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The Arc of Ventura County Inc

EIN 95-2266987 · Ventura, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$14.9 million
Spending
$14.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
294
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$157,200, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (3)
  1. $9.5 million spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PROGRAMS - SERVING 521 INDIVIDUALS - THE ARC OF VENTURA COUNTY'S COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES OFFER PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOOSING THAT ARE PERSON-CENTERED, COMMUNITY-BASED AND SUPPORT FULL INCLUSION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING VALUED VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND GAINING SKILLS THAT CAN LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT; TAKING COURSES TO FURTHER EDUCATION; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; EXPRESSIVE ARTISTRY; IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS; PRACTICE DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND SELF-ADVOCACY. ACCESSING COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RESOURCES ARE AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THIS SERVICE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES - SERVING 108 INDIVIDUALS - THE ARC OF VENTURA COUNTY'S COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO A GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE SELF-RELIANT AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. PROGRAMS CATER TO INDIVIDUALS IN A VARIETY OF SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING SITUATIONS. THE TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (TIL) FOCUSES ON EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF INDEPENDENT LIVING. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (ILS) SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TIL PROGRAM. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES OFFER SUPPORT BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ENABLES THE PARTICIPANT TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SERVING 139 INDIVIDUALS - THE ARC OF VENTURA COUNTY'S COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS, INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE TO ATTAIN MEANINGFUL AND REWARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH SATISFIED BUSINESS PARTNERS THROUGHOUT VENTURA COUNTY. JOB COACHES FACILITATE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE EMPLOYEE IS INTEGRATED INTO THE COMPETITIVE WORKPLACE BY PROVIDING TRAINING AND SUPPORT BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EMPLOYER.

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 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 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 June 2000.

    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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