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Arc of New Jersey Inc

EIN 22-6018015 · Washington, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF WARREN COUNTY HELPS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE. WE ASSIST FAMILIES TO SOLVE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIFELONG CARE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. AS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION, WE CREATE THE KIND OF UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED IN THE COMMUNITY. COME ACHIEVE WITH US.

Income
$18.6 million
Spending
$16.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
303
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$188,670, chief executive officer

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

    13 of 13 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. $10.9 million spent. THE ARC OF WARREN COUNTY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR ADULT MEN & WOMEN WITH VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SERVING OVER 80 INDIVIDUALS IN 17 GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS. OUR FOCUS IS TO TEACH EACH PERSON TO FUNCTION IN THE MOST INDEPENDENT MANNER POSSIBLE WHILE LEARNING AND MAINTAINING SOCIAL SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY INTERACT IN THE COMMUNITY (RECREATION, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, PERSONAL CARE, COOKING HOUSEKEEPING, ETC.) GROUP HOMES VARY FROM 2 TO 7 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDE 24-HOUR SUPERVISION BY HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS. SUPERVISED APARTMENTS OFFER MORE INDEPENDENCE AND EACH HOUSES 2-3 INDIVIDUALS. THEY ARE ALSO TAUGHT SPECIFIC SKILLS, WITH GUIDANCE PROVIDED AS NEEDED, GEARED TOWARD A GREATER LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $2.0 million spent. SINCE 1979, PROJECT FIRST STEP HAS BEEN PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION (EI) SERVICES TO CHILDREN (AGE BIRTH TO THREE) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN WARREN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. IT IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF EI SERVICES IN WARREN COUNTY, INCLUDING SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES, SPECIAL EDUCATION, FAMILY TRAINING, SOCIAL WORK & SPANISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES, SERVING OVER 300 FAMILIES YEARLY IN HOME AND CHILDCARE SETTINGS. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN SERVICES AND PROVIDED STRATEGIES TO WORK ON WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN BETWEEN SESSIONS.
  3. $508,897 spent. A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 25 FAMILIES GIVES PARENTS/CARETAKERS A RESPITE FROM DEMANDING WORK NEEDED TO CARE FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FAMILY MEMBERS. SUPPORT IS ALSO GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LIVING ON THEIR OWN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED.
  4. $1.2 million spent. THE ARC OF WARREN COUNTY SPONSORS A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING DAY PROGRAMS. THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVES OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY WITHIN THE ARC OF WARREN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED FOR INDIVIDUALS 5 AND UP, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS NJ SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION. CAMP WARREN PROVIDES A TRUE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR ADULT AND CHILD CAMPERS. THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT OFFERINGS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; DANCES, BOWLING, BINGO, DINNER/MOVIE NIGHTS, EXERCISE/ART CLASSES, LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, RESPITE PROGRAMS AND TRIPS. ALL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AIMS TO BENEFIT THE PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEANINGFUL RESPITE TO THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1952.

    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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