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Arc-King County

EIN 91-0594684 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF KING COUNTY ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THRIVE AS EQUAL VALUED AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
233
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$115,678, executive director until 6/28/24

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

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    14 of 14 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 (2)
  1. $10.2 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING: A CONTRACTED PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND ARE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVING AROUND 46 INDIVIDUALS, DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS HELP PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR HEALTHCARE NEEDS, ASSIST WITH DAILY TASKS LIKE GROCERY SHIPPING AND CLEANING AND ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECREATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL EVENTS OF THEIR CHOOSING. AT ITS FOUNDATION, THE SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING IN KING COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY INCLUSION.
  2. $1.5 million spent. OUTREACH/ADVOCACY: INCLUDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY EFFORTS. I&R IS A PHONE, EMAIL OR IN-PERSON SERVICE INITIATED WHEN PEOPLE CONTRACT US AND MAY ALSO OCCUR DURING COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE TO SPANISH-SPEAKING AND AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND HAVE A LANGUAGE LINE. FOR CAREGIVERS SEEKING SOCIOEMOTIONAL SUPPORT, WE OFFER PARENT-TO-PARENT, A 1:1 PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT ALSO INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND MENTORSHIP. WE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT TO SENIOR FAMILIES, HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, AND IEP PARENT PARTNERSHIP. SYSTEMS ADVOCACY EFFORTS INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING LED BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; OUR KING COUNTY PARENT AND FAMILY COALITION; AND INCLUSION ACADEMY.

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 May 1980.

    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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