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The Arc of Texas

EIN 75-1156215 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ARC OF SMITH COUNTY IS TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES, BY PROVIDING FULLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMPASSION FOR THOSE WE SERVE AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$358,897
Spending
$345,604
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
8
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$66,541, executive dir.

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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

    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

    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

    12 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 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 (4)
  1. $121,258 spent. CAMPING PROGRAMS - CAMP HEYDAY AND CAMP KENNEDY (6 DAY RESIDENTIAL CAMPS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGES 16-80)SERVING APPROXIMATELY 200 CAMPERS WITH 200 COUNSELORS; CAMP FRIENDSHIP (TWICE A YEAR DAY CAMP FOR AGES 16 AND UP) SERVING APPROXIMATELY 15 CAMPERS AT EACH CAMP WITH APPROXIMATELY 7 VOLUNTEERS; CAMP HOLIDAY (ONE CAMP IN DECEMBER - ONE CAMP OF EACH YEAR FOR AGES 16 AND UP) SERVING APPROXIMATELY 15 CAMPERS WITH APPROXIMATLEY 7 VOLUNTEERS.LIFE BLESSINGS ADULT DAY PROGRAM - A PROGRAM OFFERING ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A MEANS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BY LEARNING LIFE SKILLS KEY TO LIVING FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
  2. $93,466 spent. LIFE BLESSINGS - A DAY-PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS SPECIAL NEEDS A WAY TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION LEARNING LIFE SKILLS TO HELP LEAD FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
  3. $47,029 spent. TYLER ROSE ADVOCATES - A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY 25 SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS WHO CONDUCT THEIR OWN MEETINGS, ELECT THEIR OWN OFFICERS, RAISE FUNDS AND ATTEND THE ANNUAL TEXAS ADVOCATES CONFERENCE WHERE THEY LEARN HOW TO BECOME LEADERS FOR THEIR CAUSE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. FUNLOVER'S DANCE - A TIME FOR FUN, DANCING AND RELAXATION FOR CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. PROJECT LIFESAVER - A TRACKING TRANSMITTER PROGRAM THAT HELPS LOCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED CONDITIONS. ARC PERFORMING ARTISTS - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS TO EXPLORE AND BE CHALLENGED WITH THE ART OF THEATER AND OTHER FINE ARTS.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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