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Community Care

EIN 01-0534548 · Bangor, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide quality community-based services that are timely and effective in promoting the health and well being of individuals and their families.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
267
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$150,416, executive director

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. Family Visitation: This program provides an office and staff to provide supervised visits between a child and their family of origin. There is also a parenting training component that takes place during the visitation sessions. We provide this service out of 10 offices across 4 DHHS Districts. This is a contracted service with DHHS who holds the contract. The contract is set to provide 5000 units (1hr = 1 Unit) per month split across the four districts based on DHHS youth in custody census.Family Time Coaching: This program is run under the Family Visitation program. This offers coaching to children and parents designed to provide skills, training, guidance, and feedback to assist them in reaching their Reunification goals. This is a contracted service with DHHS.
  2. $2.0 million spent. Outpatient mental health and medication management for children, families, and adults in a clinical setting. The goal of this program is to provide psychiatric treatment and/or counseling to individuals to assist them in achieving optimal mental health and functioning. This treatment is provided by Board Certified Child Psychiatrists and Licensed Clinicians.Adult Support Services provide case management and skill development support to adults who are diagnosed with a mental illness; live in the community; and are in need of assistance to maintain their independence or to gain greater independence. Some of our clients are homeless and others have temporary or permanent housing. Staff work with each client to assist them in addressing their most pressing needs whether it be to find an apartment, seek additional resources, maintain healthy relationships, and maintain or improve their physical and/or mental health. Some clients also receive support to learn new skills and to develop a natural support network. Other: An array of services to support children and families including case management for children and families. ECCP: Early Childhood Consultation Program is a clinical service provided by an experienced LCSW. This service provided is evidence based and provided in early childhood day care centers or elementary school settings. Services last approximately 8 weeks in each setting with the focus being on assisting the center or school with individual student of classroom behavioral problems. Much of the first year is dedicated to training the clinicians. In a full year each clinician will serve 12 to 15 centers. This is a 5-year pilot project DHHS is funding.
  3. $1.2 million spent. Treatment Foster Care Programs provide children who experience trauma, neglect, and/or behavioral health disorders a safe home with foster families who are licensed by the State to provide treatment level services and support. The children who are served in this program have moderate to high needs and require close supervision and therapeutic interactions and interventions. The staff in this program work with the birth families in order to reunify the family whenever possible. Staff also work with the children and foster parents to assist them in realizing goals in the child's individualized treatment plan. The goals of the Treatment Foster Care Program are to provide a temporary safe and nurturing home and family; to assist the children in dealing with trauma and mental health issues; to work with birth families so that reunification can be realized; and to work to support permanency for all children through reunification, kinship care, adoption, or independent living.
  4. $3.4 million spent. Youth Homeless Services our youth homeless shelter the Shaw House, engages youth who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, in achieving stability and a viable plan for the future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to essential services, supportive adult connections, and to advocate for changes that address the needs of homeless youth. In our Youth Homeless Services we offer Street Outreach services is a mobile based program providing access to basic needs including shelter. This program focuses on youth between the ages of 10 to 20 years old, who are disconnected from their family or support systems In our Mobile Diversion and Navigation services provide community-based, short-term support to youth ages 16 to 24 who are currently homeless and in need of support identifying an alternative to the streets and shelter system.In our Mediation services are provided to youth between the ages of 10 to 24 and their natural supports. These services are available virtually through Zoom, or similar programs, and on-site through our day program. The goal of this program is to repair, rebuild and support the relationship between child and family. This allows reintegration into their natural support system.The Youth Shelter program offers emergency services to youth between the ages of 10 to 20 on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week. We offer youth a place to go when fleeing from domestic violence and are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The shelter provides the youth with food, water, a bed, shower, and access to laundry facilities and basic clothing. The Shelter also offers a Day Program, open from 8am to 7pm, that provides experienced, open and friendly staff to help them stay in school and also overcome their homeless situation.Mason Place Transitional Living Program is an 8 bed, 18 month congregate housing program for homeless young people aged 16.5 to 20. We provide a 24 hour staff and on-site Case Management. The youth who stay here participate in chores, group activities, and skill building opportunities that will increase success in the future independent living.We have Transitional Housing units for youth ages 18 to 24. These units are agency leased. Youth enrolled in this program make income-driven rental contributions and have access to ongoing support services such as assistance with food and technology for educational or vocational needs. Youth also have access to skill building opportunities with one on one and group support to set and achieve their permanency goals.Rapid Re Housing provides flexible, low barrier rental assistance to youth aged 18 to 24 (or emancipated minors) who want to live in their own apartment. Youth receive support with the lease-up process and assistance with basic furnishings. As lease-holders, youth make income-driven rental payments directly to their landlord and also have access to on-going support services.Housing Navigation services provided in partnership with Maine State Housing Authority and work to transition youth into their own, leased apartment. This is provided to youth between the ages of 10 to 24, although a youth must be over 18, or an emancipated minor, to enter into their own lease agreements. We offer Case Management for youth that helps them access statewide rental subsidies to assist with paying all or a portion of their rent, as well as financial & consumer education, assistance with the lease-up process.Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Community Care is a licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment to families, children, and adults of all ages. Our clinic currently serves people who are: recovering from difficult life experiences, including the effects of trauma or abuse, Evidenced based treatment modalities, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy to name some. This program is offered to youth and adults of all ages. Different forms of therapy work better for some people than others. There is no standard issue plan. Therapist will work directly with clients to make a plan that works for them based entirely on their goals for the future, and together, in complete (federally protected) privacy, they will explore various action steps and the reasons that they are thinking about taking them.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Care Inc (Brookfield, WI), EIN 39-1264667. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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