Arca

“Arca has members that pay a lifetime membership fee or dues. Membership is open to individuals over the age of 18. All members in good standing shall be entitled to vote in the election of the board of directors.”

“Active members are entitled to vote in the election of directors and are eligible to serve on the board of directors.”

“Arca's irs form 990 is reviewed by the arca finance committee at a regular meeting prior to filing of the form 990. Arca finance committee then presents the irs form 990 to the arca board of directors at their next regularly held meeting for their review and approval. A draft of the irs form 990 is e mailed to those reviewing and approving one week prior to the meeting”

“Arca has a conflict of interest policy which includes having all new board and committee members sign an acknowledgement they have read and understand the policy. All board and committee members are required annually and in writing to disclose all businesses or other organizations of which the member or leader, or a member of his family, is an officer, member, owner, or employee; or for which the member or leader, or a member of his family, acts as an agent; or from which the member or leader, or a member of his family, receives compensation or remuneration of any sort, with which arca competes or with which arca has, or might reasonably in the future enter into, a relationship or a transaction. Arca also has a policy directing the board chair and other board members on how to disclose a potential conflict of interest when issues are discussed or voted on, which includes disclosure and the party removing themselves from the meeting during discussion and vote. The policy directs the board or committee to seek alternates to the proposed transaction so as not producing a conflict of interest unless a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible.”

“Arca's president/ceo and arca management conducts periodic reviews to determine if: 1) compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and 2) conform to arca's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment for payments for goods and services, further charitable purpose and do not result in impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. These reviews occur periodically. Review of president/ceo compensation is conducted by the board executive committee periodically. The committee does a periodic comparative survey of salaries of organizations similar in size and nature. The review and comparative study is documented. Arca did not have any key employees as defined by the irs.”

“Compensation for the cfo is determined based on an annual review performed by the ceo. The compensation is included in the annual budget which is approved by the board of directors.”

“Governing documents, policies, financial statements and the irs form 990 are made available to the public upon request within three working days of the date the request was made. Arca and arca foundation's consolidated audited financial statements are also posted on the arcaopeningdoors.org website.”

“Program service expenses 24,705,012 84% management and general expenses 4,364,788 15% fundraising expenses 50,738 1% accomplishments 255 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd) celebrated meaningful lives living in arca's supported living, intercare and customized in home support programs. 148 people developed new and enhanced skills with support from job coaches and instructors participating in causative community activities including paid employment and volunteering at various agencies helping seniors, homeless children and delivering nutritious food to families. Educational programs helped build confidence and teach healthy lifestyle choices including cooking, health matters, and specialized literacy. Arca's traveling theater group wrote, directed and performed its original plays road trip and into the forest to audiences throughout albuquerque. Arca employs 43 associate employees working with our janitorial team, arca organics and our office supports team. Entrepreneurial adults with idd have started their own business and include jeff's crafts and clothing, bill's classic candy stand, steve's snack shop and mary's laundry service. Additionally, 114 infants, children and adults received tailored supports in family settings including adoption, foster care, personal care, home based support and respite. Arca's prader- willi syndrome (pws) project, the first of its kind in the nation, served 64 infants, children and adults with pws and pws-like conditions and their families. Services are provided in 15 counties throughout new mexico and include identification and referral, advocacy, case management, nutrition consultation, behavioral supports, residential options, emergency respite, training and education. Arca's circle of supports staff worked with 18 young adults on the medicaid waiver "waiting list" to learn skills such as engaging in community activities and developing natural supports. 38 adults found greater independence and enhanced daily living skills through arca's smart travel program. With the use of cognitive assistance technologies, individuals complete basic, self-care activities, track medical and personal appointments, deliver medical alerts, manage personal finance, navigate the public transit system and complete other daily tasks and routines on their own.”

“Independent living and aces programs: provide intermittent services to 215 individuals based upon individual choices and level of need. These programs provide tailored services addressing individualized interests in work and career opportunities. Arca job training program: this program consists of two job training programs: the arca farm which produces organic food products for sale to the public and performance of janitorial services as a means to teach job skills to people with developmental disabilities.”