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Arc of Southwest Washington

EIN 91-0759016 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON HELPS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS BY BUILDING CAPABILITY WITH RESPECTFUL ADVOCACY; DIRECT SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND PROMOTION OF FULL PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$75,785, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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)
  1. $839,853 spent. ADULT PROGRAMS PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING VOCATIONS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, SUPPORTED LIVING, ROOM TO GROW ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY GARDEN AND PAYEE REPRESENTATIVE. THE ARC IS ALSO LEGAL GUARDIAN TO MORE THAN 40 INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NO OTHER REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE. GENERAL ADVOCACY PROMOTES FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY VIA PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES, PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA CREATION, SPECIAL EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE COLLABORATION AMONG AGENCIES SERVING THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED POPULATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 2024.

    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 1998.

    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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