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Marblehead Counseling Center Inc

EIN 23-7051965 · Marblehead, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES IN THE MARBLEHEAD/SWAMPSCOTT COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL SOURCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. WE PROVIDE COUNSELING, GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION TO HELP RESOLVE PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES; DELIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING; ORGANIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADDRESS LOCAL CONCERNS; AND OFFER CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN MARBLEHEAD.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
15
Volunteers
0

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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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: 93 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $783,035 spent. SERVICES INCLUDE: PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING, CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE. SPECIFICALLY, THE CENTER PROVIDED OVER 4,000 COUNSELING SESSIONS TO OVER 500 CLIENTS; ARRANGED FOR CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS DESPERATE NEEDS FOR 40 FAMILIES WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; DROVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORTS TO CREATE A TEEN CENTER AND REDUCE TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE; PROVIDED SUPPORT TO A LOCAL BIG-BROTHER/SISTER PROGRAM; TAUGHT SOCIAL SKILLS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TIME MANAGEMENT TO LOCAL STUDENTS; AND PARTICIPATED IN 15 COMMUNITY-BASED COMMITTEES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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