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The Arc Pikes Peak Region

EIN 84-0530067 · Colorado Springs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ACTIVELY SUPPORT THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
29
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$244,589, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    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. $873,252 spent. Advocacy: To advocate for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in schools, courts and any community setting. Advocates in schools work to support families and educators meet the unique needs of individual students. Advocates identify needs and work as a team to create cooperative plans for successful educational outcomes. A new program outside the schools works to empower families primarily parents to become their students' first and strongest advocate. Families are educated on special education laws and how services are delivered in schools. Advocates work with all people to protect individual civil rights. Advocates take the supported decision-making approach with people that empower them to make good life decisions.
  2. $617,279 spent. Guardianship: to provide court ordered guardianship services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency's guardianship program provided informed decision making for 70 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The guardianship agents advocate for appropriate supports to ensure people live their best lives in community settings. Guardian agents support and advocate to try new experiences and expand their worlds through travel and leisure activities. Guardian agents advocate for quality medical. They ensure people are living in safe and healthy environments. Guardian agents provide a voice for people who communicate differently.
  3. $192,625 spent. Public Relations/Social Events: To provide life enriching assistance and opportunity to Adults and Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. The agency puts on several large dances each year. The agency added a community picnic in a regional park that was well attended. The agency has monthly evening social events for adults to attend that are both fun and educational. The agency has partnered with a group to provide children and younger adults social opportunities such as bike rides, bowling and movie outings. The agency has multiple social media outlets to get social events promoted to the community. LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICE ------------------------ Pooled Income Trust-The ARC, LLC: Provide Trustee services to those clients of the ARC who are participants in the ARC of the Pikes Peak Region Pooled Income Trust or who are beneficiaries of special needs trusts in which The ARC may be serving as guardian. Education & Research: Provide information and assistance to the community and promote understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  4. $17,375 spent. Pooled Income Trust
  5. $61,857 spent. Education & Research

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 October 13, 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 December 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 March 1957.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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