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Legacy Treatment Services Inc

EIN 21-0638161 · Hainesport, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CHANGE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING AND TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES.

Income
$74.6 million
Spending
$74.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
1,128
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$1.5 million, trustee

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 12 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. $36.9 million spent. ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH UNABLE TO LIVE AT HOME DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING TRAUMA, ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PLACES CHILDREN WITH A LOVING FOSTER PARENT WHILE RECEIVING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND TREATMENT, WORKING TOWARD REUNIFICATION WHEREVER POSSIBLE. COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR CHILDREN ARE FIVE-BED HOMES WITH VARYING LEVELS OF CARE THAT PROVIDE STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING AND TREATMENT FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL ISSUES. INTIMATE HOME ENVIRONMENTS AND A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM HELP YOUTH BECOME EMOTIONALLY SECURE INDIVIDUALS AND POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY. LEGACY ALSO OFFERS IN-HOME CLINICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $12.3 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES - LEGACY'S EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFER A VARIETY OF CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES AND HOSPITALIZATION ALTERNATIVES. LEGACY OPERATES THE STATE DESIGNATED SCREENING AND CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE STATE DESIGNATED CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR BURLINGTON COUNTY. KAIROS HOUSE (BURLINGTON COUNTY) AND CROSSWINDS (OCEAN COUNTY) ARE SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER COUNSELING, TREATMENT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING OR ON THE VERGE OF A PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS. FINALLY, INVOLUNTARY OUTPATIENT COMMITMENT COORDINATES COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE TREATMENT ADHERENCE FOR COURT-ORDERED SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL ADULTS IN ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, MIDDLESEX AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES.
  3. $10.2 million spent. AMBULATORY SERVICES - LEGACY'S AMBULATORY SERVICES OFFER A NUMBER OF SERVICES INCLUDING PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OFFERS THERAPY AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. PATH AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OBTAIN HOUSING AND REMAIN SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR PEMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CAP PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. LEGACY OPERATES A THERAPEUTIC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY (DCP&P) REFERRED YOUTH; AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES FOR DCP&P REFERRED FAMILIES. AGENCY PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE A FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER OFFERING CARE COORDINATION, LINKAGES, ADVOCACY AND ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO BURLINGTON COUNTY RESIDENTS; AS WELL AS THE LEARNING ACADEMY WHICH PROVIDES TUTORING FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN K THROUGH 8. THE FAMILY CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT (FCIU) OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SHORT-TERM COUNSELING TO DIVERT YOUTH (AND THEIR FAMILIES) FROM THE FORMAL COURT SYSTEM.
  4. $6.8 million spent. THE MARY A. DOBBINS SCHOOL - THE MARY A. DOBBINS SCHOOL IS AN APPROVED NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE STATE-APPROVED SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL OFFERS AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A HIGHLY THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 21 EXPERIENCING LEARNING DISABILITIES, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. IN ADDITION, THE SCHOOL OFFERS A VOCATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM, WHICH WAS OPENED IN FEBRUARY 2008. THIS VOCATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES 9 - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION ENCOMPASSING THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE COSMETOLOGY ARTS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION. THE CURRICULUM OF THE MARY A. DOBBINS SCHOOL MEETS THE CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS SET BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ANDINCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, ANTI-BULLYING, AND CHARACTER EDUCATION. CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM ARE REFERRED BY THEIR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH STUDENT'S TUITION.

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 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 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 August 1941.

    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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