The Arc Foundation of Rockland Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ARC FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND, INC. WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE ARC ROCKLAND'S MISSION: "TO EMPOWER THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT TO MAKE PERSONAL CHOICES AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH RESOURCES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE." ON AN ONGOING BASIS, THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS FUNDING PROPOSALS FOR INITIATIVES REQUESTED BY THE ARC ROCKLAND, AND ARE AWARDED BASED UPON NEEDS AND GOALS THAT BEST SUIT THE ARC ROCKLAND'S MISSION. FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS/DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ARC ROCKLAND TO ASSIST IN SEEKING AND SECURING FUNDS THROUGH SEVERAL SOURCES. THESE INCLUDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GRANTS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, PLANNED GIFTS, AND IN-KIND DONATIONS. IN ADDITION TO OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVE AS AMBASSADORS TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $977,670
- Spending
- $783,005
- Spent on programs
- 55%
- Reserves
- 29.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $432,557 spent. THE ARC FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND TAKES A LEAD ROLE IN PROMOTING, PLANNING, AND EXECUTING FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE ARC ROCKLAND. THIS INCLUDES THREE ANNUAL EVENTS: THE HAROLD PETERSON MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC, STEP UP FOR THE ARC ROCKLAND WALK, AND A TASTE OF ROCKLAND. FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES ALSO INCLUDE MULTIPLE CAMPAIGNS DURING THE YEAR FOR INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN OUR FAMILY FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP, GIVING TUESDAY, AND END OF YEAR GIVING. THE ARC FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND ALSO RESEARCHES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FROM BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND STRATEGICALLY WRITES AND SUBMITS APPLICATIONS TO THOSE WITH STRONG ALIGNMENT. FUNDS GIVEN TO THE ARC ROCKLAND FROM THE ARC FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND SUPPORT A VARIETY OF KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO OUR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES; TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT TO DAY HABILITATION CENTERS, JOB SITES, AND VOLUNTEER PROJECTS; RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES; SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING; AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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