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Arc of Centre County Inc

EIN 24-0859375 · Boalsburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ARC OF CENTRE COUNTY EMBODIES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PRACTICES PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING WHICH ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
162
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$124,979, 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

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 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

    8 of 8 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 (5)
  1. $4.8 million spent. THE ARC OF CENTRE COUNTY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF DYNAMIC COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT SERVICE OPTIONS TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY HOMES PROVIDE TWENTY FOUR HOUR SUPPORT IN A LICENSED COMMUNITY HOME PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RECREATION.
  2. $432,088 spent. NITTANY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ("NES") PROVIDES VOCATIONAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER VARYING DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SECURE COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. NES PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT INCLUDE EVALUATION, VOCATIONAL PLANNING AND COUNSELING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING, AND FOLLOW-ALONG SERVICES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE THOSE WE SERVE TO LIVE AND ENGAGE SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, SUPPORTED LIVING, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS, INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVE DAILY LIVING, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS ALSO FOCUS ON DEVELOPING VALUED SOCIAL ROLES, FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS, BUILDING NATURAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND INCREASING OVERALL INDEPENDENCE. RESPITE AND COMPANION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS' HEALTH AND SAFETY WHILE OFFERING RELIEF TO PRIMARY CAREGIVERS.
  4. $59,110 spent. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES ("BSS") PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES WHICH ENCOMPASS THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLAN AND ITS RESTRICTIVE COMPONENTS, IF APPLICABLE. BSS MONITOR PROGRESS WITHIN THE PLAN, AS WELL AS SKILL BUILDING AND TRAINING FOR THE PERSON TO LIVE AND WORK IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  5. $152,260 spent. THE ARC OF CENTRE COUNTY OFFERS SEVERAL SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE MAIN PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL HABILITATION AND MEDICAL SUPPORT THAT ARE DESIGNED TO AUGMENT SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CARE IN THEIR CURRENT LIVING SITUATION. WHILE NOT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF REVENUE OR EXPENSES, THESE SERVICES ARE INVALUABLE TO SOME WHO IS HAVING BEHAVIORAL OR MEDICAL ISSUES AND REQUIRE EXTRA SUPPORT FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME.

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 April 1964.

    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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