Community Health Resources Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 179 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
CHR's mission is to provide treatment, support, rehabilitation, prevention, and education by a well-trained and dedicated staff of professionals who are committed to recovery. Notably, CHR was the first nonprofit in CT to meet all the rigorous federal criteria as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), illustrating its breadth of depth of services for people of all ages. CHR is licensed by the state, accredited by The Joint Commission, and has repeatedly been named among the Top Workplaces in CT.
- Income
- $82.5 million
- Spending
- $79.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 1,139
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $571,219, president/ceo
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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 65% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 179 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 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $20.5 million spent. CHR provides an extensive array of in-home and community-based services to children, families, and adults with behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders. This includes a variety of case management, outreach, and 24/7 crisis intervention services in various community settings including homes, workplaces, schools, and public areas. We collaborate closely with local resources, including innovative partnerships with local Police Departments and providing life-saving substance use treatments in six CT prisons. Nearly 6,600 persons were served with 64% reporting a favorable outcome including achievement of their treatment goals, return to families or their communities, continuing employment or the stabilization of an acute event. 98% were diverted from incarceration and connected to needed mental health services.
- $20.0 million spent. CHR provides residential and housing services to children, adults, and families in need. CHR focuses on promoting growth and development through supportive and empowering residential programs, including supportive housing and innovative models such as an apartment building for young adults who have experienced homelessness and homeless outreach programs to identify unsheltered individuals in the community and link them with housing and support services. Recent client satisfaction data shows that 100% of adults who received housing services reported that CHR treated them with dignity and respect. Similarly, 100% of individuals reported that CHR's housing staff was always available to them. Services were provided to 719 individuals, generally on a long-term basis. Of these 53% either obtained permanent stable housing or were able to return to live with their families. 37 persons were served in six therapeutic group homes avoiding their admission to state or private hospital facilities, a much more expensive and less effective setting. 86% avoided admission to long-term hospitalization or residential care.
- $26.8 million spent. CHR's extensive clinical services help people achieve mental wellbeing and recovery. Through outpatient, intensive outpatient, groups, and community services, CHR's experienced staff provide treatment for emotional and behavioral problems, serious mental illness, substance use, significant stress, and other needs. In recent years, we have vastly expanded services for individuals with opioid use disorders and added peers, individuals with lived experience, to many treatment teams and expanded care into dozens of local schools and primary care offices. By empowering individuals to reach personal goals, we help people manage their illness and live happier, more independent lives. Highlights of recent client satisfaction data shows 94% of adults reported that they were treated with respect; 90% were satisfied with the care they received; and 98% of families reported that CHR was respectful of their race and culture. Over 14,500 persons were served in eleven office based clinics across eastern and central Connecticut. 49% of those served reported improvements in meeting their personal goals. In addition over 10,900 persons contacted our information, assessment, and referral center and were assessed and/or referred to various CHR programs or to independent community agencies for needed services.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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