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Arc of Atlantic County Inc

EIN 22-1779284 · Egg Hbr Twp, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 65 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ARC OF ATLANTIC COUNTY IMPROVES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAKE CHOICES POSSIBLE ABOUT HOW AND WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.

Income
$19.3 million
Spending
$20.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
332
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$205,453, chief executive officer

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: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 65 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

    13 of 15 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. $13.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:GROUP HOMES - FIFTY-SIX (56) INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE IN THIRTEEN (13) HOMES THROUGHOUT ATLANTIC COUNTY. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDES 24-HOUR SUPERVISION ALONG WITH TRAINING AND DAILY LIVING SUPPORT.SUPERVISED APARTMENTS - FIFTY-THREE (53) INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE IN THIRTY-SEVEN (37) APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT ATLANTIC COUNTY. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDES 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE, ALONG WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT. COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PROGRAM AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING - FIFTY-TWO (52) INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDE IN HOMES AND APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT ATLANTIC COUNTY. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDES BETWEEN FOUR (4) AND TWENTY (20) HOURS OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.6 million spent. DAY HABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:OUR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES NINETY-THREE (93) INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING THEIR DAILY LIVING AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SIXTY-SIX (66) INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM DDD AND DVR AS THEY SEARCH AND INTERVIEW FOR JOBS. STAFF ALSO ASSIST IN JOB READINESS TRAINING, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND CAREER EXPLORATION.
  3. $1.5 million spent. SUPPORT COORDINATION AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT:SUPPORT COORDINATORS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR 400 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ANNUALLY. WE HELP PEOPLE FIND SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT THEY WANT AND NEED, DEVELOP A MEDICAID SERVICE PLAN, AND MONITOR THE PLAN AND SERVICES PEOPLE RECEIVE. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL LINKAGES FOR OTHERS THAT EMAIL OR CALL US WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVICES, ENTITLEMENTS, ELIGIBILITY, AND SUPPORTS.

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? 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 May 1984.

    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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