THE ARC COMMUNITY ADVOCATES

EIN: 381613581 501(c)(3) Human Services

KALAMAZOO, MI

Total Revenue
$716,887
Total Expenses
$485,676
Total Assets
$1,014,041
Net Assets
$979,516
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
RHASHEDA SHEPHERD
Phone
2693429801
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ARC COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, founded in 1953, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $717K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 181% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $231K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

WE EXIST AS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR EACH PERSON WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN FUTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $573,786
Program Service Revenue $87,274
Investment Income $47,660
Other Revenue $8,167
TOTAL REVENUE $716,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $311,238
Fundraising Expenses $30,665
Program Expenses $345,066
Other Expenses $174,438
TOTAL EXPENSES $485,676

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $716,887 $255,120 +1.8%
Expenses $485,676 $386,788 +0.3%
Net Income $231,211 $-131,668 -2.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
30

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
6
$51,194
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RHASHEDA SHEPHERD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$31,419 $0 $31,419
SHELDON SCHWITEK PAST EXEC DI 40.00
Officer
$19,775 $0 $19,775
AHNEE TIFFANY WHITE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLEY HOWARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA WEBER TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DETHORNE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH STEPHENS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL COPELAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ARGO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANAY CHRISTIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISABETH CARNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA SEVERINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $716,887 $485,676 $1,014,041 $231,211
2022 $255,120 $386,788 $775,353 $-131,668
2021 $761,931 $314,073 $919,316 $447,858
2020 $327,345 $302,213 $515,864 $25,132
2019 $320,407 $304,540 $438,806 $15,867
2018 $254,210 $294,177 $396,146 $-39,967
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