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The Arc of the South Shore Inc

EIN 04-2302069 · Hingham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF THE SOUTH SHORE IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES THIS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$16.8 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
256
Volunteers
153
Highest pay
$232,062, chief executive officer(until 9/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $6.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - THE RESIDENTIAL DIVISION PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF HOUSING OPTIONS, INCLUDING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, CONDOS AND APARTMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SHARED LIVING. IN THESE SETTINGS, SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH EMPHASIS ON HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $2.4 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION - THE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION IS AN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE, OFFERING BOTH EVALUATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OF AGE FOR WHOM THERE ARE DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS DUE TO BIOLOGICAL, MEDICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED INDIVIDUALLY IN THE HOME, IN SMALL INTEGRATED GROUPS AT OUR CENTER AND IN A RANGE OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. PARENT SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL AND RESOURCE REFERRAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  3. $1.9 million spent. ADULT FOSTER CARE - THE ADULT FOSTER CARE DIVISION PROVIDES 24 HOUR SERVICES IN A PERSONALIZED HOME SETTING TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO MAINTAIN THEIR DIGNITY AND PURSUE TYPICAL LIFE ROUTINES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE FROM A FAMILY OR NON-FAMILY CAREGIVER WHO LIVES IN THE HOME.
  4. $3.3 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - THE DAY HABILITATION DIVISION IS A MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS A TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONING IN THE AREAS OF SELF-CARE, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITES - THE PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITIES DIVISION (FORMERLY COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORTS) PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP, ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THEIR COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES. INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM ARE TRAINING AND WORK OPTIONS TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL INDEPENDENCE. PERSONAL CARE MANAGEMENT - THE PERSONAL CARE MANAGEMENT DIVISION ENABLES ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A PERMANENT OR CHRONIC DISABILITY TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN RESIDENCE OR COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORT PROVIDED BY A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT WHO PROVIDES PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE IN AT LEAST 2 AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. FAMILY SUPPORTS - THE FAMILY SUPPORTS DIVISION PROVIDES RESPITE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PLANNED ACTIVITIES FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING AND PROMOTE GREATER COMMUNITY INCLUSION.EMPLOYMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT DIVISION OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM PAID SUBCONTRACT WORK TASKS AT OUR WORK CENTER AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE WORKFORCE THROUGH JOB SKILL ACQUISITION, JOB PREFERENCE/ABILITY EVALUATION, JOB RECRUITMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INSTRUCTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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