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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1665355 · N Brunswick, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
159
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$294,115, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

    29 of 29 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. PROJECT HIRE IS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, PLACING AND SUPPORTING MEN AND WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO INTEGRATED AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MODEL INCLUDES JOB ASSESSMENT, JOB MATCHING, ON-SITE INTENSIVE TRAINING AND LIFELONG FOLLOW-ALONG SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITION PLANNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE POST-GRADUATION OPPORTUNITIES. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED THROUGH THE PROGRAM, WITH TRAININGS AND CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW JERSEY SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO SEEK TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPERATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $1.7 million spent. SYSTEMS ADVOCACY. THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, MULTI-FACETED ADVOCACY ON A NUMBER OF LEVELS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGISLATIVE, INSTITUTIONAL AND PERSONAL. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT WORKS PRIMARILY AT THE STATE LEVEL, WORKING WITH THE ADMINISTRATION, THE LEGISLATURE AND THE STAKEHOLDER DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS TO PROMOTE A THREE-TIERED MISSION 1) TO PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS ENTITLEMENTS OF CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 2) TO PROMOTE THEIR FULL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND 3) TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL WELFARE AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH ITS MAINSTREAMING MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED A STRONG HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY INITIATIVE THAT WORKS CLOSELY WITH NEW JERSEY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROTECT, FACILITATE AND ADVANCE FULL AND EQUAL ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE MAINSTREAMING MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM, THE PLANNING FOR ADULT LIFE PROGRAM AND FAMILY INSTITUTE OFFER TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS, ON IMPORTANT ISSUES RELATING TO THEIR LIVES DURING SCHOOL AND AFTER GRADUATION. THE ARC OF NEW JERSEY FAMILY INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $586,675 spent. CLIENT ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SEEKS TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION AND CORRECTIONAL HABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BECOME INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS SPECIALIZED JUVENILE OFFENDER SERVICES. THE SELF ADVOCACY PROJECT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF, INCLUDING EDUCATING STATE ADMINISTRATORS AND LEGISLATORS ABOUT ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM. THE PROJECT CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS A STRONG NETWORK OF LOCAL ADVOCACY GROUPS.

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 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? 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.

  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 September 7, 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 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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