Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF GREAT LAKES BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, PLANNING, EVALUATION AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS, TO THE HUMAN SERVICE, PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT SECTORS. OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING THEIR TRUE MISSION.
- Income
- $18.4 million
- Spending
- $17.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 204
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $202,236, chief technology officer
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: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 38% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs.
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.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
- $14.6 million spent. ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:GREAT LAKES PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AC-DHS OFFICES OF ADMINISTRATION, AREA AGENCY ON AGING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE OPERATION OF THE SCA DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM, COORDINATION OF THE FOSTER PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND VARIOUS COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, OUTREACH & EVENTS COORDINATOR, WEB DESIGN AND OVERSIGHT, DATA COLLECTION AND INTERPRETATION, MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION RELATED TO THE HOMELESS & HUNGER PROGRAM, PROGRAM EVALUATION, CONTRACT REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE, FISCAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT, DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM INITIATIVES.
- $1.5 million spent. ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COURT SERVICES:GREAT LAKES PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS TO ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURT SERVICES INCLUDING JUVENILE JUSTICE PLANNING, SUPPORTIVE ADMINISTRATION AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANANCES, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DUI UNIT INCLUDING CRN EVALUATORS, COORDINATION OF PREVENTIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN THE ALCOHOL HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, ASSISTANCE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, A CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST, COORDINATION OF TRUANCY PREVENTION SERVICES.
- $89,344 spent. WESTMORELAND:PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE COORDINATION OF MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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