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Arc of Acadiana Inc

EIN 72-0651284 · New Iberia, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITY

Income
$33.3 million
Spending
$28.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
919
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$373,132, chief executive officer

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $11.8 million spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPERVISION, ELDERLY AND ADULT PERSONAL CARE SERVICES, AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHILE THEY ARE LIVING AT HOME WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OR INDEPENDENTLY WITH ASSISTANCE.
  2. $5.3 million spent. THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT CENTERS WHICH IN TURN PROVIDE EXPERIENCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DISABLED TO DEVELOPE OCCUPATIONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
  3. $8.8 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPERATES ELEVEN COMMUNITY HOMES THAT PROVIDES 24 HOUR CARE IN ALL ASPECT OF DAILY LIVING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPEMENT DISABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY FOUR OF THE HOMES PROVIDE CONTINOUS PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE INDIVIDUALS.

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 April 1974.

    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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