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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1620254 · Hackensack, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITIZENS OF BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTIES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, DIRECT SERVICES, AND CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN FULFILLED AND INDEPENDENT STATUS WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND TO INITIATE ACTIONS TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF DISABILITY WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

Income
$24.2 million
Spending
$23.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
490
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$172,307, asleep overnight counselor

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    11 of 12 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. $11.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS, SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAMS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS. GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS PROVIDE 24 HOUR SUPPORT, TRAINING IN DAILY LIVINGS SKILLS, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SUPPORTED LIVING PROVIDES SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS EITHER IN THE FAMILY HOME OR THE INDIVIDUAL'S OWN APARTMENT. INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOME/APARTMENT WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND SKILL TRAINING. OVER 160 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
  2. $3.1 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM:INFANT/TODDLER SERVICES: THE CHILD CENTER SERVES OVER 400 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE MENTAL, PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT AS WELL AS SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. COUNSELING AND SUPPORT ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS. TRANSITIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN TRANSFERRING TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. OUR TIME CLASSES ARE BEING HELD FOR CHILDREN AGES 20-36 MONTHS RECEIVING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. THE SMALL GROUPS MEET WEEKLY AND ARE STAFFED BY TEACHERS AND THERAPISTS. THE CLASSES FOCUS ON SEPARATION, SOCIALIZATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS. A PARENT/CARETAKER SUPPORT GROUP, FACILITATED BY A SOCIAL WORKER, RUNS SIMULTANEOUSLY. INTACT: A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF TRAINING, COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WITH CHILD REARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ALSO PARENTS.
  3. $3.2 million spent. ADULT TRAINING SERVICES:FULL-TIME DAY PROGRAMMING WAS PROVIDED FOR OVER 70 INDIVIDUALS. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN THE AREAS OF PERSONAL AWARENESS, DAILY LIVING,SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND TRANSPORTATION ARE PROVIDED. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $3.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES: VOCATIONAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT, AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

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? 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 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 1951.

    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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