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Arc of the Capital Area

EIN 74-1294429 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EMPOWER CENTRAL TEXANS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CASE MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
45
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$148,453, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.2 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT IS OFFERED TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL MAINTENANCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSING AND LIVING ASSISTANCE, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS, AND SOCIAL RECREATION.
  2. $561,014 spent. THE ARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS WITH I/DD FIND A MEANS TO BEST EXPRESS THEMSELVES, PROMOTING CLIENT-DIRECTED GOALS, SELF-DETERMINATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND GAINING A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE AND PRIDE! WE DAILY BRIDGE THE GAP OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE I/DD COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $271,714 spent. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD SUPPORT TO FIND AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE ACTIVE PARTNERS IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A LEVEL OF SUPPORT THAT MEETS THEIR CURRENT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. JOB COACHES PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT WITH LEARNING JOB TASKS, IMPLEMENTING ACCOMMODATIONS TO THE WORKSITE TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND WORK WITH THE EMPLOYER TO ESTABLISH LONG-TERM SUPPORTS. THE GOAL OF OUR PROGRAM IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS FIND EMPLOYMENT THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, PRIORITIES AND INTERESTS. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH BUSINESSES TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING NEURODIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE. OUR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WILL HELP PARTNER BUSINESSES BY IDENTIFYING PEOPLE WITH I/DD WHO HAVE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO FILL OPEN POSITIONS AT THE WORKPLACE.
  4. $133,104 spent. FAMILY AND JUVENILE TRANSITION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED WITH SETTING UP GUARDIANSHIPS, COURT RELATED ISSUES, TRANSITION SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS, INFORMATION WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED.JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES ASSIST STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION FROM AGES 11-17 THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR ARE AT RISK. WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ATTEND SCHOOL MEETINGS, AND PARTICIPATE IN COURT HEARINGS. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT INITIAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR PREVENT RE-OFFENSE AND KEEP YOUTH IN SCHOOL.
  5. $20,326 spent. GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING GUARDIANSHIP OVER A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR COURT APPEARANCES AND FINAL GUARDIANSHIP DETERMINATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 June 1956.

    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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