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Arc of Dickinson Inc

EIN 45-0336721 · Dickinson, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TO BETTER ENABLE THEM TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECREATION AND HOUSING

Income
$772,483
Spending
$579,682
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 81%
Employees
16
Volunteers
26

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2026, 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. $51,072 spent. THE ARC CREATIONS AND ARC ALLEY - PROGRAM DIRECTOR MISSION IS TO OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCTIVE VOLUNTEERING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (7) PERSONS BENEFITING
  2. $29,917 spent. TRANSPORTATION - PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES (25) PERSONS BENEFITING INCLUDES OTHER PROGRAMS LISTED ON SCHEDULE O
  3. $7,647 spent. MEMBERSHIP DANCE - SOCIAL ACTIVITY DANCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (125) PERSONS BENEFITTING
  4. $337,433 spent. SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 1,450 SOCIAL CLUB - 1,112 CAMP RECREATION - 2,500 STEP UP - 5,558 ARC AFTER DARK - 263 BADLANDS SHRINE - 2,000
  5. SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 1,450 SOCIAL CLUB - 1,112 CAMP RECREATION - 2,500 STEP UP - 5,558 ARC AFTER DARK - 263 BADLANDS SHRINE - 2,000

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.

    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 July 1977.

    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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