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Arc Muskegonm

EIN 38-1586705 · Muskegon, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 78 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 MUSKEGON'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ACTIVELY SUPPORT THEIR INCLUSION, EQUALITY, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$573,631
Spending
$495,112
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
21.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 34%
Employees
5
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$73,520, executive dir.

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 78 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

    52 of 52 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 (3)
  1. $122,274 spent. ADVOCACY - PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, PARENTAL SUPPORT, PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $106,011 spent. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE AND TRUST SERVICES - A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE MANAGES BENEFITS BY PAYING LIVING EXPENSES FROM SSI, SSDI, OR SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME. BILLS ARE PAID THROUGH A MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BUDGET.
  3. $77,737 spent. CONSUMER VOICE - PARTICIPANTS OF THIS PROGRAM SERVE ON VARIOUS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATE IN ON-GOING TRAINING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF ADVOCACY.

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 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 December 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 August 1956.

    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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