The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties
Also known as Elmwood Industries ARC Industries ARC Enterprises
The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties reported $24.2 million in revenue and $23.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $90.80 went to program services, $8.48 to management and general costs and $0.72 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.1% of the total. Government grants made up 14.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $172,307 (ASLEEP OVERNIGHT COUNSELOR). 37 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 14% 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 $24MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 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 $24M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$3.59 $877K
- Government grants$14.56 $3.6M
- Program service revenue$81.34 $20M
- Investment income$0.51 $126K
Other revenue was negative: −$237K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.8% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 18.3% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 14.7% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.1% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $172,307 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.73% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 37 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 12 | 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 expenseResidential services:this program provides group homes and supervised apartments, supported living programs, and independent living programs. Group homes and supervised apartments provide 24 hour support, training in daily livings skills, social opportunities and community integration. Supported living provides services tailored to individual needs either in the family home or the individual's own apartment. Independent living supports individuals in their own home/apartment with case management and skill training. Over 160 individuals were served
Early intervention program:infant/toddler services: the child center serves over 400 children from birth to three years of age who have mental, physical or sensory delays or disabilities. Evaluation and assessment as well as speech, physical and occupational therapy, social and cognitive development, and communication services are available. Counseling and support are also provided for parents and siblings. Transitional services are provided to assist children in transferring to preschool programs. Our time classes are being held for children ages 20-36 months receiving early intervention…
Adult training services:full-time day programming was provided for over 70 individuals. Training is offered in the areas of personal awareness, daily living,social and communication skills. Social and community activities and transportation are provided. The program also offers community inclusion and employment training opportunities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASLEEP OVERNIGHT COUNSELOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,290 | $0 | $19,017 | $172,307 |
| ASSISTANT MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $167,266 | $0 | $316 | $167,582 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO Director/trustee, officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $140,961 | $0 | $19,382 | $160,343 |
| ASSISTANT MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,965 | $0 | $18,600 | $151,565 |
| ASSISTANT MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,538 | $0 | $18,469 | $149,007 |
| ASST DIR OF VOC Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $118,758 | $0 | $25,199 | $143,957 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $85,590 | $0 | $40,234 | $125,824 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $91,040 | $0 | $26,021 | $117,061 |
37 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $495K (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–1b12 · 11 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 2No
- 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 5490
- Volunteers Part I, line 631
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| TNC HOME IMPROVEMENT GENERAL LLC Home impro. Services | $149,690 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties totaling $61,997 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 Bergen and Passaic Counties spent in FY2025, $90.80 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties reported that 90.8% of its $23.6 million in expenses went to program services, 8.5% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $172,307, for the role of ASLEEP OVERNIGHT COUNSELOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties get its money?
Of $24.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 18.3% came from contributions and grants (including 14.7% from government grants) and 82.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-1620254 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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 202621359349311237 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511359349304471 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441369349308644 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331359349314688 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211369349301336 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110479349301856 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-1620254: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.