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Arc of Haywood County Inc

EIN 56-1128063 · Waynesville, NC

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

TO SERVE AND ENRICH LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
18.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
61
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$117,682, 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 18.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    12 of 12 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. $1.5 million spent. DDA-PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL LIVING & TRAINING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE FOR 17 GROUP HOME CLIENTS & 18 APARTMENT LIVING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RANGING FROM VERY MILD TO SEVERE INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, MANY HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITES SUCH AS EPILEPSY, CEREBAL PALSY, SIGHT & HEARING DIFFICULTIES. SOME ALSO HAVE BEHAVIOR ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MONITORING & TRAINING. ALL TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO IMPROVE LIFE ENHANCEMENT & INDEPENDENCE SKILLS. PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED 3-YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM CARF (REHABILITATION COMMISSION), PASSED A CAP/MR SERVICE COMPLIANCE AUDIT & A MEDICAID AUDIT. IN THE PAST, SEVERAL CLIENTS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MOVED TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE & MORE INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITHIN THE AGENCY PROVIDING EACH OF THEM WITH MORE AUTONOMY & CAPABILITY TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN LIFE PATTERNS & ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENLTY ALSO PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES FOR 3 CLIENTS.
  2. $769,972 spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL LIVING AND TRAINING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE FOR 5 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAM ENSURES THAT EACH CLIENT RECEIVES A DAY PROGRAM WHICH IS NORMALIZED TO SOCIETY STANDARDS, HEALTH AND SAFETY MONITORING AND CARE IN THE AREAS OF PERSONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINAL REQUIREMENTS, AND TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIFE ENRICHMENT AND AN IMPROVEMENT IN INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAM HAS CONSISTENTLY MET THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENTS AND MEDICAID STANDARDS AS DEFINED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY SERVICES SURVEY REQUIREMENTS.

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 November 1991.

    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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