THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES (THE ARC) PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- $53k
- Other
- $379k
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- $35k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO (until 02/23) Above 90th percentile | $155k | $53k | $379k | $5k | $613k $672k |
COO / Acting Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $227k | $35k | — | $11k | $298k $327k |
Sr. Executive Officer, Public Policy Key Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $202k | $10k | — | $18k | $250k $274k |
Sr. Executive Officer, Development Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $177k | — | — | $13k | $207k $227k |
Sr. Exec. Officer, Marketing & Communications Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $159k | $10k | — | $16k | $202k $221k |
Sr. Dir, Legal Advocacy & General Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $151k | $4k | — | $16k | $185k $203k |
Sr. Executive Officer, Programs Program Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $165k | — | — | $3k | $185k $202k |
Sr. Executive Officer, Chapters & Community Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $155k | $10k | — | $2k | $182k $200k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES received $613,231 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES reported $13.5M in total revenue and $12.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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