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The Arc of Texas

EIN 20-1706452 · Beaumont, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$330,725
Spending
$355,692
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%
Employees
5

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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 72 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $218,602 spent. ADULT SERVICES BENEFITS: PROVIDES A VARIETY OF MONTHLY SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES INCREASE CONSUMER'S ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH PEERS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONTHLY SOCIALIZATION EVENTS, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING.
  2. $35,790 spent. CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES BENEFITS: PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND/OR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 18 WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS; SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM; SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME; "FAMILY FUN DAYS" FULL OF ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; STIPEND PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR SUMMER SERVICES; ANNUAL DAY LONG EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
  3. $23,654 spent. SELF ADVOCATE BENEFITS: FACILITATES THE "SOUTHEAST TEXAS SELF ADVOCATES" (A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGES 18 AND UP) WHO LEARN HOW TO RUN AND ORGANIZATION, PROMOTE SELF-ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION. REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD AND HOST A TOPIC AND OR SPEAKER THAT BROADENS SELF-AWARENESS AND EMPOWERS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. SELF-ADVOCATES ALSO ATTEND ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND VISIT WITH LOCAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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