Arca

“Arca has members who pay a lifetime membership fee. 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's finance committee then presents the irs form 990 to the arca board of directors at their next regularly held meeting for 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 or her family acts as an agent; or from which the member or leader, or a member of his or her 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 to not produce a conflict of interest unless a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible.”

“Arca's president/ceo and arca management conduct 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 23,650,272 83% management and general expenses 4,879,999 16% fundraising expenses 100,080 1% accomplishments 261 adults with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities (idcd) celebrated meaningful lives living in arca's supported living, intercare, acquired brain injury and customized in home supports programs. 138 people developed new and enhanced skills with support from job coaches and instructors participating in causative community activites including paid employment, volunteering at various agencies and social engagements. Educational programs helped build confidence and teach healthy lifestyle choices including cooking and health matters. Arca employs 82 associate employeees working with our janitorial team and office supports team. Entrepreneurial adults with idd have started their own business and include bill's classic candy stand, steve's snack shop and mary's laundry service. Additionally, 134 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 55 infants, children and adults with pws and pws-like conditions and their families. Services are provided throughout new mexico and include identification and referral, advocacy, case management, nutrition consultation, behavioral supports, residential options, emergency respite, training and education.”

“Smart living and aces programs provide intermittent services to 150 individuals based upon individual choices and level of need and include tailored services addressing individualized interests in work and career opportunities.”