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South Community Inc

EIN 31-0840585 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOUTH COMMUNITY IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATUS OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE GREATER MIAMI VALLEY.

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$18.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
341
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$258,508, psychiatrist

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $4.7 million spent. SCHOOL YOUTH COUNSELING:SCHOOL YOUTH COUNSELING OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO YOUTH IN MULTIPLE AREA SCHOOLS UNDER CONTRACT. IN FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 2,495 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 40,378 SERVICES. THESE SERVICES REDUCE ANXIETY, ADHD, DEPRESSION, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, IMPROVING FUNCTIONING IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM INCREASES ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. DESPITE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES, THE PROGRAM HAS SUSTAINED SERVICES IN 12 DISTRICTS FOR OVER 20 YEARS, INCLUDING CRITICAL INCIDENT AND LETHALITY RESPONSES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. MEDICAL SERVICES:MEDICAL SERVICES ENSURE ACCESS TO MEDICATION AND INTEGRATE IT INTO OVERALL TREATMENT PLANS, ADHERING TO AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC AND NURSING STANDARDS OF PRACTICE. IN FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 3,046 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 23,395 SERVICES. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE, APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, MAINTAINING CLIENTS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN VARIOUS SETTINGS, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, DETENTION CENTERS, RESIDENTIAL CARE, AND REMOTE LOCATIONS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE ACCEPTING CLIENTS NEEDING ONLY MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING QUICK INTERVENTION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
  3. $2.4 million spent. OUTPATIENT YOUTH:OUTPATIENT SERVICES AT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS AIMING TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOCUSES ON ENHANCING STRENGTHS AND FUNCTIONING THROUGH EDUCATION ON WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, USING EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS LIKE BASIS 24 AND PERCEPTION OF CARE (POC). GROUP THERAPY AIMS TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS AND ENHANCE FUNCTIONING THROUGH DIDACTICS, SUPPORT, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION, WITH FEEDBACK GATHERED VIA GROUP SATISFACTION SURVEYS. IN FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 4,186 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 16,392 SERVICES. THE IMPACT OF THESE SERVICES IS SIGNIFICANT, OFFERING ONGOING SUPPORT AND TREATMENT THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE, RELATIONSHIPS, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES IMMEDIATE ACCESS FOR TRIAGING AND ASSESSMENT, WITH REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES IF NEEDED. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TELE-HEALTH SERVICES TO BETTER SERVE CLIENTS AND SUPPORT IMMEDIATE ACCESS.
  4. $5.1 million spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:YOUTH POSITIVE HEALTH (YPH), A DAILY AMBULATORY TREATMENT PROGRAM OFFERING DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. IN FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 77 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 12,919 SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS RECOVERY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING, ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE, REDUCING SYMPTOMS, AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONING. THE YOUTH BENEFIT FROM GROUP, INDIVIDUAL, AND FAMILY THERAPY, LEARNING COPING MECHANISMS AND IMPROVING FAMILY FUNCTIONING. THE PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED MANY YOUTH BACK TO SCHOOL AND PROVIDED AFTERCARE SUPPORT.DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT AIMS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SCREENING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DETERMINATION OF NEEDS, OFFERING IMMEDIATE ACCESS FOR ASSESSMENT AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES. IN FY 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 3,887 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 4,039 SERVICES. THESE ASSESSMENTS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, ALLOWING FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND TAILORED TREATMENT PLANS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CRUCIAL INFORMATION FOR TARGETED INTERVENTIONS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH STATUS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE OFFERING TELE-HEALTH AS AN OPTION DURING IMMEDIATE ACCESS.

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 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 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 March 1973.

    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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