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Scarc Foundation Inc

EIN 22-2585052 · Augusta, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SCARC FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO RAISE FUNDS THAT WILL SUPPORT THE SERVICES THAT SCARC, INC. AND SCARC GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE RAISE THESE FUNDS SO THAT THESE ORGANIZATIONS CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT PROMOTE LIVES OF VALUE AND RESPECT FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THEIR SERVICES ALSO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL ROLE OF FAMILIES PROVIDING AND PLANNING FOR THE LIFELONG CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONES WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$970,292
Spending
$964,407
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
2
Volunteers
180
Highest pay
$209,997, cfo

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 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 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 33 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 (2)
  1. $325,082 spent. AWARDS FOR SCARC, INC. PROGRAMS - THE FUNDS THAT WE RAISE FOR SCARC, INC. HELPS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT OPTIONS SERVING THE LIFELONG NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH RESPECT, FLEXIBILITY, AND AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
  2. $239,173 spent. AWARDS FOR SCARC GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES, INC. PROGRAMS - THE FUNDS THAT WE RAISE FOR SCARC GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES, INC. HELPS THIS ORGANIZATION TO SERVE AS GUARDIAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WITHOUT FAMILY OR FRIENDS WHO CAN SERVE IN THAT CAPACITY. THEY ALSO ASSIST FAMILIES IN OBTAINING GUARDIANSHIP FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WITH A DISABILITY AND OFFER FUTURE PLANNING AND TRUSTEE SERVICES.

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 March 1985.

    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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