THE ARC OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY INC
Mission Statement
Valley Haven is The Arc Center for Chambers and Lee Counties and serves this whole area. It is an independent, non-profit organization that is designed to help our community meet the needs of its citizens with special needs. Started 64 years ago by volunteers, the school is now professionally staffed by excellent, long term teachers and other professionals. Each person served is supported in ways that suit the individual’s strengths and learning style. Valley Haven currently offers skilled training to 82 people ranging in age from 3 months to 81 years. Valley Haven is known throughout the state as a model and a strong advocate for the best services for people with special needs. Hike/Bike/Run is the fund drive for Valley Haven School each year. The goal is to raise $100,000.00 for the local match for the state and federal grants that operate Valley Haven School. This volunteer effort brings together hundreds of committed individuals. Together they raise the necessary funds so that Valley Haven can get state and federal grants. It is an approach that has worked for over 46 years. Only 10% of every dollar raised goes to pay campaign cost. The cost of Hike/Bike/Run is lower than
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
81.7% | 85.4% |
P10P90
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Below median |
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Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
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18.2% | 11.5% |
P10P90
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Bottom quarter |
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Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.1% | 0.5% |
P10P90
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Above median |
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Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
19.7 mo | 9.3 mo |
P10P90
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Top quarter |
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Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
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1.3% | 12.0% |
P10P90
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Top quarter |
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Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
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76.1% | 92.3% |
P10P90
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Top quarter |
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Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
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0.2% | 5.5% |
P10P90
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Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
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0.5% | 5.6% |
P10P90
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Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
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-3.9% | 2.7% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our program keeps their mind and body active. Most of our students live in group homes. | 84 | $100.00 | — | Per Day |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.7M | 81.7% | 19 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.7M | 79.3% | 25 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.4M | $2.8M | 82.4% | 26 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.7M | $2.6M | 71.2% | 29 |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $1.5M | N/A | — | 29 |
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