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The Arc of Hunterdon County Inc

EIN 22-1659502 · Hampton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF HUNTERDON COUNTY SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AGENCY ENABLES THOSE IT SUPPORTS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ON THEIR OWN TERMS AS PROUD, VITAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Income
$20.0 million
Spending
$20.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
279
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$208,499, 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

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

    12 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. $302,912 spent. DAY PROGRAM - THE ARC OF HUNTERDON COUNTY OPERATES DAY PROGRAM CENTERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. DAY TIME SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD WORK SKILLS, SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR FRIENDS, AND GET CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY THE HUNTERDON COUNTY COMMUNITY OFFERS. THE NUMBER SERVED IS APPROXIMATELY 40.
  2. $14.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE ARC OF HUNTERDON PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COUNTY. APPROXIMATELY 62 CITIZENS ARE SERVED IN 20 GROUP HOMES. APARTMENTS ARE OPERATED TO ENABLE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN AN APARTMENT ENVIRONMENT, THE NUMBER SERVED IS APPROXIMATELY 17. EACH PROGRAM ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS VITAL MEMBERS.
  3. $243,378 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - THE ARC OF HUNTERDON PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. IN HUNTERDON COUNTY, THE AGENCY WORKS WITH HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE OFFERED PROPER SERVICES. FAMILY SUPPORT HELPS FAMILIES NAVIGATE SERVICES OFFERED TO CHILDREN AS WELL ADULTS.
  4. $1.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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 July 2018.

    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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