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Arc of Oregon

EIN 93-0504507 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARC OF OREGON, TOGETHER WITH ITS NETWORK OF MEMBERS AND AFFILIATED CHAPTERS, ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS AND FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$92,710, executive di

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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, 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. $1.3 million spent. THE GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY AND PLANNING SERVICES PROGRAM (GAPS) ENSURES HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY AND HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY. THIS YEAR WE HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN OREGON WITH I/DD. AS A GUARDIAN, GAPS ADVOCATES, MAKE DECISIONS, WITH THE INPUT OF THE PERSON, REGARDING THE PERSON'S HEALTH, RESIDENTIAL, COMMUNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS. THE EMPLOYER RESOURCE CONNECTION ERC PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE OREGON HOME CARE COMMISSION AND WE WERE ABLE TO EXPAND THIS YEAR WITH A NEW CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PROVIDER NAVIGATOR SERVICES WITHIN OUR ERC PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CONSUMER EMPLOYERS OF IN-HOME WORKERS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HELP THEM HIRE AND RETAIN QUALIFIED IN-HOME WORKERS AND DOES SO AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER EMPLOYER. OUR OREGON TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM (OTAC) DEVELOPS CURRICULUM USING THE EVIDENCE-BASED PRINCIPLES OF PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DO SO IN A MANNER THAT PUTS THE PERSON AT THE CENTER OF DECISION MAKING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO HOLDS NUMEROUS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GROUP TRAININGS INCLUDING TRAININGS ON TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS. THE GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY AND PLANNING SERVICES PROGRAM (GAPS) ENSURES HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY AND HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY. THIS YEAR WE HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN OREGON WITH I/DD. AS A GUARDIAN, GAPS ADVOCATES, MAKE DECISIONS, WITH THE INPUT OF THE PERSON, REGARDING THE PERSON'S HEALTH, RESIDENTIAL, COMMUNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS. THE EMPLOYER RESOURCE CONNECTION ERC PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE OREGON HOME CARE COMMISSION AND WE WERE ABLE TO EXPAND THIS YEAR WITH A NEW CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PROVIDER NAVIGATOR SERVICES WITHIN OUR ERC PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CONSUMER EMPLOYERS OF IN-HOME WORKERS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HELP THEM HIRE AND RETAIN QUALIFIED IN-HOME WORKERS AND DOES SO AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER EMPLOYER. OUR OREGON TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM (OTAC) DEVELOPS CURRICULUM USING THE EVIDENCE-BASED PRINCIPLES OF PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DO SO IN A MANNER THAT PUTS THE PERSON AT THE CENTER OF DECISION MAKING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO HOLDS NUMEROUS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GROUP TRAININGS INCLUDING TRAININGS ON TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS.
  2. $56,216 spent. THE OREGON SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST (OSNT) IS A PROGRAM OF THE ARC OREGON PROVIDING AN AFFORDABLE MEANS OF SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT. THE SPECIAL NEEDS POOLED TRUST PROVIDES PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THE VEHICLE TO PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE AND PROVIDE FUNDS THAT MAY BE USED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS OF THE PERSON THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME. THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE EXPANDED TO ACCEPT IRA'S INTO THE TRUST.

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 October 1956.

    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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