The Arc of Texas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT ENABLE EACH PERSON TO BE INCLUDED AS A RESPECTED AND ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME.
- Income
- $512,610
- Spending
- $480,638
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 5.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 61%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 14
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 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 August 31, 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)
- $347,271 spent. EACH YEAR, THE ARC OF KATY SERVES MORE THAN 135 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH OVER 1,700+ HOURS OF ENRICHING PROGRAMS. GUIDED BY DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF, OUR THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED OFFERINGS PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CREATIVITY, AND WELLNESS THROUGH RECREATION, FITNESS, ART, AND FUN.THE ARC OF KATY ADULT DAY PROGRAM SERVES ADULTS (18+) WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP, WELLNESS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. FAR MORE THAN SIMPLY OFFERING CARE, WE ACTIVELY INVOLVE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 200+ ANNUAL OUTINGS THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND RECREATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT. THESE EXPERIENCES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP AND CONNECTION, BUILD LIFE SKILLS, FOSTER INCLUSION, EASE THE BURDEN ON FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND CHANGING PERCEPTIONS. TO PROMOTE FITNESS, GOOD HEALTH, AND AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, THE ARC OF KATY INCORPORATES BE STRONG ACTIVITIES FOR ADULT DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THESE ACTIVITIES KEEP PARTICIPANTS MOVING THROUGH FUN OPTIONS LIKE PLAYING BASKETBALL AND OUTDOOR GAMES, OR EXERCISING INDOORS ON TREADMILLS, STATIONARY BIKES, AND ROWING MACHINESALL AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.THE ARC OF KATY HOSTS MONTHLY SOCIALS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY FOR TEENS (16+) AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD). HELD ONE SATURDAY EVENING PER MONTH (SEPT.-MAY) FROM 7-9 P.M. AT THE MARK A. CHAPMAN YMCA, THESE EVENTS OFFER A SAFE, WELCOMING SPACE FOR FRIENDSHIP, FUN, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE DANCING, BINGO, AND MOVIE NIGHTS. PLANNED AND CHAPERONED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE SOCIALS PROMOTE INCLUSION AND CONNECTION WHILE PROVIDING LIVELY ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS.AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED TO LEAD THE ORGANIZATION, AND DEVELOP FUNDRAISING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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 21, 2026.
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