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The Arc of Southwest Colorado Inc

EIN 47-2451513 · Durango, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ARC OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO IS TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN SOCIETY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$480,046
Spending
$408,565
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
3
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$89,250, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $305,583 spent. EDUCATION ADVOCACY 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2025 THE ARC OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO SERVED 1484 FAMILIES. WE DID THIS THROUGH SERVING: - 100 FAMILIES WITH OUR EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAMMING - 600 ATTENDEES OF OUR ALL ABILITIES ART CLASSES - 360 ATTENDEES OF OUR GAME DAYS IN CORTEZ AND DURANGO - 360 FAMILIES AT OUR PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEETINGS AND HOW WORKSHOPS. 2026 GOALS: - WE PLAN TO BEGIN A PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEETING GROUP IN CORTEZ. - WE PLAN TO CREATE MORE RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE THAT ASSISTS PARENTS WITH ADVOCACY. EDUCATION ADVOCACY 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2025 THE ARC OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO SERVED 1484 FAMILIES. WE DID THIS THROUGH SERVING: - 100 FAMILIES WITH OUR EDUCATION ADVOCACY PROGRAMMING - 600 ATTENDEES OF OUR ALL ABILITIES ART CLASSES - 360 ATTENDEES OF OUR GAME DAYS IN CORTEZ AND DURANGO - 360 FAMILIES AT OUR PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEETINGS AND HOW WORKSHOPS. 2026 GOALS: - WE PLAN TO BEGIN A PARENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE MEETING GROUP IN CORTEZ. - WE PLAN TO CREATE MORE RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE THAT ASSISTS PARENTS WITH ADVOCACY.
  2. $48,514 spent. CAMP PEAK ENERGY 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - 64 CAMPERS AT OUR SUMMER CAMP PEAK ENERGY 2026 GOALS: - HOST ANOTHER CAMP PEAK ENERGY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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