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Andover Hebron Marlborough Youth Services

EIN 22-2595584 · Hebron, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WHICH ASSIST CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
38
Highest pay
$108,310, executive di

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, STUDENT SUPPORT, HEALTH MATTERS, AND ADDICTION SERVICES. THE COMPANYS MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLINIC OFFERS YOUTH AND FAMILY THERAPY, AND EMPLOYS COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS THAT ARE BASED AT EACH ONE OF THEIR REGIONS SCHOOLS. STUDENT SUPPORT PROVIDES COUNSELING, THERAPY GROUPS, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS. HEALTH MATTERS OFFERS THEIR COMMUNITY A NUMBER OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON ART, NUTRITION, GARDENING, COOKING, MUSIC AND OVERALL WELLNESS. ADDICTION SERVICES INCLUDE THREE SMART RECOVERY GROUPS, THAT ARE OFFERED AT RHAM HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING LUNCH WAVES.
  2. $30,246 spent. THE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER YOUTH AND POSITIVE ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE THEATER INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE POPULAR LANTERN MENTORING PROGRAM. MENTORS MEET WITH THEIR MENTEES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, AT A CHILDS SCHOOL AND FOR MANY HAVE LONG LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS THAT FOCUS ON DEVELOPING HEALTH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS.
  3. $271,697 spent. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF KINDERRHAMA, AND THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC). KINDERRHAMA IS A FULL DAY PRESCHOOL, LOCATED IN THE RHAM HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND SERVES AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RHAM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES THEIR REGION WITH SEVERAL PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS, PARENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT.
  4. $245,887 spent. OTHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT ASSIST CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT, FOR THEM TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. AHM SERVES THE CITIZENS OF ANDOVER, COLUMBIA, HEBRON, AND MARLBOROUGH.
  5. OTHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT ASSIST CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT, FOR THEM TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AS MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. AHM SERVES THE CITIZENS OF ANDOVER, COLUMBIA, HEBRON, AND MARLBOROUGH.

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 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 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 April 1985.

    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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