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Behavioral Health Services North Inc

EIN 14-1338346 · Plattsburgh, NY

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

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN CLINTON, FRANKLIN, ESSEX, WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE.

Income
$54.7 million
Spending
$53.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
744
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$333,486, psychiatrist

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

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 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $28.7 million spent. CLINICALBHSN PROVIDES OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 12,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY. BHSN OPERATES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS AS WELL AS SATELLITE CLINICS IN LOCAL SCHOOL BUILDINGS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT SERVICES AS WELL AS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THESE CLINICS ARE LOCATED IN CLINTON, WARREN, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES OF NYS.
  2. $7.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMSBHSN OPERATES 221 RESIDENTIAL BEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. THE LEVEL OF CARE IN THESE BEDS RANGE FROM "SUPPORTED HOUSING" TO CONGREGATE CARE SETTINGS. ADDITIONALLY, BHSN OPERATES 20 BEDS IN A CONGREGATE CARE SETTING FOR THOSE RECOVERING FROM A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ILLNESS.
  3. $5.9 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICESBHSN PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 800 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE A VAST ARRAY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THAT SUPPORT THE WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, OUTSIDE OF A TRADITIONAL CLINIC SETTING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: ADVENTURE BASED COUNSELING, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORTS, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SERVICES, AND HOME VISITING SERVICES.
  4. $3.6 million spent. ADULT SERVICESBHSN PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE A VAST ARRAY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THAT SUPPORT THE WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, OUTSIDE OF A TRADITIONAL CLINIC SETTING. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE; EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS), CRISIS SERVICES, AOT, AND ADULT CARE MANAGEMENT.
  5. $1.5 million spent. SOCIAL SUPPORTBHSN PROVIDES A STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM IN 3 COUNTIES, WHICH INCLUDES 2 SAFE DWELLINGS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE DV PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR DV VICTIMS. ADDITIONALLY, BHSN OPERATES AN IN HOUSE EAP WHICH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR EMPLOYEES.

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 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 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 February 1948.

    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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