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Elizabeth H Faulk Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7153172 · Boca Raton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ELIZABETH H. FAULK FOUNDATION, INC. (DBA THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING) IS TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH A VARIETY OF FREE AND LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
18
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$176,731, ceo

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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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. $481,836 spent. CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING SUPPLEMENTS THE WORK OF, AND INCREASES ACCESS TO, SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS. FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE CREDENTIALED PROFESSIONALS WHO MEET STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. THESE CLINICIANS ARE SUPERVISED BY THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND OPERATE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SCHOOL TEAMS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES. THESE CLINICIANS PROVIDE INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, DELIVERING EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THEIR SCHOOL SUCCESS AND/OR OVERALL FUNCTIONING. IN FY24/25, 405 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS RECEIVED 3,181 HOURS OF COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THE CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING SUPPLEMENTS THE WORK OF, AND INCREASES ACCESS TO, SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS. FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE CREDENTIALED PROFESSIONALS WHO MEET STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. THESE CLINICIANS ARE SUPERVISED BY THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND OPERATE IN ALIGNMENT WITH SCHOOL TEAMS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES. THESE CLINICIANS PROVIDE INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, DELIVERING EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THEIR SCHOOL SUCCESS AND/OR OVERALL FUNCTIONING. IN FY24/25, 405 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS RECEIVED 3,181 HOURS OF COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THE CO-LOCATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. $350,653 spent. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST/NO-COST INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADULT CLIENTS 18 YEARS OR OLDER WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON ECONOMICALLY- DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED, AND UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE UNABLE TO AFFORD SERVICES. CLIENTS WORK WITH A TRAINED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IN A SAFE, CARING, AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT TO FREELY EXPLORE THEIR FEELINGS, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORS SO THEY CAN IDENTIFY AND WORK THROUGH ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES WHERE CHANGE IS DESIRED. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR ADULTS ARE FURTHER SUPPLEMENTED WITH TARGETED, WEEKLY GROUP COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO FURTHER REDUCE ISOLATION, RECEIVE PEER SUPPORT, AND COLLECTIVELY HEAL. IN FY 24/25, 403 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 6,247 HOURS OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST/NO-COST INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADULT CLIENTS 18 YEARS OR OLDER WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON ECONOMICALLY- DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED, UNINSURED, AND UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE UNABLE TO AFFORD SERVICES. CLIENTS WORK WITH A TRAINED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IN A SAFE, CARING, AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT TO FREELY EXPLORE THEIR FEELINGS, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORS SO THEY CAN IDENTIFY AND WORK THROUGH ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES WHERE CHANGE IS DESIRED. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR ADULTS ARE FURTHER SUPPLEMENTED WITH TARGETED, WEEKLY GROUP COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO FURTHER REDUCE ISOLATION, RECEIVE PEER SUPPORT, AND COLLECTIVELY HEAL. IN FY 24/25, 403 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 6,247 HOURS OF ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  3. $302,575 spent. CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST/NO-COST COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-17 WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, STRUGGLE WITH SCHOOL, PEER, AND OTHER LIFE-RELATED STRESSORS, AND/OR HAVE DIFFICULTY REGULATING THEIR INTERNAL EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS WORK WITH A TRAINED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IN A SAFE, CARING, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT TO 1.) BETTER UNDERSTAND AND WORK THROUGH UNPLEASANT EMOTIONS, INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE POSITIVE FEELINGS, AS WELL AS LEARN MORE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO EXPRESS THEIR NEEDS; 2.) LEARN COPING TECHNIQUES, MINDFULNESS SKILLS AND OTHER HELPFUL STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE ADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH VALUES AND, 3.) IMPROVE PROBLEM SOLVING AS WELL AS STRENGTHEN SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-EFFICACY IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY FACE AND NAVIGATE CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES, DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF TOXIC STRESS AS THEY ARISE. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ARE FURTHER SUPPLEMENTED WITH TARGETED, WEEKLY GROUP COUNSELING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS TO FURTHER REDUCE ISOLATION, RECEIVE PEER SUPPORT, AND COLLECTIVELY HEAL. IN FY 24/25, 147 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 2,283 HOURS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST/NO-COST COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-17 WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, STRUGGLE WITH SCHOOL, PEER, AND OTHER LIFE-RELATED STRESSORS, AND/OR HAVE DIFFICULTY REGULATING THEIR INTERNAL EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS WORK WITH A TRAINED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IN A SAFE, CARING, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT TO 1.) BETTER UNDERSTAND AND WORK THROUGH UNPLEASANT EMOTIONS, INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE POSITIVE FEELINGS, AS WELL AS LEARN MORE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO EXPRESS THEIR NEEDS; 2.) LEARN COPING TECHNIQUES, MINDFULNESS SKILLS AND OTHER HELPFUL STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE ADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH VALUES AND, 3.) IMPROVE PROBLEM SOLVING AS WELL AS STRENGTHEN SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-EFFICACY IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY FACE AND NAVIGATE CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES, DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF TOXIC STRESS AS THEY ARISE. