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The Arc of Palm Beach County Inc

EIN 59-0883386 · Riviera Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY PERSON FEELS WELCOME, CONNECTED AND ACCEPTED. THE ARC IS CHANGING THE CONVERSATION AROUND DISABILITIES BY DEFYING DEFINITIONS, INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE (SEE SCHEDULE O)WE SERVE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE ARC OPERATES PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY WHICH DELIVER SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, AS WELL AS TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPPORT.

Income
$17.1 million
Spending
$18.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
353
Volunteers
430
Highest pay
$229,942, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    19 of 19 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $4.2 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS:TRAINED SPECIALISTS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONS IN THE CHILD'S NATURAL SETTING AND ACROSS VARIOUS COMMUNITY BASED SETTINGS. SERVICES CAN RANGE FROM SIX MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS. PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BETWEEN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED MILD DELAYS IN DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRAMS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IN LOCAL PEDIATRICIANS' OFFICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN UP TO AGE THREE. FURTHER, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5, FOCUSING ON PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. FOR THE YEAR, REPORTING EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER 2,700 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY
  2. $4.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 LEARN TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN BY ACQUIRING NEW SKILLS WHICH ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. THE ARC CURRENTLY OPERATES THE FOLLOWING RESIDENCES:1. ELEANOR TRACHTENBERG RESIDENCE (INCLUDING TENZER APARTMENTS)2. PONEY MARTIN RESIDENCE3. SIPPORTA RESIDENCE4. BICKEL RESIDENCE5. AMY'S RESIDENCE6. JB'S RANCH7. BABBETTE WOLFFCURRENTLY ALL HOMES HAVE REACHED RESIDENT CAPACITY WITH NO VACANCIES.
  3. $2.7 million spent. ADULT DAY TRAINING (ADT) PROVIDES STRUCTURED DAYTIME PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (AGE 18+) WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SKILL-BUILDING IN THE AREAS OF SELF-HELP AND LIFE SKILLS. IT PROMOTES SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ACROSS TWO CAMPUSES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.FOR THE YEAR, REPORTING SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL WAS STREAMLINED AND UNIFORMED ACROSS CAMPUSES; THUS, ALLOWING FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A CLASSROOM BASED APPROACHED TO TEACHING AND ENGAGING WITH CLIENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 1959.

    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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