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Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc

EIN 06-6010303 · Bristol, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BARC HAS BEEN AN ADVOCATE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR OVER 60 YEARS, PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, DAY/RECREATION/RESPITE PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER BRISTOL AREA.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
315
Highest pay
$140,942, executive di

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: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $4.4 million spent. DAY SUPPORT OPTIONS & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS:DAY SUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVE 89 PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING A RANGE OF SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. ONE SITE FEATURES A MULTI-SENSORY ROOM AND OUTDOOR PARK TO SUPPORT SENSORY STIMULATION AND RELAXATION. ANOTHER PROVIDES TRAINING FOCUSED ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PLANNING, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS. A THIRD OFFERS AN ART PROGRAM PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND EXPRESSION, AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH UNIQUE SENSORY NEEDS. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT 42 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS FOOD SERVICE, JANITORIAL SERVICES, HORTICULTURE, AND LANDSCAPING. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMPETITIVELY EMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $3.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - CLA: PROVIDES 18 RESIDENTS WITH HOUSING IN A LICENSED FACILITY THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, DECISION- MAKING, LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ALONG WITH GUIDANCE IN EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTHCARE.
  3. $3.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - CRS: PROVIDES 24 RESIDENTS WITH HOUSING THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, DECISION-MAKING, LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ALONG WITH GUIDANCE IN EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTHCARE.
  4. $34,763 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS.

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 May 1964.

    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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