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The Arc of East Central Iowa

EIN 42-0805377 · Cedar Rapids, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILTIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, PLAY, AND ADVOCATE WITH FULL DIGNITY AND INCLUSION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
220
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$134,626, executive director

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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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 (8)
  1. $791,597 spent. IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY - DELIVERS CRITICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO 205 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THEIR HOMES THAT INCLUDES RESPITE, HABILITATION, AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING.
  2. $775,892 spent. DAY HABILITATION - YEAR-ROUND DAILY PROGRAM SERVING 89 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. PROVIDES SERVICES IN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING THAT FOCUSES ON IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS AND PARTICIPATING MEANINGFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $645,169 spent. DAY CARE - CENTER-BASED INCLUSIVE SERVICES THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR 128 INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES EMPHASIZING SOCIAL SKILL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION ACTIVITIES.
  4. $256,898 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDE PERSON DIRECTED SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO 43 INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THEIR CHOICES AND PREFERENCES.
  5. $279,319 spent. GROUPS- EVENING, WEEKEND AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR 197 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPERVISED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND AT OUR CENTER.
  6. $198,057 spent. PROJECT SEARCH- EVIDENCE BASED JOB TRAINING PROGRAM OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITYPOINT- ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL. EACH YEAR 12 INTERNS SPEND NINE MONTHS IN SKILLS TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO BE HIRED AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  7. $186,106 spent. INTEGRATED HEALTH HOME- SERVING 100 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CO-OCCURING INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH A CARE TEAM TO IMPROVE AND STABALIZE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.
  8. $36,998 spent. ADVOCACY- FACILITATES SELF-ADVOCACY GROUPS WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN DECISION MAKING SKILLS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS CLASSES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS (875 ATTENDEES), AND ORGANIZES SPECIAL OUTINGS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS (5100 EVENT PARTICIPANTS).

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 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 June 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 August 2014.

    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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