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Grapevine Center Inc

EIN 23-2894714 · Butler, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR ALL, THE GRAPEVINE CENTER WILL EMPOWER PEERS TO MENTOR, INSPIRE, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN RECOVERY. GRAPEVINE CENTER WILL ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ON BEHALF OF ALL PEOPLE.

Income
$654,486
Spending
$731,135
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
41
Volunteers
64
Highest pay
$54,500, executive director

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 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $245,549 spent. THE GRAPEVINE CENTER IS A RECOVERY RESOURCE CENTER WHERE PEERS MENTOR AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN A HEALING ENVIRONMENT AS VALUED COMMUNITY CITIZENS.
  2. $109,165 spent. THE CONSUMER FAMILY SATISFACTION TEAM CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS AND ASSESS THE QUALITY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN BUTLER, MERCER, AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES.
  3. $141,504 spent. GRAPEVINE CENTER PEER SPECIALIST SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED BY SELF-IDENTIFIED CURRENT OR FORMER CONSUMERS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WHO ARE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO OFFER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHERS IN RECOVERY.
  4. $51,807 spent. INDEPENDENT MONITORING FOR QUALITY 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

  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 August 2008.

    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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