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Netcare Corporation

EIN 31-0814079 · Columbus, 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 RESPECTFULLY PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES TO ANYONE IN NEED.

Income
$20.2 million
Spending
$20.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
320
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$430,675, senior psychiatrist

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $8.0 million spent. PHONE, TEXT, CHAT-BASED SERVICES - NETCARE ACCESS PROVIDES CRISIS HOTLINE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES BY OPERATING TWO LOCAL CRISIS HOTLINES (276-CARE AND THE HOMELESS HOTLINE) AND NUMEROUS 988 SERVICES INCLUDING CALLS, CHATS, TEXTS AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
  2. $3.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT AND MILES HOUSE ARE SHORT-TERM TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM WHERE CLIENTS LEARN TO STAY SOBER, MANAGE SYMPTOMS, DEAL WITH FAMILY STRESS AND INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $2.3 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMMUNITY MOBILE TEAM, PROBATE PRE-SCREENING, ROW ONE (REACHOUT), AND COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE. COMMUNITY MOBILE TEAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRISIS. PROBATE PRE-SCREENING PROVIDES ASSESSMENT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE IF AN INDIVIDUAL MEETS CRITERIA FOR INVOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATION. ROW ONE TRANSPORTS INTOXICATED AND OFTEN HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO A PLACE OF SAFETY AND TREATMENT RESOURCES. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE PROVIDES ON-THE-SCENE RESPONSE TO TRAUMA VICTIMS, FREEING FIRST RESPONDERS TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK.
  4. $3.4 million spent. FORENSIC AND FAMILY PSYCHOLOGICAL - THE NETCARE FORENSIC CENTER IS ONE OF TEN FORENSIC EVALUATION CENTERS FUNDED TO PROVIDE FORENSIC EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE COMMON PLEAS CRIMINAL COURT GENERAL (CRIMINAL) DIVISION IN OHIO. THE NETCARE FORENSIC CENTER IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES (OHIOMHAS), AS A DESIGNATED FORENSIC EVALUATION CENTER TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC EVALUATIONS FOR AN 10 COUNTY AREA, WHICH INCLUDES DELAWARE, FAIRFIELD, FAYETTE, FRANKLIN, HOCKING, JACKSON, MADISON, PICKAWAY, ROSS, AND UNION COUNTIES. FORENSIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE TIME FRAMES ESTABLISHED BY LAW OR BY CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT.OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES - NETCARE OFFERS ASSESSMENT, OUTPATIENT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TREATMENT SERVICES. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAMHSA CCBHC CRITERIA AND INCLUDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOTHERAPY, AMONG OTHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 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 October 21, 2026.

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