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Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County Inc

EIN 16-0906024 · Ithaca, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COUNCIL OFFERS HOPE AND RECOVERY TO PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION AND STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Income
$6
Spending
$314,138
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

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: 28 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5235533% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 100% on the year before.

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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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. OUTPATIENT CLINIC - THE OUTPATIENT CLINIC OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CONCERNED OTHERS, REGARDING THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.THE OUTPATIENT CLINIC IS FUNDED AND REGULATED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT ADDICTION IS A TREATABLE DISEASE THAT HAS BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL COMPONENTS. ACCORDINGLY, WE HAVE DESIGNED OUR TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THOSE FOUR FACTORS.
  2. EDUCATION AND PREVENTION - THE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MEANT TO RAISE AWARENESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AND TO PREVENT ITS SPREAD. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE TAILORED TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS. OUTREACH IS ACHIEVED VIA PRESENTATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISING, ETC. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE BASICS (BRIEF ALCOHOL SCREENING AND INTERVENTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS) PROGRAM. BASICS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 TO 24 YEARS AND USES A HARM REDUCTION APPROACH TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL USE AND TO MAKE BETTER ALCOHOL-RELATED DECISIONS.
  3. IMPAIRED DRIVER PROGRAM--THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE IMPAIRED DRIVER PROGRAM WHICH IS A NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENSES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT REPEAT IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENSES. THE PROGRAM HELPS MOTORISTS EXAMINE THEIR ARREST EXPERIENCE AND THE FACTORS THAT LED TO IT AND HELPS THEM MAKE APPROPRIATE DRIVING DECISIONS IN THE FUTURE. IT IS TAUGHT BY DMV-APPROVED INSTRUCTORS.

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 August 1967.

    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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