The Arc of Texas
The mission of the arc of smith county is to enhance the general welfare of persons with intellectual and development disabilities, throughout their lifetimes, by providing fully inclusive …
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Camping programs - camp heyday and camp kennedy (6 day residential camps for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 14-80)serving approximately 200 campers with 200 counselors; camp friendship (twice a year day camp for medically fragile children ages 4-21) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 1 to 2 counselors assigned to each; camp holiday (two camps every december - one camp for ages 4-21 and one camp for 22+) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 10 counselors for each camp. Tyler rose advocates - a group of approximately 40 special needs adults who conduct their own meetings, elect their own officers, raise funds and attend the annual texas advocates conference where they learn how to …
Mission
The mission of the arc of smith county is to enhance the general welfare of persons with intellectual and development disabilities, throughout their lifetimes, by providing fully inclusive programs, services, education, advocacy, and compassion for those we serve and for their families.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Arc of Texas with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1962, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Arc of Texas is a registered education nonprofit based in Tyler, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its EIN is 751156215. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $359K in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Arc of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 751156215. 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 Texas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Arc of Texas is located in Tyler, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Arc of Texas has $359K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Arc of Texas is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $359K in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Arc of Texas. 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 Texas is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Camping programs - camp heyday and camp kennedy (6 day residential camps for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 14-80)serving approximately 200 campers with 200 counselors; camp friendship (twice a year day camp for medically fragile children ages 4-21) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 1 to 2 counselors assigned to each; camp holiday (two camps every december - one camp for ages 4-21 and one camp for 22+) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 10 counselors for each camp. Tyler rose advocates - a group of approximately 40 special needs adults who conduct their own meetings, elect their own officers, raise funds and attend... The Arc of Texas is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1962.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $359K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Arc of Texas are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Arc of Texas is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 751156215, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE ARC OF TEXAS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 75 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 · 1962
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Arc of Texas
- What is The Arc of Texas?
- The Arc of Texas is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tyler, United States. Camping programs - camp heyday and camp kennedy (6 day residential camps for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 14-80)serving approximately 200 campers with 200 counselors; camp friendship (twice a year day camp for medically fragile children ages 4-21) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 1 to 2 counselors assigned to each; camp holiday (two camps every december - one camp for ages 4-21 and one camp for 22+) serving approximately 10 campers at each camp with 10 counselors for each camp. Tyler rose advocates - a group of approximately 40 special needs adults who conduct their own meetings, elect their own officers, raise funds and attend the annual texas advocates conference where they learn how to become leaders for their cause in their communities. Therapet - the therapet program helps the special needs children with their motor-skills, self-esteem, focus, and helps them to remain calm in classroom.funlover's dance - a time for fun, dancing and relaxation for clients and caregivers. Project lifesaver - a tracking transmitter program that helps locate children and adults with autism and other related conditions. Arc performing artists - an opportunity for special needs adults to explore and be challenged with the art of theater and other fine arts.life blessings adult day program - a progrma offering adults with special needs a means to continue their education by learning life skills key to living full and productive lives.
- When was The Arc of Texas founded?
- The Arc of Texas was founded in 1962.
- Who leads The Arc of Texas?
- Robert Odgen serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is The Arc of Texas located?
- Headquartered in Tyler, TX, United States.
- What is The Arc of Texas's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Arc of Texas trustworthy?
- The Arc of Texas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Texas's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 751156215.
- What is The Arc of Texas's website?
- http://www.arcofsmithcounty.org