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The Arc of Northwest Mississippi

EIN 46-4985893 · Southaven, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF MISSISSIPPI WAS FOUNDED TO INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON ABILITIES, RESPECT, CHOICE FOR ALL AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND INCLUSION IN EVERY COMMUNITY.

Income
$798,882
Spending
$672,822
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    0 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $50,954 spent. THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI HOSTED A FIVE-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH WEEK FOCUSED ON A DIFFERENT AGE GROUP, ENSURING AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT. THE CAMP IS STAFFED BY A TEAM OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS, TEACHING ASSISTANTS, BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS, AND NURSES. EVERY CAMPER IS PAIRED WITH A DEDICATED 1:1 COUNSELOR WHO PARTICIPATES IN ALL ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE THEM. CAMP EXPERIENCES INCLUDE ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, ZUMBA, GAMES, INFLATABLES, KICKBALL, AND SO MUCH MOREOFFERING A FUN, ENRICHING, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
  2. $485,907 spent. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI DELIVERS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (PRE-ETS) PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AGES 14 TO 21. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKFORCE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING,CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, JOB SHADOWING, INTERACTIVE CAREER FAIRS, AND REAL-WORLD WORK INTERNSHIPS. THIS YEAR, OVER 125 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN THE PRE-ETS PROGRAM, GAINING CONFIDENCE AND TOOLS FOR A BRIGHTER, MORE INDEPENDENT FUTURE.
  3. $107,535 spent. OTHER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, SUCH AS ART TO ACHIEVE, LITTLE HOUSE ART PROJECT, SIBLING WORKSHOPS,DINNER CLUBS/GAME NIGHTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES ARE HOSTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR THE DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE FULFILLING LIVES BY OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCIAL CLUB, PARENTS NIGHT OUT, PARENT SUPPORT GROUP, ARC ART MASTERS, SUPERABLE FITNESS, COOKIES WITH SANTA, TRUNK OR TREAT, AND THE ANNUAL BLUE BLOCK PARTY CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THESE EVENTS, WE OFFER PERSONALIZED ADVOCACY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONNECT WITH SERVICES, NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, AND ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. OTHER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, SUCH AS ART TO ACHIEVE, LITTLE HOUSE ART PROJECT, SIBLING WORKSHOPS,DINNER CLUBS/GAME NIGHTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES ARE HOSTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR THE DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. THE ARC NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE FULFILLING LIVES BY OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCIAL CLUB, PARENTS NIGHT OUT, PARENT SUPPORT GROUP, ARC ART MASTERS, SUPERABLE FITNESS, COOKIES WITH SANTA, TRUNK OR TREAT, AND THE ANNUAL BLUE BLOCK PARTY CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THESE EVENTS, WE OFFER PERSONALIZED ADVOCACY TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONNECT WITH SERVICES, NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, AND ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.
  4. THE ARC OF MISSISSIPPI WAS FOUNDED TO INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON ABILITIES, RESPECT, CHOICE FOR ALL AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND INCLUSION IN EVERY COMMUNITY.
  5. THE ARC OF MISSISSIPPI WAS FOUNDED TO INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON ABILITIES, RESPECT, CHOICE FOR ALL AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND INCLUSION IN EVERY COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 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 October 21, 2026.

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