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The Arc of Northeast Indiana Inc

EIN 35-0998711 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADING THE WAY TO FULL EQUITY, ACCESS AND INCLUSION BY PROVIDING LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$33.1 million
Spending
$32.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
700
Volunteers
83
Highest pay
$665,971, president/ceo

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $14.0 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING EASTERSEALS ARC OFFERS SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN APARTMENT OR HOME. SUPPORTED LIVING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING IN THE FAMILY HOME OR A FOSTER HOME. EASTERSEALS ARC PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES GREATER INDEPENDENCE BY OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES THROUGH INDIANA'S MEDICAID WAIVERS: ADULT FOSTER CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, & THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES, HEALTH CARE COORDINATION, RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION & SUPPORT (NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH SUPPORT SERVICES WAIVER), RESPITE CARE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND PARTICIPATION, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND FAMILY & CAREGIVER TRAINING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
  2. $6.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CARE GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION IN A SAFE "HOME" ATMOSPHERE ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY BY TRAINED, COMPETENT, NURTURING STAFF. EACH GROUP HOME IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS WITH SIMILAR DISABILITIES. STAFF CREATE INDIVIDUAL PLANS WITH EACH RESIDENT INCLUDING LIFE GOALS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, SELF-CARE, SOCIAL INTEGRATION, AND HOME LIVING TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS WITH AN EXPECTATION OF POSITIVE RESULTS. TRAINING AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST EACH PERSON IN REACHING GOALS.
  3. $4.4 million spent. REHAB & WORK SERVICES EASTERSEALS ARC PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO TRAIN FOR WORK SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, ACADEMICS, LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. EASTERSEALS ARC PROVIDES SERVICES ASSISTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES GAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT SKILLS INCLUDING PERSONAL HYGIENE, NUTRITION, INTERVIEWING, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. EASTERSEALS ARC STAFF ASSIST THE PARTICIPANT IN DEVELOPING THOSE SKILLS, RESEARCHING EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING. ONCE A POSITION IS SECURED, STAFF REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMER ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ENSURE CONTINUED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $2.8 million spent. ADULT/TEEN DAY SERVICES EASTERSEALS ARC OFFERS DAY PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING BREAKS, THOSE TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO WORK, THOSE NEEDING A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO SPEND THEIR DAY. MANY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN HOW ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN SPEND THEIR DAY. THERE ARE ALL DAY FACILITY PROGRAMS OR THE OPTION TO SPEND PARTIAL DAY IN THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING, OBTAINING VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE OR PARTICIPATING IN SOCIAL COMMUNITY OUTINGS.

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 December 1955.

    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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