The Arc Of Philadelphia
To enhance and support the life, health, and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, maintaining a focus on community inclusion, self direction, individual choice, and citizenship while believing in everyone's possibilities.
The Arc Of Philadelphia at a glance
In short: The Arc Of Philadelphia gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,994,513
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Arc Of Philadelphia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Scheirer Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Arc Of Philadelphia gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $700K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Scheirer Foundation Richmond, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,994,513 | $795,695 | $846,215 | $100,000 | 1 | $193,931 |
| 2024 | $5,444,290 | $730,255 | $692,713 | — | — | $60,660 |
| 2023 | $5,141,389 | $592,089 | $517,473 | — | — | $59,149 |
| 2022 | $4,511,171 | $487,633 | $1,012,148 | $500,000 | 1 | $41,564 |
| 2021 | $4,941,537 | $476,371 | $459,418 | — | — | $17,751 |
| 2020 | $4,705,380 | $651,135 | $1,218,807 | $700,000 | 2 | $260,318 |
| 2019 | $5,174,063 | $716,079 | $1,227,543 | $500,000 | 1 | $117,145 |
About The Arc Of Philadelphia
Based on IRS filings
The Arc Of Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $194K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arc Of Philadelphia is led by Nofre Vaquer, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nofre Vaquer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$11K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Roy DiAMOND
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
angel Graham
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edna Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Carter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Andregic
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
lee gutkin
Controller
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $10K (2025)
mia mcguire
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Program Director → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $13K (2025)
Marjorie Gardner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Oakes
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ann Cosfol (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: fraNK MCNESBY MD (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Wilson (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Princiotta (2019–2024) — CEO
- Former: Gina D'alessandro Fleming (2019–2022) — Controller
- Former: Albert Brown EdD (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Mancini (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Sher (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicole Butler (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Aleong (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Nofre Vaquer (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arc Of Philadelphia
How much does The Arc Of Philadelphia give each year?
The Arc Of Philadelphia gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Arc Of Philadelphia?
The Arc Of Philadelphia reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $796K.
What is The Arc Of Philadelphia?
The Arc Of Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Arc Of Philadelphia operate?
The Arc Of Philadelphia has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is The Arc Of Philadelphia's EIN?
The Arc Of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1417534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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