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Missoula Developmental Service Corporation

EIN 81-0460814 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MDSC, DOING BUSINESS AS THE ARC WESTERN MONTANA, PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND SUPPORTS THAT FOSTER SELF-DETERMINATION AND INCLUSION, SO THEY THRIVE AS INTEGRATED MEMBERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
208
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$189,887, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 94 out of 100.

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 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 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. $5.1 million spent. INTENSIVE ADULT COMMUNITY HOME: THE CORPORATION PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL HABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR ADULT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN CONGREGATE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. INTENSIVE ADULT HABILITATION: THE CORPORATION PROVIDES DAY SUPPORT WORK AND RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR ADULT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED AT THE DAY SERVICES ACTIVITY CENTER AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $676,385 spent. ROOM AND BOARD: INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING COMMUNITY HOME SERVICES LIVE IN MDSC GROUP HOMES LOCATED THROUGHOUT MISSOULA. INDIVIDUALS PAY A MONTHLY ROOM AND BOARD FEE TO PAY FOR FOOD, SUPPLIES, UTILITIES AND REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOMES.
  4. $1.2 million spent. BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AND NURSING SERVICES: THE CORPORATION PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SUPPORT AND NURSING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES: MDSC RECEIVES ONE-TIME GRANTS FROM VARIOUS COMMUNITY, STATE OR FEDERAL LEVELS TO PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

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 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? 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.

    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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