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Tarc Inc

EIN 48-6086732 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TARC, INC. ENHANCES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND RELATED DISABILITIES THROUGH COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
116
Volunteers
445
Highest pay
$129,634, finance director

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (8)
  1. $3.9 million spent. SELF-DETERMINATION GIVES INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE THE SUPPORTS THAT WILL MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERRED LIFESTYLES. 68 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  2. $3.5 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT & RESOURCES TO FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN 0-3 YEARS OF AGE. SERVICES INCLUDE OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY. 1074 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  3. $2.8 million spent. TARC INDUSTRIES/EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (TIES) OFFERS WORK TRAINING, JOB COACHING SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE. 109 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  4. $1.5 million spent. AVENUES DAY SERVICES FACILITATES INDIVIDUALIZED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDES RETIREMENT-APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS AS DESIRED. 83 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  5. $1.3 million spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATION (CDDO) CONTRACTS WITH KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT TO ALL AFFILIATED PROVIDERS IN SHAWNEE COUNTY AND SERVES AS THE SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY FOR INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES. 1,327 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  6. $117,646 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED ACTIVITIES AND CONSULTATION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS AS WELL AS MAKING, MODIFYING OR ADAPTING INDIVIDUALIZED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. 415 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  7. $605,358 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS BY ASSESSING, PLANNING, AND COORDINATING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. 288 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES.
  8. $42,870 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 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 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 March 1956.

    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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