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Consumer Directed Choices

As the premier provider of consumer-directed personal assistance, we empower independence and advocate for people with disabilities, seniors, and their families.

Human Services Albany, NY EIN 161516618 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Consumer Directed Choices

CDChoices is an enrolled provider within the New York State Medicaid- funded program called Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA). CDPA serves Medicaid recipients who choose to participate in this model, either as a self-directing consumer capable of managing their own care or having chosen a designated representative to act on their behalf. These recipients have a medical need for home care services, including skilled nursing tasks. Other services provided also include Expanded In-Home Service for the Elderly Program and Alzheimer’s Respite Care.

Founded
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

As the premier provider of consumer-directed personal assistance, we empower independence and advocate for people with disabilities, seniors, and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P82
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Consumer Directed Choices is a registered human services nonprofit based in Albany, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 161516618. 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 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $91M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Consumer Directed Choices 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 human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Consumer Directed Choices is located in Albany, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Consumer Directed Choices has $91M 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.

Consumer Directed Choices is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $91M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Consumer Directed Choices. 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.

Consumer Directed Choices 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CDChoices is an enrolled provider within the New York State Medicaid- funded program called Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA). CDPA serves Medicaid recipients who choose to participate in this model, either as a self-directing consumer capable of managing their own care or having chosen a designated representative to act on their behalf. These recipients have a medical need for home care services, including skilled nursing tasks. Other services provided also include Expanded In-Home Service for the Elderly Program and Alzheimer’s Respite Care. Consumer Directed Choices is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Consumer Directed Choices's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $91M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Consumer Directed Choices are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Consumer Directed Choices is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161516618, 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 (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

CH
Christopher Graber
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AR
Ariel R•••
Director
BR
Brian F••••••
CFO
CA
Carol D••••••
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
CH
Chris G•••••
CEO
CH
Christopher G•••••
CEO
CI
Cindy H•••
Director
EI
Eileen S••••••
VICE CHAIR
GE
Gerald L••••••
Director
GR
Greg G•••••••
Director
HO
Hongwei Z••••
SENIOR VP OPERATIONS
JA
Jane-Marie S••••••••
Chair
KI
Kim G•••••
Director
LO
Lori R••••••••
Director
MA
Mark K••••••••••••
Director
MI
Michael L•••••
Director
RY
Ryan K M••••••
Director
RY
Ryan K M•••••• E••
Director
ST
Stephanie O••••••
CORP COMPLIANCE
TA
Tammy R•••
Director
TH
Theresa T•••• W••••
Director
TH
Theresa W••••
Director
TH
Thomas C•••••••
Vice Chair
TH
Thomas G•••••
Secretary
TH
Thomas M••••••
Director
TH
Thomas S•••• C•••••••
CHAIRPERSON
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$90.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$69.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$54.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$46.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$40.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Consumer Directed Choices This page 79 $90.5 million -
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Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

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 - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Consumer Directed Choices

What is Consumer Directed Choices?
Consumer Directed Choices is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albany, United States. CDChoices is an enrolled provider within the New York State Medicaid- funded program called Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA). CDPA serves Medicaid recipients who choose to participate in this model, either as a self-directing consumer capable of managing their own care or having chosen a designated representative to act on their behalf. These recipients have a medical need for home care services, including skilled nursing tasks. Other services provided also include Expanded In-Home Service for the Elderly Program and Alzheimer’s Respite Care.
When was Consumer Directed Choices founded?
Consumer Directed Choices was founded in 1997.
Who leads Consumer Directed Choices?
Christopher Graber serves as CEO.
Where is Consumer Directed Choices located?
Headquartered in Albany, United States.
What is Consumer Directed Choices's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Consumer Directed Choices trustworthy?
Consumer Directed Choices 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 Consumer Directed Choices's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161516618.
What is Consumer Directed Choices's website?
http://www.cdchoices.org