The Arc of Pennsylvania
To promote the welfare of persons with developmental disabilities and to further the advancement of research regarding prevention and treatment or developmental disabilities
The Arc Of Blair County
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Visit www.thearcblair.orgAbout The Arc of Pennsylvania
Welcome to The Arc of Blair County Our Vision: All individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will live fulfilling lives, are fully integrated into the community and are vibrant members of society. Mission: To improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, support and socialization. Our Values: The Arc…
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Mission
To promote the welfare of persons with developmental disabilities and to further the advancement of research regarding prevention and treatment or developmental disabilities
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Arc of Pennsylvania has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1950, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Arc of Pennsylvania is a registered human services nonprofit based in Altoona, PA, 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 251467363. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $162K in annual revenue. 107 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Arc of Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251467363. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Arc of Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Arc of Pennsylvania is located in Altoona, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Arc of Pennsylvania has $162K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Arc of Pennsylvania is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $162K in annual revenue. The organization has 107 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Arc of Pennsylvania. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Arc of Pennsylvania holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome to The Arc of Blair County Our Vision: All individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will live fulfilling lives, are fully integrated into the community and are vibrant members of society. Mission: To improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, support and socialization. Our Values: The Arc… The Arc of Pennsylvania 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: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $162K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Arc of Pennsylvania are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Arc of Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251467363, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 107 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 107 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1950
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Arc of Pennsylvania
- What is The Arc of Pennsylvania?
- The Arc of Pennsylvania is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Altoona, United States. Welcome to The Arc of Blair County Our Vision: All individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will live fulfilling lives, are fully integrated into the community and are vibrant members of society. Mission: To improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, support and socialization. Our Values: The Arc…
- When was The Arc of Pennsylvania founded?
- The Arc of Pennsylvania was founded in 1950.
- Who leads The Arc of Pennsylvania?
- Brian Hall serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Arc of Pennsylvania located?
- Headquartered in Altoona, PA, United States.
- What is The Arc of Pennsylvania's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Arc of Pennsylvania trustworthy?
- The Arc of Pennsylvania has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 of Pennsylvania's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251467363.
- What is The Arc of Pennsylvania's website?
- http://www.thearcblair.org