Nonprofit · EIN 23-1679102
THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC
Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $33,345,622 | $30,537,461 | $2,808,161 | $22,408,163 | $1,527,544 | $20,880,619 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $28,945,579 | $26,342,921 | $2,602,658 | $19,077,897 | $1,486,719 | $17,591,178 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $327,464
- Membership dues
- $251
- Program service revenue
- $32,295,399
- Investment income
- $748,042
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $357,686
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,283
- Other revenue
- -$25,283
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $459,878
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,122,794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,748,392
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $283,214
- Travel
- $31,283
- Depreciation
- $273,166
- Program services (functional)
- $26,837,589
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,455,788
- Fundraising (functional)
- $244,084
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,077,897
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,408,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,527,544
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,880,619
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,094,894
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,861,190
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,429
- Gross receipts
- $35,127,751
- Employees
- 1,074
- Volunteers
- 88
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON MILLER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $146,882 | $15,386 |
| KAREN SHOEMAKER | FORMER CEO Officer | 40 | $124,413 | $838 |
| LISA MUSSELMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $93,340 | $5,968 |
| MATTHEW MCCONNELL | IMM. PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA TIRENDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRY GERBER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MASTRIANI | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET CHASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON GEROULO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL PITTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MITTL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED EASTERLY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA ALVARADO | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI LEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTAFA JAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| IAN TAUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATIE WEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MAKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOANNE DESTEFON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN SHOEMAKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $160,781 | $3,696 |
| SHANNON MILLER | CFO Officer | 40 | $113,056 | $13,691 |
| MATTHEW MCCONNELL | IMM. PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA TIRENDI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO MCNULTY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MASTRIANI | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET CHASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL EICHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALVIE FENNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MITTL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED EASTERLY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRY GERBER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI LEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MUSTAFA JAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN TAUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE WEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MAKAR WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2289 AVENUE A, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA MUSSELMAN, 2289 AVENUE A, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
- Signed the 990
- LISA MUSSELMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (610) 849-8076
- Return prepared by
- CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP
Mission
THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES (THE ARC) CHAMPIONS A LIFE OF INCLUSION, OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUITY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORTS. ITS VISION IS THAT ALL PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE VALUED, RESPECTED, AND FULLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- SPARC:THE SPARC PROGRAM IS BOTH A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM AND A STATE-LICENSED ADULT FACILITY PROGRAM THAT SERVICES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. THE SPARC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD TO EXPLORE INTERESTS, DEVELOP SKILLS, AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE SPARC PROGRAM ADDRESSES EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE NEEDS THROUGH A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP DAILY LIVING SKILLS THROUGH COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, HABILITATION, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE SPARC PROGRAM DELIVERS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS (CPS), WHICH OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE SPARC PROGRAM ALSO DELIVERS ADULT FACILITY-BASED SERVICE, WHICH PROVIDES AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WITH ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BUILD SKILLS AND EXPLORE INTERESTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF OPTIONS BASED ON THEIR ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHOICE THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND FACILITY-BASED SERVICES.Expenses $1,964,481 · revenue $1,550,928
- AGENCY WITH CHOICE:THE AGENCY WITH CHOICE (AWC) PROGRAM IS A PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAM BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-DETERMINATION. THE AWC PROGRAM EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHOICE AND CONTROL OVER THEIR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS; THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EACH PERSON BEST KNOWS THEIR OWN NEEDS AND HOW THOSE NEEDS SHOULD BE MET.AN INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATING IN THE AWC PROGRAM CAN BE THEIR OWN MANAGING EMPLOYER (ME) OR IDENTIFY A SURROGATE TO ACT ON THEIR BEHALF AS THE ME. THE ME CAN SELECT THE SUPPORT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS (SSPS) AND DIRECT PROVISION OF SERVICES. THE SSP WILL BE HIRED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ARC AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND THE ARC WILL ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMPLOYMENT, BUT THE DAY-TO-DAY DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES IS UNDER THE ME'S PURVIEW.Expenses $24,515,264 · revenue $30,744,471
- ADVOCACY:THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FREE RESOURCE COORDINATION, TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND SELF-ADVOCACY, THE DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO BRIDGE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS THAT ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION.RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, VIRTUAL WEBINARS, AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ARC BY PHONE OR EMAIL. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAY ALSO REQUEST INFORMATION BY COMPLETING THE INTAKE FORM AVAILABLE ON THE ARC'S WEBSITE.Expenses $357,844
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1679102
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,408,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $35,127,751
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $33,345,622 | $30,537,461 | $22,408,163 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $28,945,579 | $26,342,921 | $19,077,897 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,486,149 | $23,561,240 | $15,668,417 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1679102).
Questions about THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC is 23-1679102.
- Is THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA MUSSELMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,882 (SHANNON MILLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does THE ARC OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,345,622, expenses of $30,537,461 and total assets of $22,408,163 at year end.
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