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The Arc Fond Du Lac Inc

EIN 39-1034161 · Fond Du Lac, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
136
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$105,721, executive d

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 50 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $838,045 spent. THE ARC PROVIDES SERVICES TO OVER 800 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN FOND DU LAC, DODGE, AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES. WE CARE FOR AGES RANGING FROM 8 YEARS OF AGE TO 80+. ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE PERSON-CENTERED AND WE FIND THE RIGHT APPROACH TO HELPING OUR MEMBERS ACHIEVE WITH US.
  2. $1.6 million spent. GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENT AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
  3. $366,583 spent. PROVIDE RESPITE SERVICE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND INTELLECTUAL DISABLED CHILDREN (UNDER 21)
  4. $119,534 spent. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO OUR EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
  5. PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO OUR EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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 July 2017.

    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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