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Concepts of Independence Inc

Concepts of Independence is a not-for-profit organization that serves severely disabled individuals in New York that are recipients of personal care assistance services that are funded though NYS …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Concepts of Independence Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Concepts of Independence is a not-for-profit organization that serves severely disabled individuals in New York that are recipients of personal care assistance services that are funded though NYS Medicaid. Concepts' role is to provide payroll processing monitoring fiscal intermediary.and other vendor responsibilities. Concepts' services are available throughout New York City's five boroughs and several NYS counties.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Concepts of Independence Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 510239824. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $182M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Concepts of Independence Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Concepts of Independence Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years. Its registered address is 120 Wall Street 9th Floor, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Concepts of Independence Inc has $182M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Concepts of Independence Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $182M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Concepts of Independence 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.

Concepts of Independence Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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 Concepts of Independence 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.

Concepts of Independence is a not-for-profit organization that serves severely disabled individuals in New York that are recipients of personal care assistance services that are funded though NYS Medicaid. Concepts' role is to provide payroll processing monitoring fiscal intermediary.and other vendor responsibilities. Concepts' services are available throughout New York City's five boroughs and several NYS counties. Concepts of Independence Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Concepts of Independence Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $182M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Concepts of Independence Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Concepts of Independence Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510239824, 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
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anthony Caputo
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony C• C•••••
President
AN
Anthony C•••••
President
BE
Beata K••• J•••••••••
Director
DO
Donette T••••••
Director
JO
Joann V•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
Joan V•••••••
Vice President
JO
Joeseph L••••••
DIR OF OUTREACH
JO
John L•••• B••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joseph L•••••
DIR OF OUTREACH
JO
Jose R••••••••
Director
JU
Judith T••••••••
Secretary
LO
Louise W•••••••
Treasuer
MA
Maria M••••••
Deputy Director
NA
Nancy B••••
Chairman
TI
Tiffany K••••
Director
WE
Westley P••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ZB
Zbigniew M•••••
DIR OF IT
ZO
Zoe A••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$166.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$165.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$182.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$182.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$201.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Concepts of Independence Inc This page 79 $182.1 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 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 Concepts of Independence Inc

What is Concepts of Independence Inc?
Concepts of Independence Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Concepts of Independence is a not-for-profit organization that serves severely disabled individuals in New York that are recipients of personal care assistance services that are funded though NYS Medicaid. Concepts' role is to provide payroll processing monitoring fiscal intermediary.and other vendor responsibilities. Concepts' services are available throughout New York City's five boroughs and several NYS counties.
When was Concepts of Independence Inc founded?
Concepts of Independence Inc was founded in 1977.
Who leads Concepts of Independence Inc?
Anthony Caputo serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Concepts of Independence Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Concepts of Independence Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Concepts of Independence Inc trustworthy?
Concepts of Independence Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Concepts of Independence Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510239824.
What is Concepts of Independence Inc's website?
https://www.coiny.org