Manchester Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 47% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Helping individuals and families find their way to a life free of the effects of alcohol and other drugs through comprehensive treatment and recovery services open to all.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 47%
- Reserves
- 15.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 69%
- Employees
- 150
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $500,863, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 54% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 84% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1547% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (1)
- $1.1 million spent. The Manchester Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center, doing business as the Farnum Center, is committed to providing effective, dignified care and support for adults seeking recovery from alcohol and other drugs. We are committed to service to individuals who lack resources, underinsured, not insured and our financial assistance as well as a subsidy of $2M annually. In FY 2025, we treated 1,429 adults with substance use disorders.Farnum, with two locations in Manchester, is comprehensive alcohol and other drug addiction treatment program serving adults in New England and beyond. Our clients benefit from evidence-based practices that reflect the latest science and research in the field of substance use treatment. At the heart of all we do is our belief that individuals can, with the right assistance, achieve lasting recovery and all of its rewards. All are welcome here.Services offered are Medical Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Group and Individual Counseling.The Farnum Difference:We are CARF accreditation which is the highest level of quality care.We have on-site team of clinical & medical staff that includes Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (MLADCs), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADCs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Doctors of Medicine (MDs), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), and 24/7 Detox Nurses.We have Individual treatment plans.We accept most insurance.We have over 35 years of experience.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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