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Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped

EIN 86-0310253 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PREEMINENT PROVIDER OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. ARCH HAS NOT ONLY STRENGTHENED EXISTING PROGRAMS, BUT HAS CONTINUALLY DEVELOPED NEW AND INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLITIES. THE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, HELP DEVELOP SELF-EXPRESSION, SELF-ESTEEM AND ENCOURAGE CREATIVE AND INDEPENDENT THINKING.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
36.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
49
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$161,923, executive dir.

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE MISSION OF ARCH IS TO ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HIGHER LEVELS OF PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ARCH PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES, SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1975, ARCH WAS CREATED BY A COLLABORATION OF DISABILITY COMMUNITY LEADERS WHOSE GOAL WAS TO CREATE CENTRALIZED RECREATION FOR A BROAD RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONALLY DISABLED CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS FROM THE METROPOLITAN PHOENIX AREA. WEEKLY, MORE THAN 300 CLIENTS FROM RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, GROUP HOMES, SCHOOLS AND PARTNER PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAY TREATMENT AND TRAINING, ARCHKIDS CHILDREN'S SERVICES, SPECIAL OLYMPIC TRAINING AND COMPETITION, PERFOMING ARTS, ADULT DROP-IN RECREATION, AND LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION. ANNUALLY, 5,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES ON OUR CAMPUS.

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 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 June 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 March 1976.

    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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