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The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2174961 · Clearwater, FL

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 SECURE THE FINANCIAL FUTURE OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVED BY THE ARC TAMPA BAY, INC. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF BUILDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND GENERATING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ARC TAMPA BAY THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS, GRANT FUNDING, ANNUAL, CORPORATE AND PLANNED GIVING.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
22.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
3
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$171,816, trustee

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.5 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 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP SECURE THE FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR THE ARC TAMPA BAY, INC. BY FOSTERING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT. FOR OVER 40 YEARS, THE ARC TAMPA BAY FOUNDATION (FORMERLY UPARC FOUNDATION, INC.) HAS REACHED OUT INTO THE HEARTS OF THE COMMUNITY, BRINGING IT NOT ONLY AN AWARENESS OF THE FINANCIAL NEEDS AND REVOLUTIONARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ARC TAMPA BAY, BUT ALSO WAYS TO GET INVOLVED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES (I/DD).(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE ARC TAMPA BAY, INC. IS RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY FOR ITS INNOVATIVE AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ARC TAMPA BAY, INC. TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH I/DD IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ITS SERVICES OR SERVICE LOCATION, GO TO HTTP://THEARCTBFOUNDATION.ORG.

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 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 November 6, 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 September 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 December 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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