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Putnam Family and Community Services Inc

EIN 06-1485158 · Carmel, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY TO FOSTER HOPE, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY, AND TO RESTORE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, SUBSTANCE USE, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
116
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$197,748, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 146% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 December 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 (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED/REHABILITATION SERVICES- THESE SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS) PROGRAM AND CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO LIVE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS OR CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS. THE PROS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERING FROM THE DISABLING EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SMALL PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE SCREENING, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION- THE BELIEF THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS, STRENGTHS AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. EACH PROGRAM OFFERS REHABILITATION OPTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND LEAD SATISFYING, PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. COMMUNITY BASED/REHABILITATION SERVICES- THESE SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF OUR COMPREHENSIVE PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS) PROGRAM AND CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO LIVE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS OR CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS. THE PROS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERING FROM THE DISABLING EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SMALL PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE SCREENING, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. EACH PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION- THE BELIEF THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS, STRENGTHS AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. EACH PROGRAM OFFERS REHABILITATION OPTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND LEAD SATISFYING, PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.
  2. $2.2 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - OUR MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED AND CARING ASSISTANCE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES THAT SERIOUSLY AFFECT PEOPLE'S ABILITY TO LIVE SATISFYING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING ARE AVAILABLE AND BASED UPON EACH PERSON'S NEEDS. HOPE IS RENEWED AS THERAPIST AND CLIENT WORK TOGETHER AND IDENTIFY NEEDS, BUILD UPON PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT & PREVENTION SERVICES - OUR SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO THE PHILOSOPHY THAT ADDICTION IS A TREATABLE DISEASE. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND COUPLE COUNSELING, AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION ASSISTED THERAPY PROVIDE TREATMENT UNIQUE TO THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND REFERRAL INFORMATION SERVICES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH SERVICES HELP OTHERS ENHANCE THEIR POTENTIAL, MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR LIVES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 May 1998.

    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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