The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton

“Form 990 is reviewed by board members at the board meeting following preparation. Board members receive a copy of form 990 via email before it is filed.”

“Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest will be signed. In the course of meetings or activities, disclosure will be made of any interests in a transaction or decision where business or other nonprofit affiliations, family, employer and/or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, it is understood that such disclosure will preclude participation in discussion and voting on the question.”

“Board reviewed salary reports and information from other non-profit 990's for comparison prior to salary assignment.”

“The organization makes governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available on-site upon request.”

“The arc of lehigh and northampton counties (the arc) was started in 1967 by a group of concerned local families who sought new opportunities for their children to lead supported, fulfilling, engaged, inclusive lives as active members of our communities. At that time, little was known about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd) and there was virtually no support or programs to serve people with disabilities and their families in their communities. The arc's founding families were determined to advocate for their children and help them achieve their life's goals as fully included members of their communities. These founding families were resolutely focused on helping their children continue to learn and grow, and soon began gathering in a church basement to provide services in support of their loved ones' continued development and well-being. Through their work, the arc supports more than 1,500 local individuals with idd and families each year through their services and reaches an additional 3,500 people in the community through other educational programming. The arc provides a variety of quality programs and services to assist individuals with idd and their families to live full and productive lives in their community. The arc of lehigh and northampton counties is affiliated with the arc of pennsylvania, the arc of the united states and local chapters of the arc across pennsylvania and the united states.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”