  3. $2.9 million spent. SELF DIRECTION IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. A TRAINED AUTISM MENTOR ASSISTS WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES INDEPENDENT LIVING. FOR MANY PEOPLE, THIS CAN INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. AUTISM MENTORS ARE KELBERMAN CENTER STAFF WHO IS HIRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION IN LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. THE AUTISM MENTOR IS SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL TEAM WHO SPECIALIZE IN AUTISM SERVICES AND CAN ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF GOAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE DRIVEN BY CLIENT OUTCOMES, SO OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY WHAT EACH INDIVIDUAL WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THEIR OWN INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. 131 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.

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 December 2005.

    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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