The Arc of Delaware Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE ARC OF DELAWARE PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $367,737
- Spending
- $507,879
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- -5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 39%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $122,578, executive director
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
Weak: 13 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 155% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2521 of 21 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $151,323 spent. THE ARC OF DELAWARE OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1992, THE ARC HAS OFFERED THE NECESSITY OF LIFE FUND AS A RESOURCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN DELAWARE WITH I/DD TO HELP PURCHASE ITEMS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THAT THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD. IN ADDITION TO HELPING THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH CRITICAL NEEDS AND NECESSITIES, THE ARC OF DELAWARE ALSO RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, WHICH CAN IMPROVE A PERSON'S ABILITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A SUCCESSFUL AND FULFILLED LIFE.
- $141,456 spent. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY INTEGRATED JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING, PLACEMENT AND FOLLOW-ALONG SUPPORT TO ENSURE LONG TERM SUCCESS.
- $22,594 spent. APPROXIMATELY 1,200 PEOPLE STATEWIDE RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FROM THE ARC OF DELAWARE IN 2024.
- MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES RELATED TO THE HOUSING PROGRAM EXEMPT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS MANAGEMENT FEES AND INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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