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The Prevention Council of Putnam Inc

EIN 06-1157884 · Carmel, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND PROBLEM GAMBLING TO THE RESIDENTS OF PUTNAM COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH UP TO DATE INFORMATION AND SERVICES RELATED TO PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY.

Income
$583,440
Spending
$583,824
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$135,751, cfo

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 92% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $274,141 spent. NYS OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FUNDING IS TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PREVENTION SERVICES IN PUTNAM COUNTY, NY. THE PREVENTION COUNCIL IMPLEMENTED THREE COMPONENT ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE STRATEGIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ENCOMPASS POLICY, ENFORCEMENT, AND MEDIA STRATEGIES.
  2. $132,996 spent. DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES (DFC) SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT - THE DFC PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CARMEL COMMUNITIES THAT CARE (CTC) COALITION, AIMS TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTH BY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PROMOTING FACTORS THAT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE COALITION INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE RISK FACTORS AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND POLICY INITIATIVES.
  3. $107,041 spent. OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS THE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF PUTNAM IS RECEIVING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FROM PUTNAM COUNTY. THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM ARE AS FOLLOWS: OBJECTIVE #1: PREVENT OVERDOSE DEATHS AND OTHER HARMS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT INCLUDE:- INCREASING AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE TO FIRST RESPONDERS, PATIENTS WHO EXPERIENCE OVERDOSE, PEOPLE WHO USE OPIOIDS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF PEOPLE WHO USE OPIOIDS, SCHOOLS AND OUTREACH WORKERS, PEOPLE WITH DRUG CONVICTIONS UPON RELEASE FROM JAIL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; - TRAINING AND EDUCATION REGARDING NALOXONE OVERDOSES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, PATIENTS WHO USE OPIOIDS, PATIENTS TAKING OPIOIDS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC; - TRAINING FOR SCHOOL NURSES AND OTHER SCHOOL STAFF TO RESPOND TO OPIOID OVERDOSES, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH NALOXONE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT; - PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSES TO OVERDOSES AND THE GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS; - PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, REFERRALS TO TREATMENT AND CONNECTIONS TO CARE TO PREVENT AND REDUCE RECIDIVISM OR REOCCURRENCE - INCREASE AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG CHECKING KITS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED OVERDOSE, PEOPLE WHO USE OPIOIDS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF PEOPLE WHO USE OPIOIDS, SCHOOLS AND OUTREACH WORKERS, PEOPLE WHO HAVE A DRUG RELATED INTERACTION WITH POLICE, PEOPLE WHO ARE INCARCERATED UPON RELEASE FROM JAIL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.OBJECTIVE #2: PREVENT MISUSE OF OPIOIDS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES THAT INCLUDE: - PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATING TO DRUG DISPOSAL; - DRUG TAKE BACK DISPOSAL AND DESTRUCTION; - EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO REDUCE SOCIAL ACCESS, PHYSICAL ACCESS AND STIGMA REDUCTION; - PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN TREATMENT OR RECOVERY; AND- PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, AND OTHERS.
  4. $15,163 spent. THE PREVENTION COUNCIL IS RECEIVING FUNDS THROUGH THE STATE OPIOID RESPONSE (SOR) GRANT PROGRAM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE YOUTH STIMULANT, OPIOID, AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE. THIS GOAL WILL BE ACHIEVED BY IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE STRATEGIES (ECS) TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES.

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 November 6, 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 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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