Northeast Arc

What it reported doing in 2024

Autism and specialty aba services- provides an intensive program of evaluation, in-home therapies, and parent training for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Aba services employ one-to-one intervention techniques to enhance development in the areas that are most challenging for individuals with the asd diagnosis: social interaction, communication, and play. Programs include building blocks (0-3 in home), building bridges (3+ in home), the learning center (3-6 in center), and spotlight (3-22 in community groups). Family services - northeast arc provides a variety of services designed to support families of children and adults with disabilities. These services, supporting close to 1,000 people, consist of technical assistance, education, recreation, and three specific resource and support centers. The following programs are included in family services: autism support center, adult autism support center, family resource center, guided personal supports, assistive technology center, recreation, individualized living options, and advocacy.the autism support center (northeast regional) - provides referrals, support groups and training to parents, individuals, and professionals.the adult autism support center (northeast regional) - provides referrals, group activities, educational workshops, and support groups for adults with asd.the family resource center (north shore area) - provides information and/or referrals to facilitate access to resources provided by northeast arc and the greater community to provide the best possible outcome for the individual and their family. The goal is to help families identify what is needed to maintain the integrity of their family, to decrease or alleviate stress and to participate fully in their communities.guided personal supports - helps individuals acquire skills in different aspects of their lives to be more independent and live their best life. Includes in home supports, autism coaching, college navigation, and agency with choice, and assistive technology.assistive technology center - provides technology resources and a space to test and borrow some of the newest smart home and disability specific applications and devices on the market. The center also provides in-home support and assessment to ensure the correct technology solutions are being utilized. Recreation - provides a wide range of year-round activities for both children and adults, including afternoon and evening social and leisure events, sports, classes, and outings. Additionally, recreation coordinates the commonwealth's second largest special olympics program for residents with disabilities throughout the north shore.individualized living options - provides adult family care and individualized living arrangements for adults and children with developmental disabilities. These arrangements allow individuals to share homes with families who provide care, companionship, skills instruction, and opportunities for community involvement.advocacy - offers informational workshops and personalized consultation to parents to ensure that their children receive the quality educational services they need to thrive. Early intervention - two early intervention programs operated by the northeast arc provide services in the north shore and cape ann regions of essex county. The programs provide family-focused, home, telehealth, and community based therapeutic services to children aged 0 to 3 who are at risk of atypical development. Trainings are also provided to parents and professionals in the community on a variety of topics focused on helping their child reach their developmental benchmarks. Throughout fy25, 95 nurses clinicians more than 55,000 hours of support to children across the region. Community-based day services - provides skill-building activities to help prepare people for jobs. Volunteer opportunities, community resources and activities are used to aid in the development of social and employment skills.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 86.2%; rating input score 86
• Program expense ratio: 91.5%; rating input score 92
• Fundraising efficiency: $51.49 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.5%; rating input score 62; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.68; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.23; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.4%; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -4.2% per year; rating input score 0; 2nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 0.9% per year; rating input score 100; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.8% per year; rating input score 100; 57th percentile among comparable filings