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Larche North Carolina

EIN 47-4421582 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

L'ARCHE NORTH CAROLINA CULTIVATES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IDENTITIES LIVE AND FLOURISH TOGETHER.

Income
$380,306
Spending
$481,823
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$76,440, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 9% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $62,962 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TOGETHER EVENTS:L'ARCHE NORTH CAROLINA OFFERS A SERIES OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD), ALONG WITH FAMILIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS RESPOND TO THE SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL ISOLATION EXPERIENCED BY MANY INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD, WHO OFTEN FACE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TOGETHER EVENTS (CONTINUED):THROUGH SHARED MEALS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS BUILD AUTHENTIC FRIENDSHIPS, EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING, AND GROW IN MUTUAL RELATIONSHIPS. BY CREATING CONSISTENT, WELCOMING SPACES ACROSS THE TRIANGLE, THESE EVENTS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND SUPPORT THE FULL PARTICIPATION AND FLOURISHING OF PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES.
  2. $186,326 spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OUR FIRST HOME: L'ARCHE NORTH CAROLINA PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, WHERE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED DAILY SUPPORTS WHILE SHARING LIFE IN A HOME ROOTED IN MUTUAL RELATIONSHIPS, DIGNITY, AND BELONGING.IN JULY 2023, L'ARCHE NORTH CAROLINA PURCHASED ITS FIRST HOME IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OUR FIRST HOME (CONTINUED): DURING FY24, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS TO ENSURE THE HOME WAS SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND WELCOMING, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE, AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM, AND FULL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.IN JANUARY 2025, L'ARCHE NORTH CAROLINA BEGAN OPERATING A LICENSED 5600F SUPERVISED LIVING HOME, PROVIDING 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS HOME OFFERS LONG-TERM, COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO OFTEN FACE LIMITED OPTIONS FOR STABLE, SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS.RESIDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, MEAL PREPARATION, AND ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE. BEYOND THESE SERVICES, THE HOME IS ROOTED IN SHARED DAILY LIFE, WHERE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND ASSISTANTS FOSTER DIGNITY, BELONGING, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.DEMAND FOR PLACEMENT EXCEEDED AVAILABLE CAPACITY, UNDERSCORING THE SIGNIFICANT NEED FOR HIGH-QUALITY, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED HOUSING. THE OPENING OF THIS FIRST HOME REPRESENTS A CRITICAL STEP TOWARD EXPANDING SUSTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
  3. $130,962 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 2016.

    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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