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Arc Greater Twin Cities (Detailed Report)

Meets all standards

2446 University Avenue West
Suite 110
St. Paul, MN 55114-1740

Principal Staff: Kim Keprios, Chief Executive Officer
Board Chair: Tom Judd Gail Hoffman
EIN: 41-0782848

Phone: (952)920-0855
Fax: (952)920-1480
Main E-mail: info@arcgreatertwincities.org
Website: www.arcgreatertwincities.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)

Other Names Used: Arc's Value Village Thrift Stores, Arc Great Rivers, Arc Hennepin-Carver, Autos for Arc, Arc's Used Goods Pick-up Service

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MISSION

To secure for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work and play.

990 SNAPSHOT (2003-2005)

Programs and Expenses (2005)

Programs: $1,672,602

Public Awareness: $250,143

Membership: $110,114

Volunteer Services: $24,115


3-Year Average Charity Expenses		% of total expenses
Program Services:	$1,956,125	79.6%
Management:	$194,071	7.9%
Fundraising:	$224,777	9.1%
Payment to affiliates:	$83,152	3.4%

Accountability Review Results:

Comments from the Council:
On January 1, 2006 Arc Great Rivers and Arc Hennepin Carver became Arc Greater Twin Cities. The information in the 990 snapshot is from Arc Hennepin-Carver.

Date of final report: 01/22/2007

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Legal Compliance (1A)

Financial & Annual Reporting (1B)

Accomplishments (1C)

Reporting Consistency (1D)

GOVERNANCE

Board Meetings (2A)

Conflict Of Interest Policy (2B)

Board Compensation (2C)

Board/Staff Positions (2D)

Board Term Limits (2E)

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

Use Of Funds (3A)

Reserve Limits (3B)

Financial Health (3C)

Board Fiduciary Oversight (3D)

FUNDRAISING

Ethical Fundraising (4A)

Voluntary Charitable Giving (4B)

Soliciting Practices (4C)

Our Board of Directors resolved to uphold and maintain the Council's Accountability Standards.

CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:

For over 60 years, Arc Greater Twin Cities has been helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families overcome challenges and thrive in community life. These disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, mental retardation and more. Arc is there to help across the lifespan with issues such as early intervention, education, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. We’re all about changing attitudes, helping the community realize the many ways people with disabilities enhance our lives. Arc is also changing policies, working hard on local, state and national legislative issues. We are non-partisan, but we work very hard to ensure policymakers understand how decisions they make affect people with disabilities and their families. And Arc is changing lives. Arc is there for people who just want a chance and choices in how they live, learn, work and play, just like all of us.

NON-CASH DONATIONS
612-866-8820 More on non-cash donations to this charity. Type of Goods Accepted: Automobiles Sold to Raise Funds Clothing Furniture Household goods Other (Books, CDs, tapes, records,DVDs, toys, games, crafts, pictures, accessories, small appliances, antiques and collectibles)	Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions: Drop offs accepted at Arc's Value Village locations in Richfield, New Hope and Brooklyn Center M-F 9 am to 9 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am to 7 pm. Pick-ups available by calling Used Goods Pick-up Service at 612-866-8820. Autos for Arc accepts cars and trucks of any age and condition and boats, motorcycles, and RVs in working condition. Call 612-866-8820 for additional information. Drop Off's Accepted In: Hennepin County Drop-off Locations: Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Richfield Pick-up Available: Twin Cities Metro Area
CHARITY DETAILS
Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):	178
Number of Volunteers:	4,900
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:	206,957


Affiliations: United Way funded organization	Other Affiliations/Accreditations: Arc is a member of MACC, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities, and a chapter of The Arc of Minnesota and The Arc of the United States.