THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC

EIN: 231679102 501(c)(3) Mental Health

BETHLEHEM, PA

Total Revenue
$33,345,622
Total Expenses
$30,537,461
Total Assets
$22,408,163
Net Assets
$20,880,619
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
LISA MUSSELMAN
Phone
6108498076
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC, founded in 1975, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $33.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $30.5M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES (THE ARC) CHAMPIONS A LIFE OF INCLUSION, OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTS. ITS VISION IS THAT ALL PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE VALUED, RESPECTED, AND FULLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,964,481 Revenue: $1,550,928

SPARC:THE SPARC PROGRAM IS BOTH A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM AND A STATE-LICENSED ADULT FACILITY PROGRAM THAT SERVICES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN LEHIGH...

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SPARC:THE SPARC PROGRAM IS BOTH A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM AND A STATE-LICENSED ADULT FACILITY PROGRAM THAT SERVICES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE SPARC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD 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 PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS (CPS), WHICH OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE SPARC PROGRAM ALSO DELIVERS ADULT FACILITY-BASED SERVICE, WHICH PROVIDES AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WITH ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BUILD SKILLS AND EXPLORE INTERESTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF OPTIONS BASED ON THEIR ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHOICE THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND FACILITY-BASED SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $24,515,264 Revenue: $30,744,471

AGENCY WITH CHOICE:THE AGENCY WITH CHOICE (AWC) PROGRAM IS A PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAM BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-DETERMINATION. THE AWC PROGRAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL...

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AGENCY WITH CHOICE:THE AGENCY WITH CHOICE (AWC) PROGRAM IS A PERSON-CENTERED 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.AN INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATING IN THE AWC PROGRAM CAN BE THEIR OWN MANAGING EMPLOYER (ME) OR IDENTIFY A SURROGATE TO ACT ON THEIR BEHALF AS THE ME. THE ME CAN SELECT THE SUPPORT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS (SSPS) AND DIRECT PROVISION OF SERVICES. THE SSP WILL BE HIRED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ARC AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND THE ARC WILL ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMPLOYMENT, BUT THE DAY-TO-DAY DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES IS UNDER THE ME'S PURVIEW.

Program 3
Expenses: $357,844

ADVOCACY:THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FREE RESOURCE COORDINATION, TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR...

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ADVOCACY:THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FREE RESOURCE COORDINATION, TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND SELF-ADVOCACY, THE DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO BRIDGE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS THAT ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION.RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, VIRTUAL WEBINARS, AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ARC BY PHONE OR EMAIL. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAY ALSO REQUEST INFORMATION BY COMPLETING THE INTAKE FORM AVAILABLE ON THE ARC'S WEBSITE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $327,464
Program Service Revenue $32,295,399
Investment Income $748,042
Other Revenue $-25,283
TOTAL REVENUE $33,345,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $27,748,392
Fundraising Expenses $244,084
Program Expenses $26,837,589
Other Expenses $2,789,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,537,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $33,345,622 $28,945,579 +0.2%
Expenses $30,537,461 $26,342,921 +0.2%
Net Income $2,808,161 $2,602,658 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
1074
Volunteers
88

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$386,827
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW MCCONNELL IMM. PAST PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE LEWIS PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA TIRENDI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRY GERBER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MASTRIANI MEMBER AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET CHASE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON GEROULO TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL PITTINGER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MITTL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED EASTERLY ESQ DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA ALVARADO MEMBER AT LARGE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI LEO DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUSTAFA JAFFER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN TAUBER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE WEBER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MAKAR DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE DESTEFON DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SHOEMAKER FORMER CEO 40.00
Officer
$124,413 $838 $125,251
SHANNON MILLER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$146,882 $15,386 $162,268
LISA MUSSELMAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$93,340 $5,968 $99,308
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $33,345,622 $30,537,461 $22,408,163 $2,808,161
2024 $28,945,579 $26,342,921 $19,077,897 $2,602,658
2023 $26,486,149 $23,561,240 $15,668,417 $2,924,909
2022 $20,633,866 $19,430,317 $12,174,366 $1,203,549
2021 $17,283,772 $17,016,041 $12,255,370 $267,731
2020 $16,362,595 $15,786,786 $10,694,525 $575,809
2019 $15,037,689 $14,073,160 $9,456,551 $964,529
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