Arc of Smith County
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Arc of Smith County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"It is the mission of the Arc Smith County to enhance the general welfare of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing programs, services, education, advocacy, respite, and compassion for those we serve and their families."
Year, State Incorporated:
1962, TX
Arts and Crafts—classes for the whole family held at the Arc office—held once a month
Ballroom Dancing—Foxtrot—Waltz—Rumba—Country Swing and more—for the entire family taught by Sal Landros—held at the First Christian Church in Tyler—held once a week.
Life Blessings Day Hab—A Day- Program for Adults with special needs. It offers them a way to continue their education learning life skills to help them lead full and productive lives. There are 3 Special Education teachers teaching this Day Hab and 1 Director.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Arc of Smith County's program expenses were:
| Programs | $294,852 |
| Total Program Expenses | $294,852 |
Chief Executive
Susan Hawkins, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Phyllis Cox
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Wellness VIP
Board Size
11
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Arc of Smith County's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $177,020 |
| Life Blessings | $81,458 |
| Fundraisers | $34,269 |
| Camps | $21,375 |
| United Way Allocation | $6,042 |
| Other Programs | $1,671 |
| Memberships | $1,080 |
| Investment Loss | $980 |
| Other Income | $512 |
| Total Income | $324,407 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $324,407 |
| Total expenses: | $348,834 |
| Program expenses | $294,852 |
| Fundraising expenses | $18,493 |
| Administrative expenses | $35,489 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-24,427 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $114,678 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $90,251 |
| Total Liabilities | $27,622 |
| Total Assets | $117,873 |
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