The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc

Organization Overview

The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (F80) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Associations, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc employed 849 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc generated $20.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES (THE ARC) CHAMPIONS A LIFE OF INCLUSION, OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SPARC:THE SPARC PROGRAM IS BOTH A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM AND A STATE-LICENSED ADULT TRAINING FACILITY THAT SERVES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE SPARC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE INTERESTS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE SPARC PROGRAM ADDRESSES EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE NEEDS THROUGH A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP DAILY LIVING SKILLS THROUGH COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, HABILITATION, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.THE SPARC PROGRAM DELIVERS COMMUNITY-BASED COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS (CPS), WHICH OFFERS PROGRAM ATTENDEES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE SPARC PROGRAM ALSO DELIVERS ADULT TRAINING DAY PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH OFFERS ADULTS WITH IDD A SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM IN AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WITH ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH AMBULATION CHALLENGES.


AGENCY WITH CHOICE:AGENCY WITH CHOICE (AWC) IS A WAIVER-FUNDED SELF-DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-DETERMINATION. THE AWC PROGRAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER THEIR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS; THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EACH PERSON BEST KNOWS THEIR OWN NEEDS AND HOW THOSE NEEDS SHOULD BE MET.THE AWC MODEL ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL OR THE SURROGATE OF THEIR CHOOSING TO HIRE PERSONS OF THEIR CHOICE TO SUPPORT THEM AS NEEDED WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL'S HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES ACTS AS A CO-EMPLOYER FOR PAYROLL, TAXES, AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION PURPOSES, HOWEVER, THE DELIVERY OF PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IS MANAGED AND SUPERVISED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND/OR THEIR DESIGNATED SURROGATE.


ADVOCACY:THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES IS ONE OF THE FEW AGENCIES THAT PROVIDES FREE RESOURCE COORDINATION, TRAININGS, AND ONE-TO-ONE ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH THESE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT CONNECTS WITH AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THEIR NAVIGATION OF THE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SYSTEMS. THE ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES RESOURCE COORDINATION BY OFFERING DISABILITY-RELATED RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND TRAININGS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS. INDIVIDUALS CAN GAIN INFORMATION THROUGH A COMBINATION OF METHODS, INCLUDING OUR ON-LINE SUBMISSION FORM, INTAKE PHONE LINE, AND DIRECT PHONE/EMAIL TO THE ARC. THE ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT ALSO OFFERS FREE ONE-TO-ONE ADVOCACY SUPPORT BY ASSIGNING A KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVOCATE TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE IN ADDRESSING COMPLEX CHALLENGES. WHILE THE RESOURCE COORDINATION AND TRAININGS MAY BE ACCESSED BY ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP, ONE-TO-ONE ADVOCACY SUPPORT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY (IDD) AND WHO ARE BASED IN LEHIGH OR NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.


FAMILY-DRIVEN/FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: THE FAMILY DRIVEN/FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (FD/FSS) PROGRAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FD/FSS PROGRAM IS AN INDIRECT REIMBURSEMENT OR DIRECT PAY SERVICE FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES FUNDED AND REGULATED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES (THE ARC) ASSISTS IN SUPPORTING THE FD/FSS PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. THE SCOPE OF THIS SUPPORT VARIES DEPENDING ON THE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE FAMILY. THE ARC EMPLOYS AN FD/FSS COORDINATOR FOR LEHIGH COUNTY WHO CAN HELP FAMILIES COORDINATE THEIR APPLICATIONS AND BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THE PROGRAM OPERATES TO USE THEIR ALLOCATIONS. THE ARC ALSO PUBLISHES A BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR STAKEHOLDERS IN BOTH LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Shoemaker
CEO
$127,742
Erik Mcfall
Former CFO
$10,669
Mike Bruckner
Imm. Past President
$0
Matthew Mcconnell
President
$0
Joseph Mastriani
Secretary
$0
George Lewis
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$361
Fundraising events$93,282
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$183,168
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$276,811
Total Program Service Revenue$20,069,356
Investment income $85,808
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $201,891
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $20,633,866

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties Inc has recieved totaling $38,469.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$23,949
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,859
Trumbower Hospital Foundation

Nazareth, PA

PURPOSE: PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION

$2,500
Ppl Foundation

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,000
Leona Gruber Charitable Trust

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$2,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$161
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,472,638
Earnings-$899,749
Other Expense$260,712
Ending Balance$5,312,177

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