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Brockton Area Arc Inc

EIN 04-2323368 · Brockton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BROCKTON AREA ARC INC WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AND FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND DIRECT SERVICES THAT OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR SERVICES EMPOWER AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL GOALS AND FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND RESPECT.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
260
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$142,250, executive director

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 13 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. $1.5 million spent. THE ARC OF GREATER BROCKTON FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (DESE) TO PROVIDE PLANNING ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS IN MANAGING THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING A CHILD WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THESE SERVICES EXTEND TO THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE AND SUPPORT THEM: PARENTS, SISTERS AND BROTHERS, GRANDPARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHERS.MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER TEAM INCLUDE COORDINATORS THAT ARE FLUENT IN PORTUGUESE, CAPE VERDEAN CREOLE, FRENCH, SPANISH AND HAITIAN CREOLE. WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION IN OTHER LANGUAGES UPON REQUEST.THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER SPONSORS A VARIETY OF SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS PROVIDING FAMILY MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES, SHARE RESOURCES, AND BUILD SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS.
  2. $1.7 million spent. THE ARC OF GREATER BROCKTON DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM, WITH LOCATIONS IN BROCKTON (INSIDE OUR RAYMOND CARCHIDI CENTER FOR WELLNESS) AND IN EASTON, PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ALL NEW PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BE MASS HEALTH ELIGIBLE AND RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH EVALUATION PRIOR TO DEVELOPING A GOAL ORIENTED PLAN TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES. OUR EASTON LOCATION IS STAFFED BY CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, WHICH ALLOWS US TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS WHO MAY HAVE MORE ADVANCED MEDICAL CONDITIONS.IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES SOCIAL SKILLS, MUSIC, ART, MOVEMENT, NUTRITION/COOKING, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND VOLUNTEER PROJECTS. THE MODEL IS IDEAL FOR TAILORING A PROGRAM SPECIFIC TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EVERY PARTICIPANT.UTILIZING THE EXPERTISE OF OUR STAFF, PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NUMEROUS IN-HOUSE AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND HELP PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS, AND UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS THROUGH HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING INITIATIVES.
  3. $1.4 million spent. THE ARC OF GREATER BROCKTON OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE IN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WITHIN OUR OWN INTERNAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS. OUR DEDICATED STAFF ASSIST ADULTS WITH VARYING ABILITIES TO PREPARE FOR, ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $2.4 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:- COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS- DDS AND DESE RESIDENTIAL PREVENTION PROGRAM- INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS- AGENCY WITH CHOICE- INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

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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