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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

EIN 31-0802647 · Walnut Hills, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To ensure people with mental illness, addiction, and related challenges lead healthy and productive lives.

Income
$42.2 million
Spending
$43.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
989
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$519,413, president/ceo

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $29.2 million spent. Mental Health: This program provides comprehensive mental health services for adults, families and children with severe mental illnesses as well as other mental health issues and concerns. Based on a thorough assessment, clients and staff work together to create a plan of care that may include counseling, care management, and/or psychiatry. Outcomes include: -Improving quality of life -Addressing issues of trauma -Decreasing symptom distress -Linking to community resourcesClients referred from criminal justice, hospitals, homeless services, primary care providers, other agencies, receive mental health services in Clermont County, Hamilton County, and Warren and Clinton Counties. Specialized teams serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Persons with Co-Occurring DD/MH disorders, Homeless, and Children/Youth in Schools. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services are certified by the Ohio Mental Health and Addictions Services and Accredited by CARF.
  2. $2.5 million spent. Employment Services: Employment Services provide support and assistance to identify, obtain and maintain competitive community employment to persons with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, cognitive disabilities, and other barriers to self-sufficiency. Based on the principles of the evidence-based Supported Employment IPS model, the organization assists people in achieving the following outcomes: -increasing knowledge of the benefits of employment, -increase knowledge of how earnings will impact benefits, -increase job success skills, -job seeking -gaining employment based on skills, strengths and preferences -maintaining employment -increasing quality of life.
  3. $4.5 million spent. Child and Family Division: Every child's emotional health is important and children and adolescents can suffer from a variety of social and emotional challenges that may interfere with all aspects of life. A comprehensive resource network assists children and families to overcome them. Note: Family Service also receives United Way contributions and other donations that are not included in the Revenue figure shown above, per IRS rules. Services include Every Child Succeeds, School Based Services and Parent Education.

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 January 1972.

    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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