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Childrens Center for Treatment and Education

EIN 25-1711330 · Bradford, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE PASSIONATELY FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

Income
$30.8 million
Spending
$25.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
410
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$378,663, medical dire

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (6)
  1. $12.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL DIVISION - PROVIDES 24-HOUR AWAKE SUPERVISION, DIRECT CARE STAFF ARE TRAINED TO NURTURE AND ENCOURAGE WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SETTING APPROPRIATE LIMITS. THE GROUP SETTING IS IDEAL FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL RESPONDING TO TREATMENT PROVIDED IN THEIR HOME OR SCHOOL, AND WHO REQUIRE THE STRUCTURE AND SUPERVISION OF AN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT.
  2. $4.1 million spent. CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION - THE AGENCY PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO RESIDE IN MCKEAN, POTTER, CAMERON, ELK, CLEARFIELD, JEFFERSON, FOREST, AND WARREN COUNTIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, TRADITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED BY AN OUTPATIENT THERAPIST, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES IN SCHOOL AND HOME SETTINGS, FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, MULTI SYSTEMATIC THERAPY, SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND IN SCHOOL STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMING. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
  3. $3.6 million spent. ADULT SERVICES DIVISION - ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THE AGENCY PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO RESIDE IN MCKEAN, POTTER, CAMERON, ELK, CLEARFIELD, JEFFERSON, FOREST AND WARREN COUNTIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE TRADITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED BY OUTPATIENT THERAPISTS AND PSYCHIATRISTS, AS WELL AS BLENDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, MOBILE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT SERVICES.
  4. $1.8 million spent. EDUCATION DIVISION - CHILDRENS CENTER FOR TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OPERATES MULTIPLE, PRIVATELY LICENSED SCHOOL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. PROGRAMS OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO VALUE EDUCATION AND LEARNING, ALL WITHIN A SAFE, STRUCTURED SETTING. STUDENTS WORK ON DEVELOPING SKILL SETS THAT WILL HELP THEM IMPROVE STUDY HABITS. TEACHERS SPEND ADDITIONAL TIME WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS AS NEEDED. EACH CLASSROOM IS STAFFED WITH AN EDUCATIONAL AIDE TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENT AND SUPPORT RECOVERY THROUGH OUR UNIQUE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BOTH EDUCATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY.
  5. PART III, LINE 4B CONTINUED THIS CONTINUUM OF SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE, HIGH QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN NATURAL COMMUNITY BASED SETTINGS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, AND FAMILY HOMES AS WELL AS IN OTHER COMMUNITY SETTINGS. STAFF IN ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS RECIEVED SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN THEIR CONTENT AREA AND ARE SUPERVISED BY MASTERS OR PHD. PREPARED CLINICIANS.
  6. EDUCATION DIVISION - CHILDRENS CENTER FOR TREATMENT AND EDUCATION OPERATES MULTIPLE, PRIVATELY LICENSED SCHOOL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. PROGRAMS OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO VALUE EDUCATION AND LEARNING, ALL WITHIN A SAFE, STRUCTURED SETTING. STUDENTS WORK ON DEVELOPING SKILL SETS THAT WILL HELP THEM IMPROVE STUDY HABITS. TEACHERS SPEND ADDITIONAL TIME WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS AS NEEDED. EACH CLASSROOM IS STAFFED WITH AN EDUCATIONAL AIDE TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENT AND SUPPORT RECOVERY THROUGH OUR UNIQUE ABILITY TO PROVIDE BOTH EDUCATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY.

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 June 1994.

    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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