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Larche Tahoma Hope Community

EIN 91-1206208 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

L'ARCHE TAHOMA HOPE COMMUNITY (LTH) WAS FOUNDED TO MAKE KNOWN THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS REVEALED THROUGH MUTUALLY TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS. WE CELEBRATE THE UNIQUE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON AND RECOGNIZE OUR NEED FOR ONE ANOTHER THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY LIFE, WORK SITES, AND HOMES. LTH IS PROUD TO BE ONE OF OVER 150 COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD BELONGING TO AN INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDED OVER 50 YEARS AGO IN FRANCE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
71
Volunteers
997
Highest pay
$95,650, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $2.5 million spent. L'ARCHE TAHOMA HOPE OPERATES THREE GROUP HOMES THAT ARE ALSO LICENSED AS ADULT FAMILY HOMES (ANANDA, FARMHOUSE, AND HOPESPRING). WE SUPPORT 16 RESIDENTIAL CORE MEMBERS (INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES) WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING; MAINTAINING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND OPTIMUM POWER AND CHOICE. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY LIVE-IN AND LIVE-OUT CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH CARE AIDES, WHO ARE A MIX OF RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES, SECOND- CAREER INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO HAVE FOUND THEIR LIFE-LONG VOCATION IN L'ARCHE, ALL DESIRING TO SHARE MEANINGFUL WORK AND FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY LIFE WITH CORE MEMBERS.
  2. $427,904 spent. L'ARCHE FARM & GARDENS, A RETAIL NURSERY AND FARM, IS A GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SITE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH PIERCE COUNTY. IT IS THE MISSION OF L'ARCHE TAHOMA HOPE FARM & GARDENS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES MEANINGFUL AGRICULTURAL WORK TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THERE ARE EIGHT FARM CORE MEMBERS WORKING ON AVERAGE 9 HOURS PER WEEK, SUPPORTED BY OVER 2,500 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY. WORKING IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING WITH PEOPLE OF A VARIETY OF ABILITIES AND GIFTS, EACH FARM WORKER, WHETHER CORE MEMBER, ASSISTANT, OR VOLUNTEER, IS AFFIRMED IN DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH. THE WATCHWORD OF THE FARM IS, "GROWING PEOPLE, GROWING PLANTS."
  3. $139,861 spent. WELCOME CENTER PROGRAMS OFFER RESIDENTS AND THOSE LIVING IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER IN OUR COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING FOR CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES SEVERAL TIMES EACH WEEK. THE WELCOME CENTER IS A 7,800 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY BUILT IN 2018 WITH PUBLIC FINANCING AND PRIVATELY-RAISED FUNDS. IN ADDITION TO ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, THE WELCOME CENTER HOUSES OUR AGENCY OFFICES AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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