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ARE FURTHER SUPPLEMENTED WITH TARGETED, WEEKLY GROUP COUNSELING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS TO FURTHER REDUCE ISOLATION, RECEIVE PEER SUPPORT, AND COLLECTIVELY HEAL. IN FY 24/25, 147 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 2,283 HOURS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  4. $590,360 spent. SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING'S SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH PARTNERING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE WEEKLY ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH GROUP COUNSELING TO HIGH NEED/AT-RISK STUDENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY PARENTS OR PARENTAL CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, AND/OR SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. DURING GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS, THE CLINICIAN GUIDES DISCUSSION SO THAT THE STUDENT OBTAINS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR SITUATION THROUGH PROCESS-BASED/ROLE-PLAYING CONVERSATIONS, GOAL SETTING, AND SUPPORT. THE APPROACH USED BY THE CLINICIAN CAN VARY DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE ISSUES BEING ADDRESSED ARE PRESENTED AS DISRUPTIVE OR RISKY BEHAVIORS (AGGRESSION, BULLYING, TRUANCY, NON-COMPLIANCE, SELF-HARM, DRUG USE), EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL IMPAIRMENTS (DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION), OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. REGARDLESS OF THE INTERVENTION, THE GOAL REMAINS THE SAME: TO EFFECTUATE POSITIVE CHANGE, GROWTH, AND HEALING FOR THE STUDENT THAT IS STRUGGLING. IN FY24/25, 403 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS RECEIVED 3,014 HOURS OF GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE PROGRAM. SENIOR SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES TARGETED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SENIORS AGES 60 AND OLDER IN PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTY, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE WITH THE GREATEST ECONOMIC AND/OR SOCIAL NEED. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS CONDUCTED AT PARTNERING SENIOR RESIDENCES AND SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS AND/OR THROUGH WEEKLY CLINICIAN-INITIATED PHONE CALLS TO ENROLLED OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTIES. THESE SERVICES ENABLE ELDERLY CLIENTS TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF ISOLATION AND PROVIDES A MEANS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE CLIENT'S COGNITIVE ABILITIES, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SUPPORT. IN FY24/25, 145 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 2,396 HOURS OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAMS. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING SERVICES TO CLIENTS TO ASSESS THE CAUSE OF MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND DISORDERS, TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS, AND TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE APPROPRIATE COURSE OF TREATMENT. THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO ADDRESS LEARNING DISABILITIES, GIFTEDNESS, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PERSONALITY DISORDERS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. IN FY24/25, 68 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 524 HOURS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. EDUCATION: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING REGULARLY FACILITATES AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH INTERNALLY AND IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOR BOTH MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE GOALS OF THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE TO REDUCE THE MISCONCEPTIONS AND STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND TO ENSURE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED THROUGH ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. REGULAR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING INCLUDE OUR FACILITATOR TRAINING COURSE AND OUR MONTHLY FIRST WEDNESDAY MENTAL HEALTH LECTURE SERIES. IN FY24/25, 814 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM 2,988 HOURS OF EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
  5. SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING'S SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH PARTNERING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE WEEKLY ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH GROUP COUNSELING TO HIGH NEED/AT-RISK STUDENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY PARENTS OR PARENTAL CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, AND/OR SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. DURING GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS, THE CLINICIAN GUIDES DISCUSSION SO THAT THE STUDENT OBTAINS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR SITUATION THROUGH PROCESS-BASED/ROLE-PLAYING CONVERSATIONS, GOAL SETTING, AND SUPPORT. THE APPROACH USED BY THE CLINICIAN CAN VARY DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE ISSUES BEING ADDRESSED ARE PRESENTED AS DISRUPTIVE OR RISKY BEHAVIORS (AGGRESSION, BULLYING, TRUANCY, NON-COMPLIANCE, SELF-HARM, DRUG USE), EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL IMPAIRMENTS (DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, INEFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION), OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. REGARDLESS OF THE INTERVENTION, THE GOAL REMAINS THE SAME: TO EFFECTUATE POSITIVE CHANGE, GROWTH, AND HEALING FOR THE STUDENT THAT IS STRUGGLING. IN FY24/25, 403 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS RECEIVED 3,014 HOURS OF GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH THE SCHOOLS PREVENTIVE PROGRAM. SENIOR SERVICES: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES TARGETED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SENIORS AGES 60 AND OLDER IN PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTY, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE WITH THE GREATEST ECONOMIC AND/OR SOCIAL NEED. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS CONDUCTED AT PARTNERING SENIOR RESIDENCES AND SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS AND/OR THROUGH WEEKLY CLINICIAN-INITIATED PHONE CALLS TO ENROLLED OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN PALM BEACH AND BROWARD COUNTIES. THESE SERVICES ENABLE ELDERLY CLIENTS TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF ISOLATION AND PROVIDES A MEANS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE CLIENT'S COGNITIVE ABILITIES, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SUPPORT. IN FY24/25, 145 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 2,396 HOURS OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAMS. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES LOW-COST PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING SERVICES TO CLIENTS TO ASSESS THE CAUSE OF MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND DISORDERS, TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS, AND TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE APPROPRIATE COURSE OF TREATMENT. THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING PROVIDES PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO ADDRESS LEARNING DISABILITIES, GIFTEDNESS, BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PERSONALITY DISORDERS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. IN FY24/25, 68 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS RECEIVED 524 HOURS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING. EDUCATION: THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING REGULARLY FACILITATES AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH INTERNALLY AND IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOR BOTH MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE GOALS OF THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE TO REDUCE THE MISCONCEPTIONS AND STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND TO ENSURE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED THROUGH ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. REGULAR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE FAULK CENTER FOR COUNSELING INCLUDE OUR FACILITATOR TRAINING COURSE AND OUR MONTHLY FIRST WEDNESDAY MENTAL HEALTH LECTURE SERIES. IN FY24/25, 814 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM 2,988 HOURS OF EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.

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 December 1972.

    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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