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Alcoholism Council Butler County Ohio Inc

EIN 31-0784671 · Fairfield Twp, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS THAT CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE. THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY AND DRUG-FREE LIVES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
33
Highest pay
$186,008, president/ce

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $394,100 spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM IS BACKED BY PREVENTION SCIENCE, IS AT THE CORE OF OUR SERVICES. WE SERVE PRE-SCHOOL YOUTH THROUGH ADULTS, WITH PROGRAMMING THAT REFLECTS LOCAL COMMUNITY DATA TO INCREASE ABSTINENCE AND DECREASE SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT/COMMUNITY IN BUTLER COUNTY BASED ON PER CAPITA.
  2. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDES VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN BUTLER COUNTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY USING THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE THE PROGRAMS, PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT ARE EMPLOYED.
  3. $77,383 spent. GAMBLING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. $66,502 spent. ACCESS PROGRAM IS AN OHIO CERTIFIED DRIVE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME DUI OFFENDERS. ADDITIONAL DIVERSION PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL FORMATS FOR PETTY THEFT AND OTHER ALCOHOL/DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES.
  5. ACCESS PROGRAM IS AN OHIO CERTIFIED DRIVE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME DUI OFFENDERS. ADDITIONAL DIVERSION PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL FORMATS FOR PETTY THEFT AND OTHER ALCOHOL/DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES.

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 1968.

    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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