Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Earc Inc

EIN 73-1100113 · Edmond, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE AND GREATER INDEPENDENCE TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
197
Volunteers
36

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $5.5 million spent. EARC, INC. DBA EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL CENTERS. EARC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENCOURAGE GREATER INDEPENDENCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE PURSUE THIS THROUGH TWO CORE PROGRAM AREAS: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - WE PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK SKILLS TRAINING ACROSS THREE THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS AND OUR TRAILS WORK CENTER. CLIENTS EARN WAGES THAT REDUCE RELIANCE ON SSI AND SUPPORT FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE - GIVING THEM THE MEANS TO COVER EVERYDAY EXTRAS, GIFTS, AND PERSONAL NEEDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY BELONGING. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - WE PROVIDE QUALITY HOMES WITH SEVEN (3- PERSON) COMMUNITY HOMES AND THREE (6- PERSON) GROUP HOMES IN THE EDMOND OKLAHOMA AREA, ALONG WITH FOUR AGENCY COMPANION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR TWELVE INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS OR FAMILY HOMES. WE PROVIDE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT, SUPERVISION AND CARE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED. WE ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH MAKING CHOICES AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE THRIVE IN BOTH THEIR WORK AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS. EARC, INC. DBA EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL CENTERS. EARC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENCOURAGE GREATER INDEPENDENCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE PURSUE THIS THROUGH TWO CORE PROGRAM AREAS: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - WE PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND WORK SKILLS TRAINING ACROSS THREE THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS AND OUR TRAILS WORK CENTER. CLIENTS EARN WAGES THAT REDUCE RELIANCE ON SSI AND SUPPORT FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE - GIVING THEM THE MEANS TO COVER EVERYDAY EXTRAS, GIFTS, AND PERSONAL NEEDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY BELONGING. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - WE PROVIDE QUALITY HOMES WITH SEVEN (3- PERSON) COMMUNITY HOMES AND THREE (6- PERSON) GROUP HOMES IN THE EDMOND OKLAHOMA AREA, ALONG WITH FOUR AGENCY COMPANION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR TWELVE INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS OR FAMILY HOMES. WE PROVIDE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT, SUPERVISION AND CARE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED. WE ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH MAKING CHOICES AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE THRIVE IN BOTH THEIR WORK AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS.

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 March 1981.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.