The Arc of Texas
The Arc of Texas promotes, protects, and advocates for the human rights and self-determination of texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Texas at a glance
In short: The Arc of Texas gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,098,675
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Arc of Texas
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Arc of Texas
Who The Arc of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association of Texas Advocates ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Arc of Texas gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Texas Advocates Austin, TX | Operational Support and Annual Conference Sponsorship | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,098,675 | $2,724,585 | $2,388,983 | $15,000 | 1 | $85,763 |
| 2023 | $5,647,089 | $2,384,027 | $2,372,234 | $16,500 | 1 | $46,113 |
| 2022 | $5,462,313 | $2,490,230 | $1,967,075 | $10,000 | 1 | $81 |
| 2021 | $5,127,938 | $2,349,940 | $1,766,980 | $10,000 | 1 | $103 |
| 2020 | $4,501,224 | $2,122,010 | $2,040,535 | $10,000 | 1 | $236 |
About The Arc of Texas
Based on IRS filings
The Arc of Texas is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arc of Texas is led by Jennifer Martinez, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Martinez
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Teri Hawthorne
President
Director → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Griffith
Texas Advocates' President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Pham
Director, Finance & Operat
Director of Finance & Oper → Director, Finance & Operations, 2023
Director, Finance & Operations → Director, Finance & Operat, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Haley Greer
Director & Master Pooled Tr
Director & Master Pooled Trustee → Director & Master Pooled Tr, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$99K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Debbie Wilkes
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Quintero-Conk
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Zarate
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Lopez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Day
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Cox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Senator Beverly Powell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Sakonchick Spratt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Ayala
President-Elect
Texas Advocates Past President Or Designee & Director → Director, 2021
Director → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Gentry
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Sutton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janniece Sleigh
Local Chapter Representative
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dona Kotzur
Local Chapter Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Julie Ross (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Maggie A. Suter (2020–2023) — President
- Former: James Meadours (2021–2023) — Texas Advocates' President
- Former: Ashley Ford (2023) — Director, Public Policy & Advocacy
- Former: Molly Sakonchick (2023) — Director
- Former: James Marroquin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Nathan (2020–2022) — Texas Advocates President
- Former: Courtney Pugh (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Beverly Powell (2022) — Director
- Former: Alison Gentry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Hidalgo (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Melisa McNeil (2020–2021) — Local Chapter Executive Di
- Former: Michael Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Lepley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Teri Schonfeld (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Dan Burton (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Bennet (2021) — Local Chapter Executive Di
- Former: Trina Ita (2021) — Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $186K, to Jennifer Martinez (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arc of Texas
How much does The Arc of Texas give each year?
The Arc of Texas gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is The Arc of Texas?
The Arc of Texas reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is The Arc of Texas?
The Arc of Texas is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Arc of Texas operate?
The Arc of Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Arc of Texas's EIN?
The Arc of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1342667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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