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The Arc Southeast Mississippi

EIN 64-0685174 · Hattiesburg, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceWeak37 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
68

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    12 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE -- STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITY. PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE AND ACTIVITES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FACILITATE THE INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR NEEDS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS. MONDAY - FRIDAY, 52/WEEKS/YEAR EXCLUDING MAJOR HOLIDAYS. DURING 2022, THIS PROGRAM WAS NOT OFFERED.
  2. $934,668 spent. RISE & SHINE AND SUNSETTERS -- PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A MEDIUM IN WHICH THEY ARE TYPICALLY EXCLUDED FROM, COMMUNITY RECREATION ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, IT WILL CARRY THESE ADULTS WITH DISABILITITES ACROSS NUMBEROUS FORMS OF RECREATION, ALLOWING THEM TO EXPAND BEYOND TRADITIONAL CHOICES, YET SHAPED BY INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES.
  3. $54,080 spent. SUMMER ADVENTURES -- PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE LOOKED AFTER DURING THE FIRST PART OF THE SUMMER, WHILE ENCOURAGING THE KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN STIMULATING ACTIVITIES.
  4. $38,781 spent. UNCLASSIFIED AS NOT A MAJOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE ENTITY'S TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS.
  5. UNCLASSIFIED AS NOT A MAJOR PROGRAM WITHIN THE ENTITY'S TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 September 1994.

    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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