The Arc of Ouachita
The Arc of Ouachita
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About this organization
Mission
To empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to have quality lives through instruction, support, and opportunity throughout Northeast Louisiana.
About
Supported employment - this income was derived primarily from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals through two Medicaid waivers, the now and the supports waivers. These funds were used to train clients in vocational and prevocational activities and supportive services. Also some income was derived from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Louisiana Rehabilitative Services. This program specifically provided vocational training support to clients placed in jobs within the community.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “To promote the general welfare of all persons with disabilities, primarily developmental disabilities, within its service area which generally includes the northeast portion of louisiana. arco envisions a place for each of our citizens where the community provides for all including those with disabilitites. seeking to empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to have quality lives through instruction, support and opportunity, arco proclaims the tenants that all persons are of equal value, all persons have the same basic needs and all persons learn in uniquely different ways.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To promote the general welfare of all persons with disabilities, primarily developmental disabilities, within its service area which generally includes the northeast portion of louisiana. arco envisions a place for each of our citizens where the community provides for all including those with disabilitites. seeking to empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to have quality lives through instruction, support and opportunity, arco proclaims the tenants that all persons are of equal value, all persons have the same basic needs and all persons learn in uniquely different ways.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is LA.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 247 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $212,577.
- The CEO's compensation policy within the organization is not established through a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1962.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,068,191 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $74,236 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.