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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1686764 · Springfield, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS ORGANIZATION WILL UTILIZE ALL ITS RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT OUR INDIVIDUALS SERVED, THEIR FAMILIES AND ALL PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH OUR ORGANIZATION REALIZE A FULL, PRODUCTIVE AND ENHANCED LIFE.

Income
$37.7 million
Spending
$36.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
674
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$371,426, 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

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    16 of 16 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. $18.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR (24) GROUP HOMES AND TWO (2) SUPERVISED APARTMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. APPROXIMATELY 102 INDIVIDUALS ARE SERVED.
  2. $14.9 million spent. ADULT DAY SERVICES: THE ARC OF UNION DAY SERVICES PROVIDES PERSON-CENTERED DAY HABILITATION AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL.
  3. CORE FORM, PART III; STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Arc of Union County (Arc) is a non-profit, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and to assist their families in promoting the quality of their care and support. Affiliated with both the New Jersey and National Arc Chapters. The Arc of Union County annually serves approximately 1000 children and adults through a continuum of comprehensive programs geared to assist individuals and their families throughout all stages of their lives, growth and development. The Arc functions as both an advocacy and service agency committed to promoting holistic community integration and independence for children and adults with Intellectual disabilities and other comorbidities across the life span including early childhood, educational, social, residential, vocational and family domains. The Arc uses its functions to promote quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful choices and options for persons served. The Arc holds distinguished accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). HISTORY The Arc of Union County was founded in 1949 by parents of children with disabilities who wanted to ensure their children has a safe and comfortable home for their present and future life that would serve and advocate for them. Services The Agency provides services regulated under, Department of Children and Family Services, U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division Special Minimum Wage Rates under Section 14(C), WFNJ/NJLWD, and WIOA. The Agency is a DDD/Medicaid Approved Provider, qualified and prepared to deliver various services routinely and on an emergency basis: Assistive Technology, Behavioral Management, Career Planning, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Community Based Supports, Community Inclusion Services, Day Habilitation. Individual Supports, Interpreter Services, Natural Supports Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Prevocational Training, Respite, Respite (camp), Speech, Language, Hearing Therapy. Supported Employment -Individual, Supported Employment - Small Group, Transportation. 1. Family Support Services: Respite Services, On- And Off-Site Recreational Activities, Day Camp, After Work Supports, and Hotel Respite, and Recreational Programs. 2. Children Services includes: Add Developmental Day Care, Early Intervention Programs, in home Respite, In-Home Behavioral/PT/OT/Speech Supports, Saturday Program, After School, and Camp. 3. Residential Services: Residential Support Professional provides a safe, secure, and dependable support and assistance in areas that are necessary for individuals to achieve full social inclusion, independence, personal and economic well-being. Trained staff teaches and monitors skills development and provides support and mentoring for all service recipients through a person centered approach. Assure the individuals' safety, health, and access into the community, and provide recreational opportunities, opportunities to advance in their life skills, and ongoing trainings. The Arc's core values have created a culture that supports inclusive and quality life experiences for individuals served and encourages their independence, self-determination and active participation in the community. The Group homes are person-centered, ensure respect, present and encourage choices, and help individuals to attain their highest potential. 4. Adult Day Services Day Services: The Arc of Union Day habilitation programming designed to promote the best interests of each individual. The major emphasis of the agency's Day Habilitation is to provide education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the participant's person-centered Service Plan. Adult Day Habilitation programs include specialized services, including Behavior Support programs, Behavioral Health Support Programs, Healthcare Support Day Programs, and Social Day Programs. Medical Support Program focuses on individuals with medical/health care concerns and provides habilitation, community inclusion, enriched daily activities, and physical therapy services. Programming for individuals with behavioral challenges is similar to our Day Habilitation Services that do not offer a medical or behavioral support component, but put much emphasis on behavioral strategies. Behavioral and Mental Health Supports Day Program, which integrates Mental Health and Behavioral Services. While the main service is day habilitation, the program provides mental health, behavioral health and dementia treatment and longer-term supportive services to improve the overall well-being of individuals, families and the community. Adult Days Programs offers pre-vocational training and opportunities for individuals to develop work skills through volunteering and job sampling with staff supports throughout the duration of their participation. 5. Workforce Development and Supported Employment Services: Provides an expansive Workforce Development segment offering high quality Job Evaluations, pre-placement job training, job placement and supported employment opportunities to service recipients. Programming enhances service recipients' job skills to advance their knowledge towards competitive employment. Trained and qualified professionals constantly evaluate strengths, priorities, needs, abilities and capabilities of service recipients. Assists program participants to achieve their career and learning goals. System promotes acquisition of skills including advancement of professional skills for securing employment, leadership development skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy. The programs promote growth and offer guidance to those served through coaching and mentoring. 6. Clinical Services: Provides evidence-based clinical supports to the service recipients. The

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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