The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States is a Washington, DC-based public charity that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and supports their full inclusion and participation in community life throughout their lifetimes. Its national work includes policy advocacy, legal advocacy, systems change, programs, resources, and support.
The Arc of the United States at a glance
In short: The Arc of the United States gave $876K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,251
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,851
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $21,257,358
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (22 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arc of the United States
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw 500, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 534-3700
Website: https://thearc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arc of the United States funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Arc Harris County ($61K). Together the top 10 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 211 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas (12%), Florida (11%), Virginia (11%), Maryland (7%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arc of the United States open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 52 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $324K (2022) to $926K (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc Harris County Houston, TX | Tech Program / Special Education | $60,543 |
| The Arc of Greater Prince William Woodbridge, VA | Adaptive Learning / Special Education | $50,000 |
| The Arc of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick, MD | Tech Program / Adaptive Learning | $32,000 |
| The Arc of South Florida Miami Lakes, FL | Tech Program / Special Education | $32,000 |
| Ridge Area Arc Avon Park, FL | MLK Day of Service / Adaptive Learning | $30,000 |
| The Arc of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | MLK Day of Service / Adaptive Learning | $30,000 |
| The Arc Michigan Lansing, MI | Chapter Federal Policy / Special Education | $27,000 |
| Sertoma (Newstar) Services Chicago Heights, IL | Tech Program | $22,000 |
| The Arc Lane County Springfield, OR | Tech Program | $22,000 |
| The Arc of Union County Springfield, NJ | Tech Program | $22,000 |
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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 | $21,257,358 | $11,581,482 | $11,863,992 | $876,251 | 52 | $478,675 |
| 2023 | $20,825,123 | $13,460,105 | $12,367,993 | $925,750 | 44 | $262,461 |
| 2022 | $15,550,931 | $10,691,647 | $12,075,421 | $323,606 | 22 | $160,720 |
| 2021 | $18,905,974 | $11,401,941 | $10,426,371 | $549,442 | 40 | $166,519 |
| 2020 | $16,467,907 | $10,241,629 | $10,172,389 | $617,880 | 53 | $397,187 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with IDD and support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. Its 2024 filing describes work in public policy advocacy, program innovation, chapter leadership and development, and public education. Topics include health care, long-term supports, education, employment, civil rights, housing, criminal justice, technology, and future planning.
The 2024 grants included support for technology programs, adaptive learning, special education, chapter federal policy, and inclusive service activities. Among the grantees described in their own words, The Arc of Harris County says its mission is to promote wellness and enrich the lives of people with IDD and their families. The Arc of Greater Prince William says it is committed to providing opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to achieve growth and independence. The Arc of Southern Maryland describes its mission as creating opportunities for independence and personal success in inclusive communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, The Arc reported 52 grants totaling $876,251. Grants ranged from $6,692 to $60,543, with a median of $12,750. The largest awards included $60,543 to The Arc of Harris County for a technology program and special education; $50,000 to The Arc of Greater Prince William for adaptive learning and special education; and $32,000 each to The Arc of Southern Maryland for a technology program and adaptive learning, and The Arc of South Florida for a technology program and special education.
Other reported awards included $30,000 each to Ridge Area Arc and The Arc of Oklahoma for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and adaptive learning, and $27,000 to The Arc Michigan for chapter federal policy and special education. The filing says The Arc uses a standard written grant agreement incorporating the grant proposal and budget, and requires grantees to submit project narrative and expenditure reports annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Laura Kennedy, president; Meredith Sadoulet, vice president; Mitch Routon, secretary; Burt Hudson, treasurer; and Kenneth Oakes, immediate past president. The listed board directors were Frank Adu, Meghan Burke, Kim Dodson, Jasmine Harris, and Pablo Juarez.
The Arc of the United States is led by Katherine Neas, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 8 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Neas
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$420K (2024)
Laura Kennedy
President
Board Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shira Wakschlag
Senior Director, Legal Advocacy & General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $165K (2024)
Chloe Rothschild
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faye Tate
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Stewart
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Harris
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Burke
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Lehmann
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Kray
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris J. Rodriguez
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Rhoad
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamelia Morgan
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Dodson
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Soler
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pablo Juarez
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sumeet Seam
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Pegues
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Adu
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ward
Senior Executive Officer & Public Policy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Kristen McKiernan
Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Communications
Senior Executive Officer & Communications → Senior Executive Officer Mktg & Communications, 2021
Senior Executive Officer Mktg & Communications → Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Communications, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Ruben Rodriguez
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer → COO & Acting Chief Executive Officer, 2023
COO & Acting Chief Executive Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $343K (2024)
Carrie Hobbs Guiden
Senior Executive Officer, Chapters & Community
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $178K (2024)
Karim Merchant
Senior Executive Officer & Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$177K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Sequaya Tasker
Senior Executive Officer & Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Kenneth Oakes
Immediate Past President
Board Director → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Routon
Secretary
Board Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burt Hudson
Treasurer
Board Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Sadoulet
Vice President
Board Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Peter Berns (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Frank Ad (2023) — Board Director
- Former: Carol Wheeler (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Dena Gassner (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Frederick Misilo Jr. (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Glenn Griffin (2020–2022) — Senior Director, Digital Marketing & Engagement
- Former: Grace L. Francis (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Hugh Evans (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jose Velasco (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Karen Shoemaker (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Kathleen Stauffer (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Debbi Harris (2021–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Bethany Lilly (2022) — Senior Director & Income Policy
- Former: Claire Manning (2022) — Senior Director, Advocacy & Mobilization
- Former: Guha Krishnamurthi (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Hussain Ismail (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Jullian Copeland (2021) — Board Director
- Former: Marty Ford (2021) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Matthew Boyer (2021) — Senior Director, Corporate & Fdn Partnerships
- Former: Nicole Jorwic (2021) — Senior Executive Officer & State Advocacy
- Former: Carrie Hobbs-Guiden (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Doug Church (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Elise McMillan (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: John Muller (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Karen Wolf-Branigin (2020) — Senior Executive Officer & Nat'l Initiatives
- Former: Kelly Piacenti (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Kruti Acharya (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Martha Ford (2020) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Mary Gonzales (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Tamala Scott (2020) — Senior Director & Deveopment
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 $420K, to Katherine Neas (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arc of the United States
How much does The Arc of the United States give each year?
The Arc of the United States gave $876K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $926K across 44 grants.
What is The Arc of the United States's typical grant size?
The Arc of the United States's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $16,851, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arc of the United States that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Arc of the United States give grants?
The Arc of the United States's top state is Texas, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and El Paso, TX (2 grants).
Does The Arc of the United States give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on The Arc of the United States's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Adaptive Learning" (16 grants), "MLK Day of Service" (8 grants) and "Tech Program" (7 grants).
Who are The Arc of the United States's largest grantees?
The Arc of the United States's largest 2024 grantees include The Arc Harris County ($60,543), The Arc of Greater Prince William ($50,000) and The Arc of Southern Maryland ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arc of the United States?
The Arc of the United States reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does The Arc of the United States fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with IDD and support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arc of the United States?
The Arc of the United States has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thearc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Arc of the United States's EIN?
The Arc of the United States's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5642032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 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 October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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