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Arc Northland

EIN 41-6042720 · Duluth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE SUPPORTING INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
282
Highest pay
$93,369, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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, 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 (2)
  1. $5.4 million spent. PCA (PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT) CHOICE SERVICES HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY EITHER IN THE COMMUNITY OR THEIR FAMILY HOME.
  2. $726,931 spent. ARC NORTHLAND PROVIDES PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHER SUPPORTERS IN FOUR DISTINCT AREAS: ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES, PCA CHOICE, HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE ARROWHEAD REGIONAL QUALITY COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO PCA CHOICE, ALREADY DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT, THE ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH ADVOCACY, SELF-ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, SUPPORT NETWORKS AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. HOUSING SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES, HOUSING ACCESS SERVICES, AND RELOCATION SERVICE COORDINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. THE ARROWHEAD REGIONAL QUALITY COUNCIL WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH IDENTIFIED AREAS OF NEED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA: ST. LOUIS, CARLTON, LAKE, COOK, KOOCHICHING, ITASCA, AITKIN, AND PINE. ARC NORTHLAND COLLABORATES WITH COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, TO ENSURE QUALITY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT. ARC NORTHLAND PROVIDES PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHER SUPPORTERS IN FOUR DISTINCT AREAS: ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES, PCA CHOICE, HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE ARROWHEAD REGIONAL QUALITY COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO PCA CHOICE, ALREADY DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT, THE ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH ADVOCACY, SELF-ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, SUPPORT NETWORKS AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL. HOUSING SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES, HOUSING ACCESS SERVICES, AND RELOCATION SERVICE COORDINATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. THE ARROWHEAD REGIONAL QUALITY COUNCIL WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH IDENTIFIED AREAS OF NEED. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA: ST. LOUIS, CARLTON, LAKE, COOK, KOOCHICHING, ITASCA, AITKIN, AND PINE. ARC NORTHLAND COLLABORATES WITH COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, TO ENSURE QUALITY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED OF SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 November 1952.

    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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