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Larche-Cleveland Inc

EIN 34-1193618 · Lyndhurst, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

L'ARCHE CLEVELAND, INC. (L'ARCHE) IS A NOT FOR PROFIT, INCORPORATED, FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY/AGENCY WHICH PROVIDES HOMES AND SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CREATE HOME AND SHARED LIFE TOGETHER.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
50

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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. L'ARCHE CLEVELAND OPERATES FIVE (5) HOMES IN WHICH FOURTEEN (14) CORE MEMBERS (PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE AT THE "CORE" OF THE L'ARCHE MISSION)LIVE AND SHARE THEIR LIVES WITH ASSISTANTS AND VOLUNTEERS. L'ARCHE CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON AND RECOGNIZES THE COMMUNITY'S NEED FOR ONE-ANOTHER. L'ARCHE IS A FRENCH WORD FOR 'ARK' - OUR PHILOSOPHY IS ONE OF SHARED HUMANITY. LOCALLY, THE L'ARCHE LEADERSHIP TEAM IS MADE UP OF THE CEO, ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR AS WELL AS HOUSE LEADERS AND STAFF.
  2. ALL OF THE CORE MEMBERS ARE IN THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (BOARD OF CCBDD) SYSTEM. MEDICAID INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS WAIVER ELIGIBILITY IS NECESSARY AS THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR THE CORE MEMBERS. L'ARCHE CLEVELAND IS A LICENSED AND ACCREDITED MEDICAID SERVICES PROVIDER. TWO OF THE HOMES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WAIVER. THREE OF THE HOMES ARE SUPPORTED LIVING/INDIVIDUAL OPTION WAIVER HOMES. AS WITH ANY FAMILY, ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GROUP'S BEST WELL-BEING. AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY IS THE RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE WHO TREAT EACH OTHER AS EQUALS. NURTURING THESE RELATIONSHIPS ALLOWS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GIVES PEOPLE THE FREEDOM TO BE UNIQUE WHATEVER THEIR ABILITIES OR DISABILITIES. L'ARCHE COMMUNITIES ENGAGE IN DIVERSE CULTURES AND WORK TOGETHER TOWARD A MORE JUST, WELCOMING,AND HUMAN SOCIETY. L'ARCHE CLEVELAND IS PROUD OF THE COMMUNITY WHICH IT HAS DEVELOPED AND GROWN FOR MORE THAN FORTY (40) YEARS. ALL OF THE CORE MEMBERS ARE IN THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (BOARD OF CCBDD) SYSTEM. MEDICAID INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS WAIVER ELIGIBILITY IS NECESSARY AS THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR THE CORE MEMBERS. L'ARCHE CLEVELAND IS A LICENSED AND ACCREDITED MEDICAID SERVICES PROVIDER. TWO OF THE HOMES ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WAIVER. THREE OF THE HOMES ARE SUPPORTED LIVING/INDIVIDUAL OPTION WAIVER HOMES. AS WITH ANY FAMILY, ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GROUP'S BEST WELL-BEING. AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY IS THE RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE WHO TREAT EACH OTHER AS EQUALS. NURTURING THESE RELATIONSHIPS ALLOWS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GIVES PEOPLE THE FREEDOM TO BE UNIQUE WHATEVER THEIR ABILITIES OR DISABILITIES. L'ARCHE COMMUNITIES ENGAGE IN DIVERSE CULTURES AND WORK TOGETHER TOWARD A MORE JUST, WELCOMING,AND HUMAN SOCIETY. L'ARCHE CLEVELAND IS PROUD OF THE COMMUNITY WHICH IT HAS DEVELOPED AND GROWN FOR MORE THAN FORTY (40) YEARS.
  3. ALL OF THE L'ARCHE HOMES HAVE ON-SITE ASSISTANTS 24/7. SOME OF THE ASSISTANTS LIVE ON-SITE WHILE OTHERS LIVE OFF-SITE. ASSISTANTS SUPPORT CORE MEMBERS IN THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES WHEN HELP OR GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED. THE L'ARCHE PRACTICE IS TO DO WITH RATHER THAN DO FOR. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS: MEAL PREPARATION, ATTENDING APPOINTMENTS, OUTINGS, CHURCH AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; HOME CARE, CLEANING, AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, PHYSICAL CARE; AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. SOME CORE MEMBER'S DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS EXIST FOR EACH CORE MEMBER.
  4. EACH OF THE L'ARCHE HOMES ARE RUN BY HOUSE LEADERS AND AS MANY AS SIX (6)ASSISTANTS. IN ADDITION, L'ARCHE HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES THAT ARE TASKED WITH SPECIFIC DUTIES. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF L'ARCHE AND THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. L'ARCHE MAINTAINS AN OFFICE WITH STAFF IN CLEVELAND WHERE THE CEO WORKS - NOT FAR FROM ITS FIVE HOMES. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CORE MEMBERS, AND LEADERSHIP TEAM WITHIN THESE HOMES IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE MUTUALLY TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS THAT THE GIFTS OF THE CORE MEMBERS AND ASSISTANTS REVEAL TO ONE ANOTHER DURING DAILY LIVING. HOME LIFE IS AT THE HEART OF THE L'ARCHE COMMUNITY.
  5. EACH OF THE L'ARCHE HOMES ARE RUN BY HOUSE LEADERS AND AS MANY AS SIX (6)ASSISTANTS. IN ADDITION, L'ARCHE HAS SEVERAL COMMITTEES THAT ARE TASKED WITH SPECIFIC DUTIES. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF L'ARCHE AND THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. L'ARCHE MAINTAINS AN OFFICE WITH STAFF IN CLEVELAND WHERE THE CEO WORKS - NOT FAR FROM ITS FIVE HOMES. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CORE MEMBERS, AND LEADERSHIP TEAM WITHIN THESE HOMES IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE MUTUALLY TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS THAT THE GIFTS OF THE CORE MEMBERS AND ASSISTANTS REVEAL TO ONE ANOTHER DURING DAILY LIVING. HOME LIFE IS AT THE HEART OF THE L'ARCHE COMMUNITY.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1976.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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