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The Arc of Loudoun

EIN 54-0835314 · Leesburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF LOUDOUN, A LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES, ADVOCATES FOR, EDUCATES, SERVES, AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
135
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$191,848, ceo

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 49 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $5.3 million spent. AURORA SCHOOL AND OPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTER: THE AURORA SCHOOL SERVED 45-50 STUDENTS, AGES 5-22, FROM 9 SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ACROSS VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND WEST VIRGINIA WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES USING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) METHODOLOGY. USING THE LATEST TECHNIQUES, CURRICULA, AND TECHNOLOGY, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BECOME ACTIVE PARTNERS IN THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM. AMONG THE SKILLS TAUGHT ARE: VERBAL BEHAVIOR; MATH; READING; SOCIAL SKILLS; SELF- MANAGEMENT; FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS; VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. OPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTER IS AN ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-7 YEARS. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)
  2. $1.4 million spent. AURORA BEHAVIOR CLINIC: THE AURORA BEHAVIOR CLINIC PROVIDES THERAPY SERVICES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: AN EVIDENCE-BASE, SCIENTIFIC APPROACH USED PRIMARILY WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS TO UNDERSTAND, ANALYZE, AND IMPROVE SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORS. IT FOCUSES ON INCREASING POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, TEACHING NEW SKILLS, AND DECREASING HARMFUL OR INTERFERING BEHAVIORS THROUGH REINFORCEMENT. THE CLINIC PROVIDES EACH CHILD A SAFE AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT FOR EXPLORING THEIR WORLD AND LEARNING.
  3. $375,824 spent. THERAPEUTIC FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER: ABILITY FITNESS CENTER PROVIDES EXPERT CLINICIANS AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE, CUSTOMIZED, AND ACTIVITY-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT INCREASE FUNCTIONAL ABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES, BRAIN INJURIES, STROKE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, CEREBRAL PALSY BRAIN DISORDERS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
  4. $265,781 spent. ADVOCACY
  5. THE SCHOOL IS INCLUSIVE AND SERVES CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, SPECIAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN. EACH CHILD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET HIS OR HER ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS. THE AURORA BEHAVIOR CLINIC SERVES CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES, LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION DELAYS, AND RELATED DISABILITIES. USING THE PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPIES, DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IS SEEN IN VERBAL BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ACADEMIC COMPETENCIES.

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 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 June 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 November 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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