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St Louis Arc Inc

EIN 43-0718811 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD BETTER LIVES BY PROVIDING A LIFETIME OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$46.3 million
Spending
$41.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
733
Volunteers
730
Highest pay
$249,358, ceo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 (4)
  1. $19.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN A VARIETY OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS RANGING FROM CAMPUS-BASED GROUP SETTINGS TO INDEPENDENT HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES AND SUPPORT ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND MAY RANGE FROM A FEW HOURS EACH WEEK TO 24-HOUR STAFFING. 212 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $8.9 million spent. ADULT SERVICES: PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HELP PEOPLE BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN A WIDE VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. EMPLOYEES HELP PARTICIPANTS DESIGN THEIR DAILY SCHEDULE AROUND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SELF-DETERMINATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. 325 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $4.7 million spent. RESPITE AND FAMILY SUPPORT: ARC ENABLES FAMILIES TO GET SHORT-TERM RELIEF FOR CARING FOR A CHILD OR ADULT WITH A DISABILITY. FAMILIES ARE REIMBURSED FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN THEIR HOME OR IN THE HOME OF A PROVIDER. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE TARGETED TO MOMS, DADS, SIBLINGS, AGING CAREGIVERS AND MORE; AND FAMILY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES INCREASE CAPACITY FOR CARE IN FAMILIES THROUGH TRAINING & WORKSHOP SERIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT. 4,610 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  4. $5.5 million spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROVIDES ASSESSMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT THAT HELPS PEOPLE FIND AND MAINTAIN PAID EMPLOYMENT AND HELPS TEENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GET JOB EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. 636 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.LEISURE SERVICES PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INCLUDING SPORTS, DANCES, BOOK AND WALKING CLUBS, ARTS, COOKING CLASSES, CAMPING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, DEVELOP COMMUNITY, ACCESS SKILLS, AND INCREASE INDEPENDENCE. EARLY INTERVENTION AND INCLUSIVE CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIES TO CHILDREN IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS AND AT HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY SITES. CAPABLE KIDS AND FAMILIES PROGRAM OFFERS A LENDING LIBRARY OF THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS. PARENTS LEARNING TOGETHER TEACHES PARENTING SKILLS TO PARENTS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES ARE AIMED AT REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY CAUSED BY FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME.

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? 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 January 1954.

    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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