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Community Counseling Center of Mercer County

EIN 25-1340027 · Hermitage, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LEAD HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIVES.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
143
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$382,543, medical 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (10)
  1. $648,802 spent. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES - SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT THAT FOCUSES ON THE BEHAVIORAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, FAMILIAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF RECOVERY. STAGES OF TREATMENT INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND DISCHARGE/REFERRAL. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT MEETS MORE FREQUENTLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE AND TREATMENT SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER THAT NEED A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING AND GAMING AS WELL AS AN OPIOID-FREE PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
  2. $2.9 million spent. OUTPATIENT AND MEDICAL SERVICES - PROVIDED CARE TO SERVICE PARTICIPANTS AT OUR FACILITIES. SERVICE PARTICIPANTS RANGED IN AGES FROM 3 TO 85 YEARS OLD. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE COUNSELING AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. 91% REPORT THAT TREATMENT RECEIVED HAS HAD A BETTER EFFECT ON THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE SERVICES ALLOW THE SERVICE PARTICIPANT TO CONTINUE MAINTAINING THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE ROUTINES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, WHILE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE LEVEL OF CARE. GOALS INCLUDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TOWARD EMPOWERING SERVICE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR RECOVERY. OTHER GOALS INCLUDE THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION TO A RECOVERY ORIENTED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM.
  3. $1.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES/COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES PROVIDED CARE AND TREATMENT IN THE PAST YEAR TO INDIVIDUALS, AGES 20-70. THE POPULATION SERVED ARE THOSE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. GOALS ARE TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT WILL ENHANCE THE SERVICE PARTICIPANTS PERSONAL RESOURCES AND INTEGRATE CONSUMERS BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. GOALS ALSO INCLUDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TOWARD EMPOWERING SERVICE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR RECOVERY.
  4. $191,720 spent. VOCATIONAL REHAB PROGRAM
  5. $101,071 spent. DEAF CENTER PROGRAM
  6. $457,519 spent. FAMILY BASED SERVICES PROGRAM
  7. $241,619 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM
  8. $258,848 spent. OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
  9. $527,345 spent. SOCIAL REHABILITATION
  10. $174,290 spent. DROP IN CENTER

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 November 1976.

    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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