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Rediscover

EIN 23-7169417 · Lees Summit, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF REDISCOVER IS TO DELIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE HEALTHIER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: 1. PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES IN AN EXTENSIVE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES. 2. ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHPS, COLLABORATIONS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION. 3. PROVIDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, CARE COORDINATION, AND SYSTEMS NAVIGATION TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. 4. RECRUITING AND RETAINING THE HIGHEST QUALITY STAFF. 5. ADVOCATING FOR ACCESS, RESOURCES AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CARE. 6. ASSURING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Income
$79.1 million
Spending
$71.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
961
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$525,746, president/director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $32.1 million spent. ReDiscover helps people who are struggling with issues of mental illness find ways to increase periods of personal wellness, enhance the quality of daily lives and take needed steps to meet individual goals. Mental Health Services provided in 2024 include: 1. Medication Services were provided to 3,732 people. 2. Case management, counseling, psychiatric services and support for adults with chronic and severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder, major depression or schizophrenia were provided to 2,562 people through the Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service programs. 3. The intensive Partial Hospital program, which provides treatment for adults in severe mental crisis, provided services to 273 adults. 4. Case management, counseling and prevention services were provided to 1,015 children through the Children's Community Services program.
  2. $12.9 million spent. CRISIS AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE KANSAS CITY ASSESSMENT AND TRIAGE CENTER THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE DIVERTED FROM HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM AND/OR JAILS. CRISIS SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE CLINICS. THE TRIAGE CENTER SERVED 1,749 INDIVIDUALS AND THE URGENT CARE SERVED 7,274. ADDITIONALLY CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 50 INDIVIDUALS NEEDING INTENSIVE SERVICES BEYOND WHAT IS PROVIDED AT THE TRIAGE CENTER.
  3. $11.2 million spent. ReDiscover is one of the largest providers of substance use treatment services in Jackson County, Missouri, providing both outpatient and residential treatment options. This treatment includes psychiatric services, comprehensive assessments, individual and group counseling, co-occurring disorder treatment, case management, crisis support, parenting skills, childcare and transportation assistance. Substance use disorder treatments provided to 2,227 individuals in 2024 included the following services: 1. The Women and Children's program provides voluntary residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment along with an onsite daycare and child development center. 2. The Coed program provides residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for men and women including those with co-occurring disorders such as chemical dependency and mental illness. 3. The AltCare program provides mandated outpatient substance use disorder treatment for women on probation and offers an onsite daycare and child development center. 4. The Treatment Options program and Transitions program provide medication assisted treatment for individuals diagnosed with an opioid use disorder.
  4. $6.2 million spent. REDISCOVER PROVIDES ACCESS, INTAKE, OUTREACH AND THERAPY SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 24 HOUR TELEPHONE AND/OR IN-PERSON SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES, HOSPITAL DIVERSION SERVICES, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY. REDISCOVER PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 11,892 INDIVIDUALS.
  5. (Expenses $ 6,151,664 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 3,074,649) REDISCOVER PROVIDES ACCESS, INTAKE, OUTREACH AND THERAPY SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 24 HOUR TELEPHONE AND/OR IN-PERSON SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES, HOSPITAL DIVERSION SERVICES, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY. REDISCOVER PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO 11,892 INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 March 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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