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Gandara Mental Health Center Inc

EIN 04-2622756 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF HISPANICS, AFRICAN-AMERICANS AND OTHER CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PREVENTION, AND EDUCATION SERVICES.

Income
$81.6 million
Spending
$77.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,525
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$332,714, psychiatrist

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% 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 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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. $14.8 million spent. ADOLESCENT FAMILY SERVICES: THE CENTER'S FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WORK TO WRAP A COMPREHENSIVE CARE-PLANNING TEAM AROUND THE FAMILY UNIT AS TO BEST SUPPORT THE CHILD WHILE RESPECTING THE FAMILY'S VALUES, BELIEFS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS WHILE BEING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE. WHEN A FAMILY UNIT IS NOT A POSSIBILITY, A POSITIVE FUTURE STILL IS. OUR RESIDENTIAL HOMES PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND OFFER THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE THROUGH ENCOURAGING GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.
  2. $19.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY: THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FROM A COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACCESS AND UTLIIZATION OF MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES TO VARIOUS PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, A STRUCTURED OUTPATIENT ADDICTION PROGRAM, DRIVER ALCOHOL EDUCATION, GAMBLING DISORDERS, ANGER MANAGEMNENT, AND SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT.
  3. $9.2 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OADULT LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL/CBFS: GMHC OFFERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THE LOWER PIONEER VALLEY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:GANDARA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN (GRSW)IS A WOMEN'S RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BEHAVIOR TECHNIQUES WITH POSTIVE REINFORCEMENT. STAFF WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO HELP ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN SKILLS TO SUPPORT A LIFE OF SOBRIETY. THE PROGRAM IS FOR WOMEN AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH AN AVERAGE STAY OF 6-12 MONTHS IN THE PROGRAM.HAIRSTON HOUSE IS A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR UP TO 17 MALES AGE 18 AND OLDER, WHO ARE WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND USES BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 3-6 MONTHS.GANDARA ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM (GARP) IS A 37 BED FACILITY THAT PROVIDES LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY TREATMENT FOR SPANISH SPEAKING MEN WITH A DEPENDENCY ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. THE AVERAGE STAY IS 6-12 MONTHS, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEED.
  4. $23.2 million spent. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PREVENTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS-OFFERS SERVICES TO CHIDLREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE PYSCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, COUPLES THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS. CLIENTS ARE SEEN AS THEY WALK IN TO THE CLINIC.

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 February 1980.

    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.

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