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Arc Maryland Inc

EIN 52-0741602 · Columbia, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC MARYLAND WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) HAVE AND ENJOY EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$987,363
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 33%
Employees
7
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$174,869, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $675,404 spent. ADVOCACY:SYSTEMS ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.HELPED FAMILIES SECURE POST-SECONDARY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS EXITING SPECIAL EDUCATION (TRANSITIONING YOUTH). HELPED FAMILIES RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE AUTISM WAIVER. SYSTEMS ADVOCACY AND IMPROVEMENT AT THE STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE AND STRENGTHEN HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: INCLUDES LIFESPAN ORIENTED RIGHTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, CHILD CARE, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORTS.LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY IMPACTED 10,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION RIGHTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, CHILD CARE, TRANSITION PLANNING FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE, AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS. LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF 7,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON STATE WAITING LISTS. LEAD STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN EFFORT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DECISION MAKERS ABOUT THESE NEEDS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDESELF ADVOCACY NETWORK OFFICES OFFERS PEER MENTORING, TRAINING AND PROMOTES LEADERSHIP BY PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. TOGETHER WE'RE BETTER PROMOTES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION. COMMUNITY-AWARENESS TRAINING ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  2. $217,359 spent. CHAPTER AND MEMBER SUPPORT:PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHAPTERS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.SUPPORT THE ARC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO DEVELOP STAFF LEADERSHIP AT THE LOCAL CHAPTER LEVEL.PROVIDE ONGOING INFORMATION TO CHAPTERS ABOUT STATE AND FEDERAL RIGHTS, LAWS AND POLICIES SO THEY CAN UTILIZE INFORMATION AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. PROVIDE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO CHAPTERS ON SELF ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP.ENSURE CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT IN STATE-LEVEL POLICY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE ARC OF MARYLAND EDUCATION, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND LEGAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEES STATE-WIDE. CONDUCT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR CHAPTER, VOLUNTEER AND PROGRAM EXCELLENCE. PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.

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 June 1964.

    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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