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Arc of Camden County Inc

EIN 22-2192479 · Berlin, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE A 6-HOUR, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PROGRAM TO INVIGORATE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER OFFERS DIVERSIFIED VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$15.0 million
Spending
$14.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
325
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$144,954, 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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 (4)
  1. $6.3 million spent. THE ARC OF CAMDEN COUNTY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF SETTINGS TO PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE THE TRANSISTIONS FROM GRANT FUNDING TO MEDICAID FUNDING, THIS YEAR OUR RESIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT HAD COMPLETELY TRANSISTIONED. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM INCLUDES 7 GROUP HOMES WHICH GIVE 59 RESIDENTS A COMFORTABLE, SAFE HOME IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAM STAFF IN THE HOME 24/7 TO ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE WHILE HELPING WITH SELF-CARE, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT DAILY LIVING, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION. TWO SUPERVISED APARTMENT SITES AFFORD RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN AN APARTMENT SETTING WITH 24 HOUR SUPERVISION AVAILABLE ON SITE WITH STAFF WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN BANKING, TRANSPORTATION, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND OTHER SUPPORTS AS NEEDED. IN THE SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAM 16 INDIVIDUALS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN APARTMENTS. THE SUPPORTS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDED THE CLIENTS WHO TRANSISTIONED FROM OUR STATE CONTRACT FUNDING TO MEDICAID BILLIABLE SERVICES UNDER OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAMS. THE SERVICES REMAINED THE SAME, ONLY THE FUNDING SOURCE CHANGED.
  2. $3.9 million spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND WORK SKILLS, AS WELL AS TO FURTHER THEIR CAPACITY FOR SELF-DETERMINATION/ DECISION MAKING. WHILE SERVING ROUGHLY 225 INDIVIDUALS EACH PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ACQUISITION OF SKILLS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY TO FURTHER ATTAINMENT OF SKILLS.
  3. $2.2 million spent. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, WHICH PROVIDES 200 PARTICIPANTS INDIVIDUALIZED JOB PLACEMENT, TRAINING AND SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, ENABLING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO WORK IN THE COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE. TRAINING AND SUPPORTS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH THE EMPLOYER AND THE PERSON PLACED FOR THE LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT. THE OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER IS A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FACILITY AND EMPLOYMENT CENTER. THE OTC PROVIDES SERVICES TO OVER 150 PEOPLE THAT ARE CUSTOMIZED SO THAT EACH PERSON CAN DEVELOP THEIR FULLEST VOCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC POTENTIAL. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPETITIVE LABOR MARKET BY IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING EXISTING ABILITIES WHILE NURTURING EMERGING SKILLS. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY THAT IMPACTS THE ABILITY TO WORK.
  4. GENERAL DONATIONS, FUNDRAISERS

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 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 October 13, 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 December 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 July 1980.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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