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Acds Inc

Acds is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, (continued on schedule o) (continued) innovation and inclusion for individuals with down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities …

Plainview, NY EIN 237175975 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Acds Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Plainview, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

Acds is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, (continued on schedule o) (continued) innovation and inclusion for individuals with down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a continuum of year round programs and services that meet the needs of children and adults and their families throughout their lifetimes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Acds Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Plainview, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 237175975. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $63M in annual revenue. 110 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Acds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Acds Inc is located in Plainview, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, Acds Inc has $63M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Acds Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $63M in annual revenue. The organization has 110 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Acds Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Acds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Acds Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Acds is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, (continued on schedule o) (continued) innovation and inclusion for individuals with down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a continuum of year round programs and services that meet the needs of children and adults and their families throughout their lifetimes. Acds Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Acds Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $63M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Acds Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Acds Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237175975, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Mike Durney
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barry G•••••••••
TREASURER
BR
Brian O••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Debbie S•• T•••••
TEACHER
DE
Delores G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Dolores G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr L•••••• K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Ellie G••••• M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Erica L•••••••
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
EU
Eugene K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GO
Gordon T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James V••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer M•••••
Director
JI
Jim M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John C•••••••••• C•••••••
Director
JU
Judith A•••••••
PRINCIPAL
LE
Leanne A••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ME
Megan L•••••••
Director
MI
Michael D•••••••••
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MI
Michael F••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael M S••••
Executive Director
MI
Michael S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MI
Mike D•••••
CEO
PA
Patricia L••••
PRINCIPAL
PE
Peter M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$62.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$51.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$38.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$35.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$29.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Acds Inc This page 89 $62.8 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 110 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Acds Inc

What is Acds Inc?
Acds Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Plainview, United States. Acds is dedicated to providing lifetime resources of exceptional quality, (continued on schedule o) (continued) innovation and inclusion for individuals with down syndrome, autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a continuum of year round programs and services that meet the needs of children and adults and their families throughout their lifetimes.
When was Acds Inc founded?
Acds Inc was founded in 1966.
Who leads Acds Inc?
Mike Durney serves as CEO.
Where is Acds Inc located?
Headquartered in Plainview, United States.
What is Acds Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Acds Inc trustworthy?
Acds Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Acds Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237175975.
What is Acds Inc's website?
http://www.acds.org