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The Arc Fresno Madera Counties

EIN 94-1265038 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower, inspire and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become active members of their community.

Income
$13.3 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
297
Highest pay
$183,941, executive dir.

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (5)
  1. $9.3 million spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH THE MOST NEED OFFERING SOCIAL, DAILY LIVING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED AS THEIR NEEDS REQUIRE IN ALL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. COMPREHENSIVE TRACKING IS USED SO THAT EACH CLIENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SPECIFIC GOALS DESIGNED FOR THEIR NEEDS IN ORDER TO ATTAIN A LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE WITHIN THEIR DISABILITY.
  2. $163,750 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS - EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS OFFER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN SMALL GROUPS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CREW COACH. GROUPS GENERALLY CONSIST OF THREE CLIENTS TO ONE CREW COACH WITH JOBS CONSISTING OF JANITORIAL, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, RETAIL, AND LITTER ABATEMENT. THE GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IS TO TEACH INDEPENDENCE ON THE JOB, FACILITATE IMPROVEMENT IN WORK RELATED PERFORMANCE, AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF INCREASING WORK RELATED SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS JOB SEEKERS WITH DISABILITIES TO SECURE A FULLY INTEGRATED PLACEMENT, AT A COMPETITIVE WAGE LEVEL WITH LOCAL BUSINESS SETTINGS. THROUGH THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL JOB DEVELOPER AND A QUALIFIED JOB COACH, A CAREER CHOICE WHICH MATCHES THE INDIVIDUAL
  3. DAILY TRAINING ACTIVITY CENTER - WORK-ORIENTED PROGRAM WITH FOCUS ON PREPARING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO ENTER INTO THE WORKFORCE AND TO THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING IN FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLS, OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE CREATIVE SELF EXPRESSION, AND COMMUNITY VISITS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES WITH JANITORIAL, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, AND PRODUCT PACKAGING. PROGRAM SERVICES WITH A STAFF TO CLIENT RATIO THAT AVERAGES 1 TO 8.
  4. SUPPORTED LIVING - THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIFE. THIS INCLUDES LIVING AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN A HOME OF THEIR OWN. THE ARC OFFERS TWO PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THIS OBJECTIVE: THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICE PROGRAM (ILS) AND SUPPORT LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM (SLS). BOTH INTEND TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  5. WORK ACTIVITY PROGRAM

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 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 June 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 October 1954.

    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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