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Crossroads for Women Inc

EIN 01-0473057 · Scarborough, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Crossroads provides gender-responsive addiction and behavioral health treatment services in a safe and respectful environment so individuals and families can lead healthy lives.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
97
Highest pay
$156,854, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.9 million spent. Crossroads for Women Inc.s 16-bed residential rehabilitation program, Children and Mothers Program (CAMP) provides pregnant and postpartum mothers beginning their recovery from drug or alchohol addiction in a safe and comfortable environment with their children. The philosophy of the residential program at Crossroads is that some women need more structure and support to attain abstinence from alcohol and drugs than is available in their current situation. We are committed to providing women annd their children a safe and supportive environment in which they can practice the skills necessary to remain alcohol and drug free while improving parenting. The program provides treatment services, individual and group counseling, case management and assistance, parenting and childrens services and assistance, and family support.
  2. $1.2 million spent. The Back Cove Womens Residential Program is Maines only residential treatment program that immerses women in a safe, structured, therapeutic environment to begin their recovery from eating disorders and addiction. It is an intimate 10-bed program that is ideal for women who need the comfort and support of a structured program that has professional onsite staff 24/7. Addiction and behavioral health issues affect more than just the person in treatment. They affect the entire family. Crossroads encourages family involvement and provides support to help everyone be more successful. Family members are connected with a clinician who provides weekly updates during treatment and works with the family on aftercare plans and progress.
  3. $600,979 spent. Crossroads for Women Inc.s outpatient program offers individual, couples, family and group counseling and education with flexible hours in Scarborough (Greater Portland.) Outpatient counseling centers are committed to providing a safe, comfortable and structured environment to support men and women in recovery from addiction and behavioral health issues.
  4. $308,453 spent. IOP programs - Crossroads offers both an eating disorder and substance use disorder intensive outpatient program five days a week, 3 hours per day. In this compassionate setting, clients have the freedom to discuss ongoing recovery strategies in order to learn about building healthy relationships with each other. Additionally, these groups are supported by credentialed staff in their own group rooms.
  5. $203,047 spent. Our womens only partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a group therapy program that meets five days a week, 6 hours per day, for adult women needing additional structure and support. The program s designed to treat women with cooccurring substance use and eating disorders. The gender-responsive approach allows women to participate in a model of treatment that respects their unique differences and creates a sense of safety to support their long-term recovery goals. This program is supported by clinical and medical staff. Services in support of sober living residences are also provided.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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