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Wellmore Inc

EIN 06-0669107 · Waterbury, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE LIFETIME WELLNESS THROUGH ESSENTIAL AND INNOVATIVE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPOWERED TO LEAD HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIVES.

Income
$27.5 million
Spending
$26.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
428
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$468,854, medical 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $6.6 million spent. INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES FOR CHILDREN. WELLMORE PROVIDES CLINICAL TREATMENT IN THE HOME USING DIFFERENT THERAPEUTIC MODELS INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT), CHILD FIRST (CF), COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES (CSF), PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT), INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE PROGRAM (IPV), MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST), BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES (BSF). THIS GROUPING INCLUDES IICAPS PROGRAM THAT WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH YALE UNIVERSITY'S CHILD STUDY CENTER ON THE PREMISE TO HELP PREVENT CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FROM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONALIZATION. IN ADDITION, IT ALSO SUPPORTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES COMING OUT OF THESE HIGHER LEVEL SETTINGS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTATION PROGRAM, FATHERHOOD ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.
  2. $4.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. WELLMORE PROVIDES FOUR DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. 1. VALIANT HOUSE- THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOME FOR BOYS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. 2. MORRIS HOUSE- A SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY HOUSE FOR MEN OVER THE AGE OF 18. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WCP)- WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL INTERMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT OR PARENTING WOMEN WITH THEIR CHILD. 4. THERAPEUTIC SHELTER (TSH),- A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY HOUSING ADULT MEN WHO ARE WAITING FOR ACCESS INTO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE WHILE ATTENDING TREATMENT SERVICES PROVIDED AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $4.9 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES. WELLMORE PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY OR CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY. SERVICE TYPES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY USING ESTABLISHED OUTCOME TREATMENT MODALITIES. OTHER VALUABLE SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE OASIS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM OF STAYWELL HEALTH CENTER WHERE WELLMORE IS PROVIDING THE DIRECT CARE THROUGH A SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS AN OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SPECIALIZING IN OPIOID ADDICTION USING SUBOXONE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TREATMENT COMBINED WITH GROUP THERAPY INTERVENTIONS. THE OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND IMPROVE FUNCTIONING WHILE DECREASING THE PREVALENCE OF AND INCIDENCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY.
  4. $6.9 million spent. CRISIS AND URGENT CARE TO CHILDREN. WELLMORE PROVIDES MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES (MCIS) AND AN URGENT CARE CENTER (UCC) TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL STAFF ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR INTERVENTION, ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO HELP WITH SUICIDAL, BEHAVIORAL AND OTHER VIOLENT THREATS AND TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. OUR REMAINING ADULT PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK, HAVE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER, AND ARE INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTS FAMILIES IN ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING HOUSING AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

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 March 1953.

    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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