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Clifford W Beers Guidance Clinic Incorporated

EIN 06-0646757 · New Haven, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES ADDRESSING MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, RESILIENCY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$20.9 million
Spending
$21.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
242
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$252,258, 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: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    15 of 15 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 (1)
  1. $16.0 million spent. CLIFFORD BEERS PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING TRADITIONAL OUTPATIENT THERAPY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO TARGET PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS TO MORE EASILY REACH CHILDREN, AND COMMUNITY DRIVEN CRISIS WORK. ALL CLINIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND, THEREFORE, MORPH AS NEEDED. THE CLINIC USES A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO CARE, SERVING 18+ TOWNS/CITIES IN THE GREATER NEW HAVEN AREA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) EMPS CRISIS SERVICES IS A 24/7 HOTLINE (211) FOR FAMILIES FACING A CRISIS BUT NOT LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION (E.G., SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE, THREATS OF SUICIDE, DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY). CARE COORDINATION IS FOR FAMILIES AT RISK OF HAVING CHILDREN PLACED IN RESIDENTIAL CARE AND AIMS TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, AND OTHER PROVIDERS TO COORDINATE THE FAMILY'S CARE AND EMPOWER THE FAMILY TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES. CHILD FIRST IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED IN-HOME PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 0-5 WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE CLINIC GUIDES/SUPPORTS NEW PARENTS TO FOSTER BOTH THE PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION AND THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. CHILD FIRST ALSO CONSULTS WITH PRESCHOOLS AND DAY CARE CENTERS ON ISSUES REGARDING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS ARE IN FOUR SCHOOLS. ONSITE LOCALES HELP OVERCOME FINANCIAL, CULTURAL, TRANSPORTATION AND STIGMA BARRIERS TO CARE. JOTLAB (JUVENILES OPTING FOR TREATMENT TO LEARN APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS) OFFERS TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ENGAGING IN PROBLEM SEXUAL BEHAVIOR OR AT-RISK BEHAVIOR. TREATMENT CAN FOLLOW TRADITIONAL WEEKLY OUTPATIENT THERAPY OR CAN BE AS MUCH AS 15 HOURS/WEEK VIA THE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP) PROGRAM. PROJECT CATCH (COLLABORATION ADVOCACY AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN) FOCUSES ON THE TRAUMA OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. CATCH PROVIDES SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECOVER FROM THESE TRAUMAS.

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 February 1968.

    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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