THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3060 WILLIAMS DRIVE, FAIRFAX, VA 22031-4667

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Melissa Heifetz, 3060 Williams Drive 300, Fairfax, VA 22031

Signed the 990

Melissa Heifetz, Executive Director

Phone

(703) 208-1119

Website

www.thearcofnova.org

Return prepared by

Aprio Advisory Group LLC

Mission

The Arc of Northern Virginia promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Program accomplishments

• Advocacy and Information and Referral: The Arc provides advocacy and information and referral services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc advocates at the state and local levels to ensure quality community-based services, including housing and employment programs, and expand laws and policies that protect civil rights. The Arc also provides information and referral services for families by phone, email, website, and in person. (Continued on Schedule O) In addition, The Arc helps youth and families with the transition from school to adult life in the community by offering access to professionals at workshops, seminars, and webinars, including the transition series on a wide variety of topics. The Arc also trains self-advocates in advocacy and public speaking skills through a "life like yours" toastmasters and people first programs. The Arc's resource program, transition points (providing opportunities, information, networking, and transition support), is a comprehensive program to help families with realistic, actionable information with which they can make a wide range of decisions over the life span of their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Transition points focus on the following key decision points: receiving a diagnosis and having a child enter an early intervention program, starting school and navigating special education and related services, transitioning out of the school system, finding a place to live outside the caregiver's home, entering the world of work and employment, and aging with a disability and aging of the caregiver. The Arc also provides personalized online curriculums and technology to enable independent living, which provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their independence. The Arc's curriculums can be used as virtual travel trainers, life skill teachers, and virtual job coaches to help individuals live, travel, and work more independently. The Arc's curriculums also expand supports for disability service provider partner organizations through the use of innovative technology.
  Expenses $877,088 · grants $65,751 · revenue $1,398,692
• Guardianship and Case Management/Support Coordination: The Arc provides case management and support coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Northern Virginia area. The Arc contracts with the following community service boards: Fairfax Falls Church, Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, and Rappahannock-Rapidan. The Arc coordinates services in the community through the Virginia Medicaid developmental disabilities waiver program. The Arc also educates families on how to be successful while navigating complicated systems of care. (Continued on Schedule O)In addition, The Arc provides decision making services and care oversight for those in need through the Virginia guardianship of last resort program through a contract with the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services. The Arc also serves as representative payee for guardian/conservator clients who require assistance managing their finances and paying their bills.
  Expenses $990,998
• Personal Support Trusts: The Arc provides financial support and planning options for individuals and families to ensure the needs of individuals with disabilities are adequately met. The Arc helps families plan for a secure financial future with the special needs trust program and provides professional management and support services.
  Expenses $398,729

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.

IRS record

EIN

54-0675506

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

1963

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,421,305

Income (IRS master file)

$3,835,839

Filing history

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 54-0675506).

Questions about THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA

What is the EIN of THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA is 54-0675506.

Is THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.

Are donations to THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 NORTHERN VIRGINIA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Melissa Heifetz.

Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,300 (Melissa Heifetz, Executive Director).

How much revenue does THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,657,812, expenses of $2,884,105 and total assets of $3,421,305 at year end.

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