Arc of New Jersey Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ARC MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH SUPPORTS AND SERVICES WHICH ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND CHOICE.
- Income
- $16.9 million
- Spending
- $16.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- -1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 336
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $195,691, chief executive officer
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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 70% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $12.4 million spent. DURING THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD, THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 71 CLIENTS, PROVIDING A TOTAL OF 365 DAYS OF CARE. THE PROGRAM DELIVERED [INSERT NUMBER] SESSIONS/EVENTS THAT INCLUDED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES.THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE CURRENT PERIOD WAS TO ENSURE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE DAILY LIVING SUPPORT TAILORED TO EACH RESIDENT'S NEEDS. THIS INCLUDED ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES.THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER SUPPORT NEEDS.IN ADDITION TO MEASURABLE SERVICES, RESIDENTS REPORTED IMPROVED SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, GREATER SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE. STAFF OBSERVED ENHANCED DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND HIGHER RESIDENT SATISFACTION, SUPPORTED BY INFORMAL FEEDBACK AND CARE PLAN PROGRESS REVIEWS.
- $2.1 million spent. VOCATIONAL AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES:THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STRUCTURED DAYTIME SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, OR RELATED CONDITIONS. DAY HABILITATION FOCUSES ON ENHANCING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, WHILE VOCATIONAL SERVICES PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH JOB-READINESS TRAINING, SKILL-BUILDING, AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES. ON AVERAGE, 80-90 CLIENTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY, WITH PROGRAMMING OFFERED 260 DAYS PER YEAR. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN 46 DAILY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS, AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS, ALONG WITH 1015 COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND 510 SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS YEARLY.CURRENT OBJECTIVE: SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN GAINING INDEPENDENCE, DEVELOPING WORK-RELATED SKILLS, AND INCREASING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.LONG-TERM GOAL: ENABLE CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SECURE COMPETITIVE OR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN ACTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.IMPACT: PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE PROGRESS IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT, WITH RETENTION RATES OF 85-90% AND CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENTS IN CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
- $24,556 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS:FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING AT HOME. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A COORDINATED NETWORK OF SERVICES INCLUDING RESPITE, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, AND RECREATION. STAFF MEMBERS RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE, HELPING FAMILIES EVALUATE AND ACCESS SERVICES THAT MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS.RESPITE SERVICES:FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RELIEF TO CAREGIVERS THROUGH REGULAR RESPITE VISITS. DURING THESE SESSIONS, STAFF OFFER COMPANIONSHIP AND WORK TOWARD MUTUALLY DEFINED GOALS IN AREAS SUCH AS SOCIALIZATION AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS, HELPING TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH THE FAMILY MEMBER AND THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING CARE.
- $379,213 spent. SUPPORT COORDINATION SUPPORT COORDINATION SERVICES HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS, COORDINATE, AND MONITOR NEEDED SUPPORT. SERVICES FOCUS ON PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR CHOICES, AND ENSURING THEY RECEIVE EFFECTIVE AND APPROPRIATE CARE THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION. RESIDENTIAL COST OF CARE SERVICES COVER THE EXPENSES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE COSTS INCLUDE STAFFING, DAILY LIVING SUPPORTS, MEALS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. FEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE INDIVIDUAL'S LEVEL OF NEED, THE TYPE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTING, AND THE INTENSITY OF SERVICES REQUIRED.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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