The Aphasia Recovery Connection Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ARCs Community Connection Programs serve as the heartbeat of our mission providing consistent structured touchpoints for people with aphasia and their families who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Aphasia Connect ARCs Zoom-based virtual community calls brings 20 members together in welcoming sessions that offer reliable connection and a true sense of belonging. ARCs Conversation Club offered weekly in partnership with the University of St. Augustines Speech-Language Pathology program gives 40 participants per week a supportive low-pressure space to practice communication with clinical credibility and peer encouragement. Together with broader community outreach including our 17,000 member online community 4,000 member caregiver forum and social media reaching 250,000 people monthly these programs directly combat the isolation that defines life with aphasia for so many families.
- Income
- $72,878
- Spending
- $99,192
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $46,800, president founder
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $37,069 spent. ARCs Community Programs serve as the heartbeat of our mission providing consistent structured touchpoints for people with aphasia and their families who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Aphasia Connect calls bring 20 community members together in welcoming virtual sessions that offer reliable connection and a sense of belonging. ARCs Conversation Club offered weekly in partnership with the University of St. Augustines Speech-Language Pathology program gives 40 participants per week a supportive low-pressure space to practice commutation alongside clinical credibility and peer encouragement. Together with broader community outreach - including our 17,000 member online community 4,000 member caregiver forum and social media reaching 250,000 people monthly with a following of 24,000 - these programs directly combat the isolation that defines life with aphasia for so many families.
- $22,156 spent. ARCs Education & Advocacy Programs ensure that people with aphasia their families and the broader pubic have access to expert knowledge practical tools and a stronger voice. Free monthly seminars - drawing up to 100 participants per session-feature leaders covering topics such as neuroplasticity communication strategies and caregiver wellness. Virtual Care Partner Support Groups meet twice monthly offering family members and caregivers a safe encouraging space to share experiences and find community. World Stroke Day serves as ARCs signature annual awareness event uniting the aphasia and stroke communities to highlight aphasia as a common but underrecognized consequence of stroke. Our monthly newsletter reaches 8,000 subscribers with aphasia friendly resources and digital advocacy tools including our aphasia card and signature Talk Tools have generated over 1000 downloads from our website-putting practical communication support directly to families who need it most.
- $8,951 spent. ARCs Annual Conference at Sea is one of the organizations most beloved programs bringing together people with aphasia their families and care partners for community connection and expert education in a uniquely accessible setting. The cruise environment removes many of the barriers that make traditional conferences challenging for individuals with aphasia creating a joyful and empowering experience. Structured workshops led by Speech-Language Pathologists and graduate student volunteers follow the Life Participation Approach helping participants rebuild confidence in communication travel and social engagement. Participants consistently report meaningful gains in resilience peer connection and well-being outcomes that reflect ARCs belief that community itself is part of recovery. This program also provides invaluable face-to-face interaction with our members including focus groups that directly inform the development of new initiatives and strengthen our programming.
- $14,965 spent. ARCs Program Development and community Initiatives reflect the organizations active investment n growing its impact and building the next generation of programs for the aphasia community. In 2025 ARC hosted the ARC Thrive Conference bringing the aphasia community together for inspiration education and connection and participated in the Aphasia Access Conference deepening relationships with professionals and advancing accessibility across the field. Behin the scenes a significant portion of these resources funded the staff time of ARCs core team - investing in program coordination community development and the organizational infrastructure that makes all of ARCs programs possible. New signature initiatives are also actively in development including Mission: Im Possible - a video series designed to share stories of recovery and resilience combat stigma and spark hope for the newly diagnosed. Together these efforts position ARC for growth & expanded reach in years ahead.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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