Larc School Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LARC SCHOOL STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS AND ADULTS WITH VARYING DISABILITIES IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $9.8 million
- Spending
- $10.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 13.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
- Employees
- 173
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $213,889, 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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 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 (2)
- $6.4 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: LARC SCHOOL PROVIDES A DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-21 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN MOTOR & COGNITIVE SKILLS, SOCIAL GROWTH, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE. THE CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL CLIMATE ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO LOVE LEARNING, INVEST THEMSELVES IN THEIR EDUCATION, AND TO EMPOWER THEM TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A LANGUAGE ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUALIZED MULTI-SENSORY CURRICULUM AND TOTAL COMMUNICATION APPROACH THROUGH PLAY-BASED LEARNING IN A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PRIMARY/INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRONG FOCUS ON FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 13. A VARIETY OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES ARE UTILIZED TO HELP EACH STUDENT ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE SECONDARY PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN AGES 14 TO 21 VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN INDEPENDENCE AND INCORPORATES A WORK READINESS PROGRAM, COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION, AND ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE.
- $1.7 million spent. ADULT PROGRAM: LARC SCHOOL'S SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OVER THE AGE OF 21. STAFF IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE EXPERTISE REQUIRED FOR DAILY LIFE CARE ISSUES AS WELL AS THERAPY CONSULTATION AND HEALTH SERVICES. LARC'S SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OFFERS RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES BOTH WITHIN THE PROGRAM AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.
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
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.
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.
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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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