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Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Inc

EIN 54-0995095 · Harrisonburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM ACTIVELY SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILIITES (I/DD) THROUGHOUT THE ARC OF THEIR LIFETIMES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
50
Volunteers
200

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

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $841,159 spent. The Arc works toward community life inclusion and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). During the pandemic, The Arc pivoted to provide 5,200 hours of virtual services to reduce isolation and increase socialization and intellectual stimulation. We provided 14,079 rides and covered 81,703 miles transporting 63 adults with disabilities to and from their homes, enabling them to participate in a wide range of community activities. In 2024, we expanded our fleet to include three additional vehicles, increasing our capacity to serve more individuals and ensure more reliable transportation access for programming and essential services.The first six months of the year were dramatically impacted by a Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce shortage. Through strong advocacy efforts, we facilitated a significant increase in Medicaid waiver rates and were able to raise DSP wages from $12/hour to $15/hour, which helped attract and retain qualified staff. This allowed us to resume and then exceed pre-pandemic levels of in-person services.In 2024, we launched our ARCessible Art Program, a robust and inclusive initiative that brings together individuals with I/DD and over 80 community volunteers and local artists to engage in weekly creative expression, skill-building, and community connection. Additionally, we significantly increased volunteer engagement across all programs, including the daily efforts of our "Arc Angels" who continue to serve at locations such as Bridgewater Retirement Community, Asbury United Methodist Church, and the Elkton Area Community Center. Our individuals contributed a total of 4,680 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations in our region.We no longer offer respite services. In 2024, we restructured our organization to deliver more efficient and expansive care through our Community Engagement and In-Home Services. These programs focus on supporting individuals with their independence goals and outcomes within their own homes and throughout the community. Families benefit from knowing their loved one is in the care of a trained professional, receiving meaningful, person-centered support.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 May 1966.

    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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