Marc Community Resources Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 28% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $37.2 million
- Spending
- $37.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 28%
- Reserves
- -3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 94%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $612,768, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 65% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1528% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 11 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
- $10.4 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (CLS): CLS SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE WITHIN A HOME ENVIRONMENT. MARC PROVIDES 24/7 SUPERVISION AND CUSTOMIZED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INTEGRATION INTO THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, ENGAGEMENT IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, AND CONSIDERATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEEDS, STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, AND PREFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: SINCE 1973, MARC HAS OFFERED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, CURRENTLY OPERATING 17 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOMES AND 19 RESIDENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD). COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO OVER 116 MEMBERS, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)HELPING THEM AVOID HIGH-COST INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS SUCH AS SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT TAXPAYER SAVINGS.EMPLOYMENT-RELATED SERVICES: MARC OPERATES ONE OF ARIZONA'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. IN THE MOST RECENT REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED 3,004 INDIVIDUALS WITH A 64% JOB PLACEMENT RATE. TO SUPPORT SKILL COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES (CLS): CLS SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE WITHIN A HOME ENVIRONMENT. MARC PROVIDES 24/7 SUPERVISION AND CUSTOMIZED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INTEGRATION INTO THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, ENGAGEMENT IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, AND CONSIDERATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEEDS, STRENGTHS, ABILITIES, AND PREFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: SINCE 1973, MARC HAS OFFERED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, CURRENTLY OPERATING 17 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOMES AND 19 RESIDENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD). COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO OVER 116 MEMBERS, DEVELOPMENT, COPA COOKIES WAS LAUNCHED AS A HANDS-ON TRAINING INITIATIVE IN JOB READINESS AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS. STAKEHOLDER SATISFACTION REMAINS EXTREMELY HIGH, WITH 99% REPORTING THAT SERVICES WERE EFFECTIVE. MARC'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM RECEIVED VALUE-BASED RECOGNITION FOR EXCEEDING PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS - 75% OF PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED WITH A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER WITHIN 30 DAYS, SURPASSING THE 50% TARGET.COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES (CDS): MARC'S CDS PROGRAMS SUPPORTED 55 INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD, OFFERING STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THESE SERVICES ARE VITAL FOR FAMILY STABILITY, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS TO WORK WHILE THEIR LOVED ONES ENGAGE IN ENRICHING, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCES. POST-PANDEMIC, CDS HAS MAINTAINED TELEHEALTH SERVICES, OFFERING VIRTUAL SESSIONS IN MUSIC THERAPY, ZUMBA, STORYTELLING, ART, AND NO-BAKE COOKING. SATISFACTION REMAINS STRONG: 100% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED SATISFACTION, AND 98% SAID SERVICES MET OR EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) PROGRAM: MARC HAS OPERATED THE PSH PROGRAM SINCE 2015, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 800 HOUSEHOLDS. FOLLOWING THE HOUSING FIRST MODEL, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO STABLE HOUSING WITHOUT PRECONDITIONS, RECOGNIZING HOUSING AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT. TAILORED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROMOTE SUSTAINED HOUSING, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SINCE INCEPTION, MARC HAS HELPED AROUND 450 HOUSEHOLDS SECURE AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. THE PROGRAM CONCURRENTLY ADDRESSES HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. MARC'S HOPE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM HAS EARNED VALUE-BASED INCENTIVES FOR MEASURABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDING REDUCED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS, DECREASED RELIANCE ON MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES, INCREASED PARTICIPANT INCOME, AND IMPROVED HOUSING STABILITY.OTHER HOUSING INITIATIVES: MARC ACQUIRED PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY OF MESA THROUGH THE FEDERAL NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, NOW LEASED TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME TENANTS. PLANNING IS ALSO UNDERWAY FOR LA VICTORIA COMMONS, A 104-UNIT LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC) PROJECT IN TEMPE, AZ, WITH ADDITIONAL LIHTC APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DEMONSTRATING A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT HOUSING IS HEALTHCARE.THE VILLAGES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DAY PROGRAMS: THE VILLAGES SERVED 659 MEMBERS, SUPPORTING RECOVERY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICE MODEL. MEMBERS ACTIVELY SHAPE THEIR LEARNING, EMPLOYMENT, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING AUTONOMY AND PERSONAL GROWTH. REVENUE AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS: MARC RECEIVES REVENUE THROUGH COST REIMBURSEMENTS AND TECHNICAL AGREEMENTS WITH AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS UNDER COPA HEALTH, INC. REIMBURSED EXPENSES ARE REPORTED AS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, MARC OFFERS MINOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO PEER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS USING ITS EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1965.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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