The ARC of Essex County
The ARC of Essex County reported $39.6 million in revenue and $38.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.08 went to program services, $10.75 to management and general costs and $0.17 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 94.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $311,855 (CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 22% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $39MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $40MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.1% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.3% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 94.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $311,855 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.81% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 21 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAdult residential services - the arc provides comprehensive, community residential living services to 150 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a wide range of support needs. Residential living services include housing and related daily living assistance as well as individual support services which foster independence, encourage the achievement of personal goals and offer the opportunity for a fulfilling lifestyle in a safe and supportive community-based environment. The arc delivers these services in over 30 group homes, supervised living, supportive living, and…
Adult day services - the arc offers quality, innovative, community-based services to adults over 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a wide range of support needs, including seniors, individuals with autism spectrum disorder and with physical/medical issues. The primary adult programs include day habilitation - the arc currently operates programs out of 4 Essex County locations that include a variety of activities to engage participants and afford opportunities to acquire the skills and experience needed to be included in their communities, achieve personal goals and…
Stepping stones school - the Arc of Essex County's stepping stones school is a dept. Of education approved private school for students with disabilities (apssd) serving children ages 3-12. Recognized as a national association of special education teachers school of excellence since 2010 and located in fairfield, nj, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as down syndrome and other students with similar educational and developmental needs. The school curriculum is aligned with nj core curriculum standards and provides…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $273,243 | $0 | $38,612 | $311,855 |
| COO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $194,541 | $0 | $46,429 | $240,970 |
| CFO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $190,906 | $0 | $33,680 | $224,586 |
| SR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $151,846 | $0 | $7,592 | $159,438 |
| SR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $125,057 | $0 | $21,899 | $146,956 |
| SR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $134,833 | $0 | $4,045 | $138,878 |
| SR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $131,293 | $0 | $6,565 | $137,858 |
| SR DIRECTOR Former, 35.00 hrs/week | $123,109 | $0 | $3,037 | $126,146 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The ARC of Essex County (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $777K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b21 · 21 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5742
- Volunteers Part I, line 630
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| RAN-R GROUP LLC Cleaning and maintenance | $267,175 |
| MIA RESTORATION INC General contractor | $170,124 |
| MAX AXION LLC General contractor | $142,725 |
| HECTOR ARDON PAINTING LLC General contractor | $126,696 |
| BOGUSH MECHANICAL SERVICE CO Hvac, plumbing & sewer lines | $109,355 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
14 private foundations reported grants to The ARC of Essex County totaling $98,823 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 The ARC of Essex County spent in FY2025, $89.08 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The ARC of Essex County's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The ARC of Essex County reported that 89.1% of its $38.6 million in expenses went to program services, 10.8% to management and general and 0.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The ARC of Essex County pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The ARC of Essex County reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $311,855, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The ARC of Essex County get its money?
Of $39.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 2.3% came from contributions and grants (including 1.3% from government grants) and 94.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The ARC of Essex County a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-1546173 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611289349301646 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500459349301015 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202303349349300915 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311149349301521 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201199349302105 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202130549349300538 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-1546173: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.