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The Arc of Pennsylvania

EIN 23-1421914 · Lemoyne, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF PENNSYLVANIA WORKS TO INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES TO THESE CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
21
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$186,181, 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (11)
  1. $834,833 spent. COVID-19 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - PROGRAM TO HELP THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH SETTING UP A STATEWIDE TASK FORCE, DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR ACCESSIBLE COVID-19 TETSING SITES, MOBILE TESTING AND VACCINE DISTRIBUTIONS, DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, CONTACT TRACING , PROMOTION OF OTHER MITIGATION EFFORTS, DEVELOP ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE E-LEARNING CONTENT TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS AROUND THE COVID-19 DISEASE AND VACCINES AND DEVELOP COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH MATERIALS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. INCLUDE ME FROM THE START - SCHOOL AGE - THIS GRANT IS USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENT FOCUSED TEAMS FROM IDENTIFIED PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO EDUCATE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES IN GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS WITH SUPPLEMENTARY AID SERVICES FOR 80% OR MORE OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
  3. $277,402 spent. ADEPT/DISCOVERY GRANT - THIS GRANT IS TO IMPLEMENT THE INCLUSIVE PRACTICES FOR YOUNG ADULT EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO TRANSITION-AGE STUDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA. THIS PROGRAM WILL HIRE AND TRAIN LOCAL CONSULTANTS TO OFFER THE DISCOVERY CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT PROCESS AT HIGH SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS.
  4. $74,781 spent. ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY REHABILITATION COODINATOR'S (ACRE) CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAMPROGRAM TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROVIDERS IN PENNSYLVANIA THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS.
  5. $89,177 spent. POLICY AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE GRANTTHIS GRANT IS USED TO EDUCATE COUNCIL, THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PENNSYLVANIANS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT POLICY ISSUES AND TO INCREASE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE COUNCIL, AND FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS.
  6. $130,847 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICESTHE ARC OF PENNSYLVANIA FOCUSES ON SYSTEMS ADVOCACY AND GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS, DEMONSTARTING LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE AMONG DISABILITY ORGANIZATION IN PENNSYLVANIA. OUR STATE OFFICE SUPPORTS OUR CHAPTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY COODINATING STATEGIC, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORTS; PROVIDING POLICY ANALYSIS/TRAINING AND OVERALL SUPPORT TO OUR LOCAL CHAPTER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
  7. $21,988 spent. DISABILITY ADVOCY FUNDPROGRAM TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES IN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
  8. $1,861 spent. SELF ADVOCACY: INCLUSIVE DECLARATIONS OF TRUTHTHIS GRANT IS USED TO CREATE A POSITIVE SOCIAL EXPIERENCE FOR STUDENTS TO GET TO KNOW, RECEIVE AND ACCEPT DIVERSE STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES.
  9. $29,999 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION
  10. $36,000 spent. ROSEMARY COLLABORATIVEPROGRAM FOCUSING ON IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  11. ORIGNAL AMOUNT WAS $648,079. AMOUNT ON AMENDED RETURN IS $605,074

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 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 June 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 December 1964.

    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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