Nonprofit · EIN 46-4170028
THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC
Tax-exempt · LELAND, NC 28451
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $72,878 | $99,192 | -$26,314 | $70,778 | – | $70,778 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $87,430 | $78,170 | $9,260 | $97,379 | – | $97,379 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $129,520 | $114,414 | $15,106 | $87,818 | $0 | $87,818 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,878
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,660
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $69,660
- Other expenses
- $29,532
- Program services (functional)
- $83,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $97,379
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,778
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,778
- Cash, savings and investments
- $69,517
- Gross receipts
- $72,878
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Dow-Richards | President Founder | 40 | $46,800 |
| Sandra Lutrario | Treasurer | 5 | $6,860 |
| Brandon Rehkopf Esquire | Chairman of the Board | 3 | $0 |
| David Dow | Vice President Founder | 8 | $0 |
| John Schultz | VP Medical Standards | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Dow-Richards | President Founder | 40 | $35,885 |
| Sandra Lutrario | Treasurer | 10 | $6,750 |
| Brandon Rejlpf Esquire | Chairman of the Board | 3 | $0 |
| David Dow | Vice President Founder | 8 | $0 |
| John Schultz | VP Medical Standards | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Dow-Richards | President Founder | 40 | $28,800 |
| Sandra Lutrario | Treasurer | 6 | $6,000 |
| Brandon Rejlpf Esquire | Chairman of the Board | 3 | $0 |
| David Dow | Vice President Founder | 8 | $0 |
| John Schultz | VP Medical Standards | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2013 OLDE REGENT WAY STE 150 290, LELAND, NC 28451-4194
- In care of
- % CAROL DOW RICHARDS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 10624 S Eastern Ave A379, Henderson NV 89052
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Carol Dow Richards, 10624 S Eastern Ave A379, Henderson NV 89052
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Carol Dow Richards, President Founder
Mission
ARCs Community Connection Programs serve as the heartbeat of our mission providing consistent structured touchpoints for people with aphasia and their families who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Aphasia Connect ARCs Zoom-based virtual community calls brings 20 members together in welcoming sessions that offer reliable connection and a true sense of belonging. ARCs Conversation Club offered weekly in partnership with the University of St. Augustines Speech-Language Pathology program gives 40 participants per week a supportive low-pressure space to practice communication with clinical credibility and peer encouragement. Together with broader community outreach including our 17,000 member online community 4,000 member caregiver forum and social media reaching 250,000 people monthly these programs directly combat the isolation that defines life with aphasia for so many families.
Program accomplishments
- ARCs Community Programs serve as the heartbeat of our mission providing consistent structured touchpoints for people with aphasia and their families who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Aphasia Connect calls bring 20 community members together in welcoming virtual sessions that offer reliable connection and a sense of belonging. ARCs Conversation Club offered weekly in partnership with the University of St. Augustines Speech-Language Pathology program gives 40 participants per week a supportive low-pressure space to practice commutation alongside clinical credibility and peer encouragement. Together with broader community outreach - including our 17,000 member online community 4,000 member caregiver forum and social media reaching 250,000 people monthly with a following of 24,000 - these programs directly combat the isolation that defines life with aphasia for so many families.Expenses $37,069
- ARCs Education & Advocacy Programs ensure that people with aphasia their families and the broader pubic have access to expert knowledge practical tools and a stronger voice. Free monthly seminars - drawing up to 100 participants per session-feature leaders covering topics such as neuroplasticity communication strategies and caregiver wellness. Virtual Care Partner Support Groups meet twice monthly offering family members and caregivers a safe encouraging space to share experiences and find community. World Stroke Day serves as ARCs signature annual awareness event uniting the aphasia and stroke communities to highlight aphasia as a common but underrecognized consequence of stroke. Our monthly newsletter reaches 8,000 subscribers with aphasia friendly resources and digital advocacy tools including our aphasia card and signature Talk Tools have generated over 1000 downloads from our website-putting practical communication support directly to families who need it most.Expenses $22,156
- ARCs Annual Conference at Sea is one of the organizations most beloved programs bringing together people with aphasia their families and care partners for community connection and expert education in a uniquely accessible setting. The cruise environment removes many of the barriers that make traditional conferences challenging for individuals with aphasia creating a joyful and empowering experience. Structured workshops led by Speech-Language Pathologists and graduate student volunteers follow the Life Participation Approach helping participants rebuild confidence in communication travel and social engagement. Participants consistently report meaningful gains in resilience peer connection and well-being outcomes that reflect ARCs belief that community itself is part of recovery. This program also provides invaluable face-to-face interaction with our members including focus groups that directly inform the development of new initiatives and strengthen our programming.Expenses $8,951
- ARCs Program Development and community Initiatives reflect the organizations active investment n growing its impact and building the next generation of programs for the aphasia community. In 2025 ARC hosted the ARC Thrive Conference bringing the aphasia community together for inspiration education and connection and participated in the Aphasia Access Conference deepening relationships with professionals and advancing accessibility across the field. Behin the scenes a significant portion of these resources funded the staff time of ARCs core team - investing in program coordination community development and the organizational infrastructure that makes all of ARCs programs possible. New signature initiatives are also actively in development including Mission: Im Possible - a video series designed to share stories of recovery and resilience combat stigma and spark hope for the newly diagnosed. Together these efforts position ARC for growth & expanded reach in years ahead.Expenses $14,965
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4170028
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,778
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $72,878 | $99,192 | $70,778 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $87,430 | $78,170 | $97,379 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $129,520 | $114,414 | $87,818 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Carol Dow Richards | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-4170028).
Questions about THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC
- What is the EIN of THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC is 46-4170028.
- Is THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION 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 APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Carol Dow Richards.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,800 (Carol Dow-Richards, President Founder).
- How much revenue does THE APHASIA RECOVERY CONNECTION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,878, expenses of $99,192 and total assets of $70,778 at year end.
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