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Larc an Association for Retarded Citizens

EIN 36-6009013 · Lansing, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 129 cents.

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

What it says it does

LARC provides supports and services that promote quality, dignity, and choice and will assist individuals with developmental disabilities achieve outcomes of independence in their lives.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
80
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 129 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

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $3.2 million spent. PROVIDES PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES WITH COMMUNIITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA) RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STRUCTURE AND SUPERVISION 24 HOURS A DAY TO ASSIST INVIVIDUALS LEARN DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE CLIENTS. SERVED=37
  2. $1.0 million spent. PROVIDES PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMEMTAL DISABILITIES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH SHELTERED WORKSHOP; INCLUDING OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF WORKSHOP FACILITIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES OVERALL DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING, WHICH ENCOURGES INDEPENDENCE AND GROWTH. CLASS FOCUS ON SKILLS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION,LIFE EXPERIENCES,MOTOR SKILLS, AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST OUT INDIVIDUALS IN REACHING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. CLIENTS SERVED-63
  3. $81,816 spent. PROVIDES PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH SHELTERED WORKSHOP WITH GRADUATIONTO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT WITH THE HELP OF A SUPPORTED EMPOYMENT/JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDING JANITIORAL SERVICES AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES SUCH AS BANKS AND RESTAURANTS. THESE PLACEMENTS ARE SUPERVISED BY JOB COACHES, CLIENTS SERVED=2
  4. PROVIDES PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DIRECT CARE AND SUPERVISION IN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

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 September 1957.

    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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