The Arc of the United States
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
The Arc of the United States meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes."
Year, State Incorporated:
2000, MD
The Arc of the United States (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 programs leverage its national network of chapters to provide services directly to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and the professionals who support and serve them. The Arc 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, 2021, The Arc of the United States's program expenses were:
Program Innovation: $2,934,401
Chapter leadership and professional development: $2,740,886
Public Policy: $10,473,877
Public education: $624,042
Total Program Expenses: $16,773,206
Chief Executive
Peter Berns, CEO
Compensation*
$530,611
Chair of the Board
Kenneth Oakes
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Professor, Chestnut Hill College
Board Size
24
Paid Staff Size
48
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $15,113,315, 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, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,397,419 |
| Program service fees | $351,349 |
| Affiliation and chapter fees | $2,818,539 |
| Bequest income | $1,815,956 |
| Contributed services | $7,740,096 |
| Registration fees | $653,107 |
| Grants | $4,159,844 |
| Contracts | $700,626 |
| Investment income, net | $1,737,370 |
| Royalty income | $120,713 |
| Other income | $80,685 |
| Net gain in perpetual trust | $122,879 |
| Total Income | $21,698,583 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $21,698,583 |
| Total expenses: | $18,871,238 |
| Program expenses | $16,773,206 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,492,641 |
| Administrative expenses | $605,391 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,827,345 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $15,276,023 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $18,103,368 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,944,959 |
| Total Assets | $20,048,327 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, The Arc received in-kind legal service of $7,740,096.
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