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The Arc Baltimore Inc

The arc baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships.

Human Services Baltimore, MD EIN 520671428 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About The Arc Baltimore Inc

For and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Founded
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

The arc baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P82Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($46.1 million)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Arc Baltimore Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 520671428. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $55M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Arc Baltimore Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

The Arc Baltimore Inc is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Arc Baltimore Inc has $55M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Arc Baltimore Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $55M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Arc Baltimore Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Arc Baltimore Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

For and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities The Arc Baltimore Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among human services charities registered in United States: The Arc Baltimore Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $55M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to The Arc Baltimore Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Arc Baltimore Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520671428, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Kathleen Durkin
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alicia M••••••••••••
Director
CH
Christopher S••••••
Director
DA
Darrin B••••
Director
DI
Diane W•••••••
Director
ER
Ericka C••••••••
Director
ER
Erika C••••••••
Director
ER
Erik D•••
BOARD PRESIDENT
ER
Erik M••••
Director
ER
Erin M•••••••••
Director
FR
Frank K•••••••
VP OF QUALITY SUPPORT (THRU 4/19/24)
GA
Gail G••••••
Director
GR
Gregory H••••
BOARD TREASURER
JE
Jenene W•••••••••
Director
JI
Jill V••••
Director
JO
Joanna F••••••
VP OF EMPLOYMENT FIRST
JO
John M••••
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
KA
Kathleen D•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KI
Kimberly B•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
KI
Kimberly M••••••
VP COMMUNITY & FAMILY LIVING
LA
Larry B••••• J•
Director
MA
Marianne B••••••
BOARD SECRETARY
MA
Mary K M••••••
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
MA
Mary M••••••
CHIEF ADVAN. OFFICER (THRU 3/27/24)
MA
Matthew Y•••••••
Director
ME
Megan P••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$54.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$52.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$51.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$52.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$53.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Arc Baltimore Inc This page 93 $54.6 million 88%
Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc 93 $11.7 million 87%
Alu Like Inc 93 $10.2 million 91%
Hudson Community Enterprises Inc 93 $23.5 million 92%
Achieva Support 93 $38.1 million 86%
Amherst H Wilder Foundation 93 $64.1 million 81%
Community in Motion 93 $15.6 million 98%
Adec Inc 93 $24.0 million 88%
Skills USA Inc 93 $26.7 million 93%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Arc Baltimore Inc

What is The Arc Baltimore Inc?
The Arc Baltimore Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. For and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
When was The Arc Baltimore Inc founded?
The Arc Baltimore Inc was founded in 1950.
Who leads The Arc Baltimore Inc?
Kathleen Durkin serves as CEO.
Where is The Arc Baltimore Inc located?
Headquartered in Baltimore, United States.
What is The Arc Baltimore Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Arc Baltimore Inc trustworthy?
The Arc Baltimore Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Arc Baltimore Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520671428.
What is The Arc Baltimore Inc's website?
http://www.thearcbaltimore.org