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The Arc of Licking County

EIN 31-6402437 · Heath, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SOCIALIZATION SKILLS, HOUSING, LIVING SKILLS, AND RESPITE CARE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
52
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$97,090, ceo

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: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

    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. $247,491 spent. ADULT DAY SERVICES - SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO IMPROVE EMPLOYABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF CONFIDENCE.
  2. $991,490 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - INDIVIDUALIZED PERSONAL SUPPORT THAT ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $103,275 spent. CREATIVE HOUSING - PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS HOUSING THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR I/DD.
  4. $91,301 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR I/DD, INCLUDING NON- MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (TRANSPORTATION THAT IS USED BY WAIVER ENROLLEES SOLELY TO ACCESS ADULT DAY SUPPORT), ADULT EVENING SERVICES/CEP COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS, AND RESPITE (COMMUNITY YOUTH RESPITE CENTERS FOR AFTERSCHOOL AND EVENING RESPITE OPTIONS, AS WELL AS PLANNED OVERNIGHT RESPITE WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY CARE IN RELIEF OF A PRIMARY CAREGIVER AND IN-HOME SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WITH I/DD AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES).
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR I/DD, INCLUDING NON- MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (TRANSPORTATION THAT IS USED BY WAIVER ENROLLEES SOLELY TO ACCESS ADULT DAY SUPPORT), ADULT EVENING SERVICES/CEP COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS, AND RESPITE (COMMUNITY YOUTH RESPITE CENTERS FOR AFTERSCHOOL AND EVENING RESPITE OPTIONS, AS WELL AS PLANNED OVERNIGHT RESPITE WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY CARE IN RELIEF OF A PRIMARY CAREGIVER AND IN-HOME SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WITH I/DD AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES).

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 January 1954.

    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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