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L Arche USA

EIN 91-1355711 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF L'ARCHE IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND, TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS IN THE GLOBAL DISABILITY MOVEMENT, TO BUILD A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY WHERE NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
13
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$135,149, national leader

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 185% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $1.8 million spent. LARCHE USA WORKS WITH AND ON BEHALF OF LARCHE COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, FRIENDSHIP ACROSS DIFFERENCE, AND BRINGING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY TO LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO CHANGE SOCIETY SO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE RECOGNIZED AS CONTRIBUTORS AND CAN THRIVE. L'ARCHE CELEBRATES PEOPLE ACROSS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF HUMAN ABILITY. WE WORK TOWARDS OUR MISSION IN THREE FUNDAMENTAL WAYS.BUILDING UNITY: LARCHE USA CONNECTS NEARLY 300 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FROM 21 COMMUNITIES ACROSS 18 U.S. STATES WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, FRIENDSHIP, AND GROWTH. LARCHE USA FOSTERS PERSONAL AGENCY, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, CONNECTIONS BETWEEN LARCHE COMMUNITIES IN NEARLY 40 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LEAD BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OUR FEDERATION.GROWING IMPACT: WE BELIEVE THAT THE LARCHE MOVEMENT DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF KINDER, MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY OVERALL. REPRESENTING 79 COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AND MANY PARTICIPANTS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO ADVANCE INCLUSION AND SELF ADVOCACY BY ENGAGING CRITICAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.SACRED STORIES: LARCHE USA IS LAUNCHING A GRANT FUNDED PROJECT CALLED SACRED STORIES, A FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL INITIATIVE THAT WILL GATHER AND SHARE THE FAITH EXPERIENCES OF PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH FILMS, AUDIO STORIES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND RETREATS. THE PROJECT ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY PROMOTING THE INCLUSION AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAITH AND DISABILITY COMMUNITIES, AND EXPANDING UNDERSTANDING OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.FOSTERING ACCOUNTABILITY: LARCHE USA ENSURES THAT SAFEGUARDING MECHANISMS TO PROTECT VULNERABLE ADULTS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND IN PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE ENGAGE IN CAPACITY BUILDING WITH U.S. COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE BOARD, VOLUNTEER AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP BY PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING, EVALUATION AND IMPACT.AT L'ARCHE, PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE SUPPORTED IN A NETWORK OF FRIENDSHIP, ALLYSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE DIGNITY, RIGHTS, FREEDOM, CHOICE, AND BELONGING FOR EVERY HUMAN BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 April 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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