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Arc of Iowa

EIN 42-0933140 · Iowa City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE LOCAL AREA.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
-2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
134

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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.7 million spent. SERVICES PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
  2. IN GENERAL THE ARC OF SOUTHEAST IOWA (THE ARC) IS AN AUTONOMOUS, SELF-GOVERNING, NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCY. THE ARC OF SOUTHEAST IOWA IS A DUES-PAYING MEMBER OF THE ARC OF IOWA AND THE ARC OF U.S. ASSOCIATIONS THAT ADVOCATE AND LOBBY FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE DISABLED ON THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THE ARC OF SOUTHEAST IOWA IS ALSO A DUES-PAYING MEMBER OF THE IOWA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY PROVIDERS, WHICH IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING HEALTHY AND SECURE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SINCE 1958 THE ARC HAS FOCUSED ON INCLUSION FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN. THE ARC IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN OFFERING INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY: TO PROMOTE INFORMED CHOICES AND THE REALIZATION OF THEIR GOALS RELATING TO WHERE AND HOW THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY.DURING FY2025 THE ARC PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF SERVICE IN RESPITE CARE, SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING, CONSUMER DIRECTED ATTENDANT CARE, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST PERSONS IN ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING JOBS. THE ARC ALSO PROVIDED: COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, RESPITE FOR WEEKLY PARENT CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUPS, MONTHLY GROUP RESPITE DAYS, COORDINATION OF FAMILIES AND SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS IN MEETING AND LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH THE SCRIPT PROGRAM, HOME AND VEHICLE MODIFICATION PROGRAMS, SITE-BASED DAYCARE SERVICES, AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO ALL MEMBERS.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1967.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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