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1825 K ST NW STE 1200
Washington DC 20006-1266
Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 13-5642032
Organization Mission
PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION ... (More)
PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for The Arc of the United States is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
The Arc of the United States has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 21/21 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 21/21 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 10.62% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 10.62% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 84.77% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 84.77% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (The Arc of the United States) or EIN (135642032) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
The Arc of the United States cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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The Arc of the United States reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
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PROGRAM INNOVATION: THE ARC IS CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES IN PROGRAMS, SERVICES ... (More)
PROGRAM INNOVATION: THE ARC IS CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING BY PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES IN PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD. THE ARC'S SPECIAL PROJECTS ADVANCE THE FIELD OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES AS FOLLOWS: THE ARC'S DOWN SYNDROME NEW MEXICO FUND PROVIDED FOR THE EDUCATION, CARE AND SUPPORT OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN THAT STATE. THE ARC@WORK PROGRAM SUPPORTED PEOPLE WITH IDD WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED TO FIND AND RETAIN JOBS WITH PRIVATE, GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT SECTOR EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATED AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYERS TO INCREASE HIRING OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE NATIONAL CENTER ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND DISABILITY WORKED TO EDUCATE LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURT AND CORRECTIONS PERSONNEL TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH IDD IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE WINGS FOR AUTISM/WINGS FOR ALL PROJECT PROVIDED AN AIRPORT TRAVEL SIMULATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR OTHER DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CENTER FOR FUTURE PLANNING PROVIDED AN ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST ADULTS WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURE NEEDS, AND TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR CHAPTERS OF THE ARC TO SUPPORT THEM. THE ARC'S TECH PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONLINE RESOURCES TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THEIR LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE INCLUSIVEVOLUNTEERISM PROJECT ENGAGED PEOPLE WITH IDD IN VOLUNTEERISM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AT 10 SITES ACROSS THE NATION. THE ARC@SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO FAMILIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH IDD TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. VARIOUS OF THESE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WERE CONVERTED TO ONLINE FORMATS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PUBLIC POLICY: THE ARC ADVOCATED TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH IDD AND FOR FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE THEM TO BE ... (More)
PUBLIC POLICY: THE ARC ADVOCATED TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH IDD AND FOR FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ENABLE THEM TO BE FULLY INCLUDED IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE. THE ARC (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ARC SUPPORTED A NETWORK OF OVER 600 AFFILIATED STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS THAT ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF, AND PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FO ... (More)
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ARC SUPPORTED A NETWORK OF OVER 600 AFFILIATED STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS THAT ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF, AND PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ARC PROMOTED B (Less)
The Arc of the United States cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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The Arc of the United States cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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