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Arc of Justice

EIN 84-2300501 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Assist wounded warriors with military medical separation.

Income
$97,529
Spending
$97,179
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$85,000, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (6)
  1. $9,604 spent. During 2025, Arc of Justice dedicated 10% of its operational resources to Operation Sentinel, providing advocacy services for active-duty wounded warriors within the U.S. Armed Forces. The program specifically assists service members enrolled in-or entering-the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). Key accomplishments include: Facilitating direct advocacy between service members and military command structures; Navigating complex administrative hurdles within the Defense Health Agency (DHA); Securing administrative relief through formal Congressional Requests for Assistance; and Connecting service members with resources that provide technical education on IDES protocols to ensure they secure optimal outcomes prior to their transition to veteran and civilian status.
  2. $6,723 spent. In order to maintain fiscal sustainability while meeting high service demand, Arc of Justice continues to utilize strategic partnerships with other veteran/military service organizations. This collaborative model allows the organization to focus its internal expertise on IDES-specific cases while ensuring that all inquiries receive appropriate attention (7% of time). We will never turn away a wounded warrior requesting help, so even if we cannot assist them through our organization specifically, we make every effort to connect each service member with an organization that is better equipped to meet their needs.
  3. $2,881 spent. Arc of Justice continued its mission to educate the public on the unique challenges facing the Warfighter community through targeted presentations and media engagements (3% of time). Historical and recent media resources continue to serve as a vital educational tool for the general public, reaching a cumulative audience of over 125,000 individuals.
  4. $59,543 spent. A more recent initiative, Operation Friendly Fire, which has taken up the bulk of our efforts (62% of time spent), was established to increase public awareness of systemic military issues. This program is currently focused on the production of a documentary film that chronicles the organization's mission and highlights the lived experiences of the service members served. The documentary is currently 45 minutes in length and has gone through multiple stages of editing. We are seeking additional interviews at this time, in order to round out the film with experts and leaders in specific areas.
  5. $14,405 spent. In conjunction with its educational efforts, the tertiary program Operation Washington's Immortals (15% of time spent) successfully advocated for the introduction of bipartisan legislation: the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights. While the provisions were not included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the current cycle, the organization continues to engage with key staffers in the House of Representatives and the Senate to secure its inclusion in future legislative sessions.
  6. $2,881 spent. The organization maintained its commitment to specialized Appellate representation (3% of time) for a Reserve service member facing persistent systemic obstacles. This service ensures that individual rights are protected throughout extended legal and administrative challenges.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 May 2021.

    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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