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The Arc of Cumberland County

EIN 51-0189422 · Crossville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ENTITY'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF PERSONS WITH I/DD.

Income
$57,152
Spending
$53,706
Reserves
39.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $8,733 spent. PART III. LINE 28 THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUNDS TO PEOPLE TO PURCHASE NEEDED MEDICINE, MEDICAL & DENCAL CARE/TREATMENT NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE; MEDICAL CO-PAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES; HOME PEST ERADICATION;RENT DEPOSIT; & DIRECT SERVICES UNTIL FUNDING IS ESTABLISHED.
  2. $7,473 spent. PART III. LINE 29THE CHRISTMAS SANTA BAG PROJECT PROVIDES CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE LITTLE OR NO CHRISTMAS. GIFTS INCLUDE FOOD, HYGIENCE ITEMS, CLOTHING, SHOES, BEDDING, GAMES, TOYS & BOOKS SELECTED FOR EACH PERSON'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND INTERESTS.
  3. $14,914 spent. PART III. LINE 30THE SOCIAL & RECREATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND INTEGRATED TEAM SPORTS FOR 30 PEOPLE AGE 4 AND UP, USING SPECIAL ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORTED BY 10-15 VOLUNTEERS EACH WEEK; ANNUAL GYM OR FIELD SPECIAL EVENT FOR 100 PEOPLE AGED 18 MONTHS-85 YEARS, SUPPORTED BY 200+ VOLUNTEERS; EACH PARTICIPANT GETS AWARDS,T-SHIRTS & REFRESHMENTS. FOOD IS PROVIDED FOR THE ANNUAL DANCE/PROM FOR 300 PEOPLE AGE 14 AND UP. SPRING & FALL DANCE INSTRUCTION & 2 ON-STAGE PERFORMANCES FOR 15 PEOPLE.
  4. $2,286 spent. PART III. LINE 31 LOCAL MEETING SUPPLIES, CONFERENCE ATTENDEE EXPENSES, SCHOLARSHIPS, PARTNER AGENCY SUPPORTS AND MEMBER RENEWAL SERVICE.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 August 1976.

    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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