The Arc of the United States meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
The Arc works to operate national programs in areas important to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. These areas include health, employment, transportation, future planning, technology, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and criminal justice. The organization reports that its programs leverage its national network of chapters to provide services directly to people with I/DD, their families, and/or the professionals who support and serve them. The Arc states that its national office works closely with chapters, academics, government agencies, independent foundations, and advocacy organizations to identify, evaluate, and spread best practices. The Arc also engages in public policy advocacy to promote and protect the human rights of people with I/DD.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, The Arc of the United States's program expenses were:
Program innovation |
$3,773,568 |
Public policy |
$2,454,508 |
Chapter leadership and development |
$1,762,232 |
Public education |
$1,616,262 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$9,606,570 |
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Chief Executive
Peter V. Berns, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$542,743
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Chair of the Board
Elise McMillan
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Co-Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
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Board Size
24
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Paid Staff Size
48
*2017 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,129,383.00, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on The Arc of the United States's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$3,461,413 |
Affiliation and chapter fees |
$2,652,475 |
Contributed services |
$1,951,014 |
Investment income |
$1,634,375 |
Registration fees |
$947,241 |
Grants |
$584,055 |
Program service fees |
$169,810 |
Bequest income |
$132,901 |
Net gain in perpetual trust |
$130,886 |
Other income |
$114,299 |
Royalty income |
$103,550 |
Total Income |
$11,882,019 |
- Programs: 85%
- Fundraising: 8%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$11,882,019 |
Program expenses |
$9,606,570 |
Fundraising expenses |
$905,579 |
Administrative expenses |
$869,234 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$11,381,383 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$500,636 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$14,914,974 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$15,415,610 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,695,674 |
Total Assets |
$17,111,284 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, The Arc received in-kind services of $1,951,014 including advertising ($1,115,099) and legal services ($835,915).