The Arc of Katy

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
760354104
IRS 990 coverage
2011–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024, Form 990-EZ 2010
Location
Katy, TX, USA
Phone
8327549802
Rating
80
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$512,610
Expenses
$480,638
Assets
$2,415,668
Liabilities
$32,864

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

13 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • FRED SHAFER (BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT ELECT)
  • CHERI DUDDRIDGE (PRESIDENT)
  • SANDY AUGUST FROM 072025 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

People named in this filing

  • BONNIE HOLLAND (BOARD MEMBER)
  • MARY ALCOCER (BOARD MEMBER)
  • AMY CAMPBELL (BOARD MEMBER/PROG. CMTE CO-CHAIR)

Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

To provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable each person to be included as a respected and active member of the community throughout their lifetime.

What it reported doing in 2024

Each year, the arc of katy serves more than 135 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through over 1,700+ hours of enriching programs. Guided by dedicated and caring staff, our thoughtfully designed offerings promote social connection, community engagement, creativity, and wellness through recreation, fitness, art, and fun.the arc of katy adult day program serves adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd) by providing meaningful opportunities for friendship, wellness, community engagement, and personal growth in a safe and caring environment. Far more than simply offering care, we actively involve participants through 200+ annual outings that include social activities, fitness and recreation, volunteer service, and educational enrichment. These experiences provide opportunities for friendship and connection, build life skills, foster inclusion, ease the burden on families, and strengthen the community by breaking down barriers and changing perceptions. To promote fitness, good health, and an active lifestyle, the arc of katy incorporates be strong activities for adult day program participants. These activities keep participants moving through fun options like playing basketball and outdoor games, or exercising indoors on treadmills, stationary bikes, and rowing machinesall at no additional cost.the arc of katy hosts monthly socials from september through may for teens (16+) and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (idd). Held one saturday evening per month (sept.-may) from 7-9 p.m. At the mark a. Chapman ymca, these events offer a safe, welcoming space for friendship, fun, and community through activities like dancing, bingo, and movie nights. Planned and chaperoned by volunteers from local service organizations, the socials promote inclusion and connection while providing lively entertainment and refreshments.an executive director was hired to lead the organization, and develop fundraising.

Operating model

Revenue model
Earned-program. 60% of the money available for current operations came from fees and other program revenue.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 98% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.
  • Includes noncash contributions: Reported contributions include donated property or goods.

The verdict

STRONG - The filed numbers largely add up and a large share of available resources goes toward mission work. Some filing-based governance responses are negative or unanswered and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 62
  • Transparency & Controls: 94
  • Accountability: 94
  • Sustainability: 67
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 68.3%; rating input score 68
  • Program expense ratio: 72.3%; rating input score 72
  • Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 6 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 86
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Pass
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Pass
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: 6.2%; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 5.03; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 5.1% per year; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 10.3% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 18.3% per year; rating input score 100; 79th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 68.3% of revenue deployed · 72.3% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 12 of 12 board members independent · 6 of 7 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 1 filed program accomplishment · $347K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 13 people listed
  • Consistency: 28 of 28 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 6 filed schedules · includes major donors and grants
  • Filing history: 12 filing years from 2011 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: Resolved incoming and outgoing counterparties from filed money flows.
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • Review — Accountability: Governance controls: Independent financial-statement audit not reported.
  • Review — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 53/100.