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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1899378 · Salem, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF SALEM COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REALIZE THEIR EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL GOALS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
111
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$85,916, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (12)
  1. $1.5 million spent. WORKSHOP - THIS PROGRAM CONCENTRATES ON BRINGING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TOWARD THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE POSSIBLE WITH TRAINING AND PAID VOCATIONAL WORK TYPE JOB EXPERIENCES UTILIZING VARIOUS SKILLS SUCH AS ASSEMBLY, PACKING, JANITORIAL AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THIS INCLUDES LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS SERVICE THROUGH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, VOTER REGISTRATION AND SOCIAL FUNCTION SUPPORT. AN ADDITIONAL PLUS INCLUDES A VARIETY OF SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS.
  2. $592,656 spent. ADULT ACTIVITIES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ADULT BEHAVIORS, WORK ATTITUDES, AND INCENTIVES TO USE PERSONAL TIME CONSTRUCTIVELY. IT IS ORGANIZED AROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING IN PERCEPTION, FINE AND GROSS COORDINATION, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION AND HYGIENIC FUNCTIONING.
  3. $1.5 million spent. GROUP HOMES I & II - SUPERVISED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A NORMALIZED RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE TRAINING AND SUPERVISION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THEIR INNATE POTENTIAL.
  4. $53,991 spent. RESPITE CARE - IN HOME CARE FOR ADULTS
  5. AUXILIARY
  6. LEASED HOME APARTMENTS GRANT
  7. FAMILY SUPPORT
  8. HOTEL RESPITE
  9. IN HOME SUPPORT
  10. DROP IN SATURDAY
  11. THRIFT SHOP
  12. MOBILE CREW

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

  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? 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 September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 1970.

    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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