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The ARC Middlesex County

Monmouth Junction, NJ · EIN 22-1695038 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Latest filing: Form 990 for calendar year 2025 (tax year 2025) · View the filing · Correct or respond

The ARC Middlesex County reported $18.7 million in revenue and $16.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.12 went to program services, $10.57 to management and general costs and $0.31 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 96.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $209,986 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 57% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.

Where $100 of spending went

Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16M

For 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

Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
Measure2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
89.1%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
10.6%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
0.3%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
Not reported$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
1.1%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.3%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
96.7%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$209,986$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.31%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
26
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
5.26.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
9 of 9100.0%

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

2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$12M expenses · 84.7% of program spending · revenue $15M

During the reporting period, the residential program served approximately 73 individuals and provided 365 days of care. Services included life skills training, recreational activities, and individualized supports aimed at maintaining safe and stable housing while promoting health, safety, and well-being. Assistance was provided with personal care, medication management, and community participation. Residents demonstrated improved social connections, increased self-confidence, enhanced daily living skills, and greater involvement in community activities. The program continues to support its…

$1.8M expenses · 12.3% of program spending · revenue $2.2M

Vocational and day habilitation services:the program provides structured daytime services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or related conditions. Day habilitation focuses on enhancing daily living skills, social interaction, and community participation, while vocational services prepare participants for meaningful employment through job-readiness training, skill-building, and volunteer experiences. On average, 80-90 clients are served annually, with programming offered 260 days per year. Participants engage in 46 daily activities, including life skills…

$221K expenses · 1.5% of program spending · revenue $423K

Support coordination : the support coordination program helps individuals with developmental disabilities access and coordinate the services they need to achieve their goals and maintain their health, safety, and well-being. Support coordinators develop person-centered plans, connect individuals to community resources, monitor service delivery, and advocate for needed supports. The program promotes independence, self-determination, and community inclusion while ensuring individuals receive effective and coordinated services that enhance their quality of life

$209K all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer, 35.00 hrs/week
$185,136$0$24,850$209,986
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer, 35.00 hrs/week
$105,437$0$5,448$110,885

2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The ARC Middlesex County (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $321K (Part IX, line 5).

7 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$5.0M$10M$15M$20M2019202020212022202320242025$19M$16M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
2025 ⓘ$19M$16M89.1%$6.9M$209,986
2024 ⓘ$17M$17M90.0%$4.2M$195,691
2023 ⓘ$15M$16M87.6%$3.9M$194,879
2022 ⓘ$16M$15M88.4%$4.7M$200,705
2021 ⓘ$17M$14M87.1%$3.1M$200,707
2020 ⓘ$14M$14M87.5%$854K$169,160
2019 ⓘ$12M$12M85.2%$935K$164,530

Governance answers, as filed

2025 · 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–1b9 · 9 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 5337
  • Volunteers Part I, line 69

Private foundation grants it received

2 private foundations reported grants to The ARC Middlesex County totaling $204 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from The ARC Middlesex County's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for The ARC Middlesex County, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of The ARC Middlesex County's spending goes to programs?

In calendar year 2025, The ARC Middlesex County reported that 89.1% of its $16.0 million in expenses went to program services, 10.6% to management and general and 0.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does The ARC Middlesex County pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation The ARC Middlesex County reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $209,986, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does The ARC Middlesex County get its money?

Of $18.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 1.1% came from contributions and grants (including 0.3% from government grants) and 96.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is The ARC Middlesex County a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 22-1695038 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612679349300006 · read the filing
  • 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543159349300444 · read the filing
  • 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202442769349301719 · read the filing
  • 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323069349302022 · read the filing
  • 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243009349301119 · read the filing
  • 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123199349318662 · read the filing
  • 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043119349301329 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 22-1695038: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.