Nysarc Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Williamsville, New York, registered in 1954, with $65,642,012 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.6M
▲ 17.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54.0M
Net assets
$35.0M
Employees
1,283
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Nysarc Inc: 85% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nysarc Inc: 8 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Nysarc Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nysarc Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Nysarc was founded in 1949 to meet a critical mission - to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Education program: the arc erie county new york provides multidisciplinary evaluations and specialized educational and therapeutic services for children who have been deemed eligible for those services by their respective school district's committee on special education.
Community supports and habilitative service: community habilitation services focus on teaching the skills needed to help a person become as independent as possible at home and in the community. day habilitation provides engaging, creative, and educational experiences for adults. this service is ideal for those who require comprehensive medical supports including nursing, medication administration and behavioral assistance. participants have the option of joining a selection of activities including art, music, exercise, or venturing off to visit the many great treasures we have in western new york including parks and community opportunities.respite services are provided in individual's homes, in the community and site-based and are meant to provide temporary, short-term relief for families and care providers to enable them a break from constant, intensive participant care and supervision.
Revenue grew from $42.6M (FY2013) to $65.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44.0M
Total liabilities
$8.9M
Net assets
$35.0M
Salaries & benefits
$42.8M
79% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,642,012▲17.4% | $53,986,541▲0.2% | $35,027,651▲41.7% | $43,950,886▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $55,920,464▼3.1% | $53,889,070▼3.8% | $24,726,364▲12.1% | $33,584,028▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,721,000▲19.4% | $56,003,587▲18.5% | $22,063,333▲6.8% | $32,060,670▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $48,333,170▲4.8% | $47,255,605▲3.9% | $20,653,425▲5.9% | $33,406,388▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,137,521▼3.9% | $45,466,735▼3.3% | $19,496,832▲3.9% | $31,860,300▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,988,128▼3.3% | $47,000,610 | $18,760,383▲8.4% | $29,321,001▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $49,613,014▲6.4% | $46,984,636▲1.2% | $17,307,221▲17.7% | $26,241,718▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,638,778▲2.3% | $46,443,314▲3.6% | $14,702,589▲2.4% | $22,082,456▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $45,587,269▲0.6% | $44,839,193▲2.8% | $14,352,427▲6.7% | $22,563,968▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,317,871▲3.9% | $43,600,750▲0.6% | $13,446,602▲15.6% | $21,543,982▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,625,155▲2.5% | $43,334,569▲2.4% | $11,634,616▲8.8% | $20,898,837▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,576,747 | $42,303,384▼0.6% | $10,692,916▲24.9% | $20,090,977▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $42,545,007▼0.6% | $8,558,471▼4.4% | $17,280,564▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $42,795,235▲1.4% | $8,953,749▲4.9% | $18,586,372▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,205,348 | $8,535,642 | $18,576,368 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Douglas Digesare — $253,530 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Digesare | Chief Executive Officer | 39.5 | $253,530 |
| Lissa Carroll | Chief Human Resource Offic | 39.5 | $155,062 |
| Michelle Cordero | Chief Operating Officer | 39.5 | $150,001 |
| Lori Brien | Chief Financial Officer | 39.5 | $143,929 |
| James Otis | Director of Information Te | 39.5 | $111,231 |
| Peter Schmitt | Director of Finance | 39.5 | $106,056 |
| Bryan Devans | Director Vocational/employment Services | 39.5 | $105,246 |
| Linda Malkiewicz | Principal | 39.5 | $102,920 |
| Amy Thew | Assistant Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Brian F Attea Esq | Director | 2.5 | — |
| David Shute | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Dr Andrew Covey | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Eric Galdys | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Glen Wetzl | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Hannah Brecher | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Kevin O'leary | Vice Chairman | 2.5 | — |
| Kyle Cavalieri | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Molly Daetsch Hugar | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Patrick Young | Chairman | 2.5 | — |
| Peter J Martin Esq | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeworks Support Services LLC | Payroll Processing and Fees | $289,064 |
| O'connor Mechanical Corp | Hvac, Furness, Generators Installations | $162,235 |
| Buffalo Lawn & Landscape Inc | Landscaping | $120,350 |
| Nc Contracting Inc | Top Soil and Roadwork | $116,975 |
19 grants to Nysarc Inc totaling $197K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Nysarc Inc (EIN 16-0769044) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.