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Arc of Washington County Inc

EIN 52-0696197 · Hagerstown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATION OF DAY AND MEDICAL DAY CENTERS, RESIDENTIAL HOMES WITH A PERSONAL ATMOSPHERE AND EXPANDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$44.0 million
Spending
$41.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
796
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$279,805, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 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 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 (5)
  1. $23.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - OPERATION OF MORE THAN 52 RESIDENTIAL HOMES SERVICING APPROXIMATELY 169 PEOPLE SUPPORTED LOCATED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. THE SERVICES DELIVERED AT THESE SITES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE SEEKING COMMUNITY PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. HOMES ARE STAFFED, EQUIPPED AND SITUATED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS FOR PERSONS SERVED TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. PERSONS SUPPORTED HAVE ACCESS TO NURSES, PYSCH ASSOCIATES AND MAINTENANCE CREWS AROUND THE CLOCK.
  2. $2.3 million spent. PERSONAL SUPPORT - SUPPORTS APPROXIMATELY 112 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RANGING FROM OUTREACH ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO 24/7 SUPERVISION IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S OWN HOME. ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS NURSE MONITORING AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED. SPECIAL EFFORT IS MADE TO ESTABLISH TIES WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS BEING SERVED BECOME A PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
  3. $5.3 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 159 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. A VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER AS WELL AS A SENIORS PROGRAM IS OFFERED. PERSONS SUPPORTED ALSO HAVE A CONSUMER DRIVEN SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT ON A DAILY BASIS.
  4. $5.7 million spent. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES, STEPPING STONES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES
  5. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES, STEPPING STONES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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