The Arc of East Ascension
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 88 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families through services and advocacy that support choice, independence and diginity.
- Income
- $2.9 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 15.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $88,564, executive director
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 88 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $1.6 million spent. Independent Living-Services such as personal care attendants, respite care & skills are provided to individuals with developmental disabilities, so that they may achieve their fullest potential in life.
- $635,338 spent. Adult Day Training-Training is provided to individuals with retardation & developmental disabilites. Basic work skills & attitudes such as job responsibility, safety, and punctuality are taught to these individuals.
- $418,237 spent. Attendant Care Services (ACS)-Services provided to an individual in their home or community when the individual lives with a family member. A Direct Support Worker assists with personal care, training with tasks related to safety, health, and maintaining a stable home environment (i.e., housekeeping, laundry, cooking, etc.) The DSW assists the individual with leisure activities in the community.
- $177,689 spent. Center Based Respite-Provides individuals with disabilities support and supervision in the absence of his or her parents or guardian. The individual's routine is maintained to the best possible to ensure a comfortable stay, with a "Home away from home" atmosphere. This supported care for individuals with disabilities provide their families with a break from the daily routine of caregiving. Other miscellaneous revenue that is related to program services.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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