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Arc of Madison County Inc

EIN 63-0418986 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND PROGRAM SERVICES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
261
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$187,760, executive director

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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. GROUP HOME/RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE GOAL OF THE ARC'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST EACH RESIDENT IN REACHING THE OPTIMAL LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE POSSIBLE. THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING IN A HOME-BASED SETTING TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE TRAINING INCLUDES PERSONAL CARE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, SELF DIRECTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. CURRENTLY THE ARC OPERATES 4 HOMES: 2 FOR FEMALES AND 2 FOR MALES, WITH APPROXIMATELY 14 PLUS CLIENTS BEING SERVED. THE HOMES ARE LOCATED IN THE HUNTSVILLE AREA.
  2. $5.0 million spent. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER/ADULT CONTRACT SERVICES: THE ARC'S ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS OFFER COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, ADAPTIVE DAILY SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. SPECIFIC TRAINING AREAS INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, SPEECH, AND COUNSELING. THE ARC SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 ADULTS IN PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE ARC HAS SEVERAL ONGOING CONTRACTS WITH MITCHELL PLASTICS, POLARIS, AND TOYOTA, WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EARN MONEY AS THEY LEARN SKILLS NECESSARY TO PREPARE THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. ANOTHER CENTER WAS ADDED IN ATHENS, THE BIRDIE THORNTON CENTER. THE ARC ALSO REPURPOSED ONE OF THE DAY FACILITY BUILDINGS INTO ANOTHER ARM OF THE ITP (INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM) - THE OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC CENTER WHICH IS ABLE TO SEE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
  3. $1.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN AUTISM CLINIC THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO THROUGH FIVE. THE CLINIC UTILIZES STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO EVALUATE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATION, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING, ADAPTIVE SKILLS, AND BEHAVIOR. EVALUATIONS MAY BE INITIATED BY PARENTS OR THROUGH PHYSICIAN REFERRAL, AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE COVERED BY MEDICAID OR PRIVATE INSURANCE. THE CLINIC PARTNERS WITH PEDIATRICIANS AND PROVIDES DETAILED EVALUATION REPORTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND ACCESS TO FURTHER SERVICES. DURING THE YEAR, THE CLINIC SERVED AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 700 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, HELPING TO FACILITATE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND CONNECTION TO CRITICAL INTERVENTION RESOURCES.
  4. $1.6 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE THE INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM; SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND NURSING SERVICES TO ADDRESS HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS; PRIVATE PAY SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PREFERENCES; AND AN ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER OFFERING STRUCTURED DAY PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION, LIFE SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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 July 1966.

    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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