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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-1968555 · Manville, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF SOMERSET COUNTY PROVIDES A LIFETIME OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVLOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE GROWTH, ACHIEVEMENT, AND ONGOING INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$20.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
349
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$163,775, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

    7 of 8 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 (5)
  1. $11.1 million spent. ADULT SERVICES- ADULT SERVICES PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (21 AND OLDER). PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SKILL ACQUISITION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES- A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT NEEDS AND DESIRED ENVIRONMENT. THE ARC OPERATIONS 13 GROUP HOMES; 26 SUPERVISED APARTMENTS AND 7 SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF 92 ADULTS SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES- THIS PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH CENTER AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES, LEARN ROUTINES AND WORK SKILLS AND TO PURSUE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYMENT IS SUPPORTED BY JOB COACHES AND MAY BE INDIVIDUALIZED OR GROUP CREWS. UP TO 80 INDIVIDUALS MAY RECEIVE THESE SERVICES DAILY.
  2. $547,927 spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES- CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL AND RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM BIRTH THROUGH 21 YEARS OF AGE. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER BOTH HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDED BY HIGHLY CREDENTIALED THERAPISTS, TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EARLY INTERVENTION (BIRTH TO 3 YEARS)-THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT CAN BE PROVIDED BOTH IN THE HOME OR IN THE CHILD CARE CENTER. 130-145 CHILDREN SERVED ON A MONTHLY BASIS. DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL (3 MONTHS-6 YEARS- OUR DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS A FULLY INTEGRATED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE EACH CHILD TO DEVELOP & GROW THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULUM & PROGRAMS. UP TO 30 CHILDREN MAY BE SERVED MONTHLY. PARENTS AND CHILDRENTOGETHER FOR FAMILIES FOR WHOM THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND TEACHES PARENTING SKILLS AND ALSO PROVIDES THE SUPPORT TO HELP KEEP THE FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN ON TRACK EDUCATIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. UP TO 30 INDIVIDUALS SERVED MONTHLY. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (5-21 YEARS)- THEFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A CAREGIVER COME TO THE HOME TO SUPPORT THE CHILD WITH AN INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, WHILE GIVING PARENTS THE OCCASION TO MANAGE PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS/NEEDS. ROUGHLY 200 INDIVIDUALS SERVED EACH MONTH.
  3. $839,729 spent. CAMP JATONI (5 YEARS THROUGH ADULT)- CAMP JOTONI IS A SEASONAL CAMP PROGRAM FOR CAMPERS OF ALL AGES. THE CAMP OFFERS DAY CAMP, OVERNIGHT (RESIDENTIAL) CAMP AND AN EXTENDED CAMP PROGRAM THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST. CAMPERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY ARE WELCOME TO ENJOY THE PROGRAMS MANY OFFERINGS INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, NATURE, SPORTS, DRAMA, MOVEMENT AND SWIMMING. ONE ON ONE SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE CAMPERS WHO HAVE MORE INTENSIVE NEEDS. CAMP CAN SUPPORT 200 CAMPERS EACH SUMMER.
  4. $367,747 spent. THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER AT RVCC- FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND WORK RELATED SKILLS, THE ARC PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE CLASSES AND INDIVIDUALIZED OFFICE HOURS ON LOCATION AT RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE INTEGRATED COLLEGE COURSES AND ENGAGE IN CIVIC ACTIVITIES WHILE ATTENDING THE THREE YEAR PROGRAM AT THE CENTER. ROUGHLY 80 STUDENTS ARE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS.
  5. $4.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION.

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? 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 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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