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The Arc of Cape May County Inc

EIN 22-2271013 · Cape May Ch, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Arc of Cape May County, Inc. works to promote and protect the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community. To also provide the instruction, care, training and recreation of such persons, and in every way to encourage and insure their physical and mental well-being through the development of their capabilities to their highest potential. The Arc of Cape May County, Inc. is committed to enhancing the quality of life of those individuals and their families through direct services, advocacy, empowerment, education and prevention.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
241
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$190,514, 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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $5.6 million spent. Residential: This program provides homes in the community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in group homes and supervised apartment settings. Supportive living is also offered to developmentally disabled individuals who live independently in the community. Special residential respite services are available to individuals in need of short-term care due to a personal or caregiver crisis.
  2. $672,663 spent. Daybreak:Daybreak is a special needs program currently serving individuals with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities. The individuals spend time in the program and out in the community participating in various activities designed to develop skills specific to their needs. Activities include Self Care Skills such as hygiene and personal presentation, Fitness and Nutrition through yoga and menu planning, and Independent Living Skills that include cooking, budgeting and grocery shopping.
  3. $511,155 spent. Thrift Shop:The Arc's thrift shop is located in Rio Grande, New Jersey and receives donations of clothing and household goods for resale. Individuals with (I/DD) receive job skills training working in the shop as preparation for community employment.
  4. $272,697 spent. Respite- This program helps relieve the stress of providing twenty-four hour care to individuals with (I/DD). Respite providers give in-home care to children and adults so that parents and other long-term caregivers can attend to personal matters.Adult Training Services- This program is designed to assist individuals with (I/DD) find employment within the community through skills training and job search support. Job coaches maintain close contact with employers and employees to ensure successful job placement and continuity. This program can also include crew labor as one element.Recreation- Programs include dances, picnics and other recreational activities for individuals with (I/DD) to support social skills and socialization.

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? 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.

  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 October 2018.

    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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