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Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers Inc

EIN 59-2116568 · Hendersonvlle, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARC WILL SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES.

Income
$712,234
Spending
$569,357
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $473,604 spent. MARKETING ASSOCIATION FOR REHABILITATION CENTERS (MARC) - THE MARC PROGRAM ASSISTS MEMBERS WITH EXPANDING AND UPGRADING ANCILLARY SERVICES THAT INCREASE THE EMPLOYABILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES, AND COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF MEMBERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MUTUAL SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES. INSOURCE - THE INSOURCE PROGRAM MARKETS THE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS BY MARKETING THEIR GOODS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSURES AMPLE WORK IS AVAILABLE BY SECURING PRODUCTION CONTRACTS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AT MARKET PRICES AND THAT MEANINGFUL, PRODUCTIVE WORK IS THE PRIMARY TRAINING MEDIA USED TO HELP PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN USEFUL AND MARKETABLE VOCATIONAL SKILLS. INSOURCE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS WEB-BASE MARKETING AGENCIES FOR NATIONAL EXPOSURE. INSOURCE COMMISSIONS PROVIDE INCOME FOR MARC; KEEPING MEMBER DUES TO A MINIMUM. MARC COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE (MCI) - THE MCI PROGRAM ASSIMILATES COLLABORATION AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH COMPETENT LEADERSHIP INTO AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF WORK THAT ENGINEERS BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND MANUFACTURING. MCI WILL DEVELOP A NEW AND INNOVATIVE CHANNEL FOR BUILDING A PORTFOLIO OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS FOR INNOVATION AND GROWTH. MARKETING ASSOCIATION FOR REHABILITATION CENTERS (MARC) - THE MARC PROGRAM ASSISTS MEMBERS WITH EXPANDING AND UPGRADING ANCILLARY SERVICES THAT INCREASE THE EMPLOYABILITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES, AND COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF MEMBERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MUTUAL SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES. INSOURCE - THE INSOURCE PROGRAM MARKETS THE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS BY MARKETING THEIR GOODS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSURES AMPLE WORK IS AVAILABLE BY SECURING PRODUCTION CONTRACTS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AT MARKET PRICES AND THAT MEANINGFUL, PRODUCTIVE WORK IS THE PRIMARY TRAINING MEDIA USED TO HELP PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LEARN USEFUL AND MARKETABLE VOCATIONAL SKILLS. INSOURCE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS WEB-BASE MARKETING AGENCIES FOR NATIONAL EXPOSURE. INSOURCE COMMISSIONS PROVIDE INCOME FOR MARC; KEEPING MEMBER DUES TO A MINIMUM. MARC COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE (MCI) - THE MCI PROGRAM ASSIMILATES COLLABORATION AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH COMPETENT LEADERSHIP INTO AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF WORK THAT ENGINEERS BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND MANUFACTURING. MCI WILL DEVELOP A NEW AND INNOVATIVE CHANNEL FOR BUILDING A PORTFOLIO OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS FOR INNOVATION AND GROWTH.

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 October 1981.

    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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