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The Recovery Center

EIN 31-1327805 · Lancaster, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
31
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$107,642, 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 99% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $942,659 spent. TREATMENT SERVICES: OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS WITH ALCOHOL, DRUG AND MENTAL HEALTH RELATED PROBLEMS. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE REFERRAL AND INFORMATION, CASE CONSULTATION AND INTERVENTION. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING THESE SERVICES COME WITH UNIQUE, THOUGH OFTEN NEGLECTED, SETS OF STRENGTHS AND SKILLS. THROUGH THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE COUNSELING STAFF AT THE RECOVERY CENTER. THEY CAN BUILD UPON THESE SKILLS AND STRENGTHS TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF A DRUG-FREE LIFE. THE RECOVERY CENTER OPERATES A MEDICALLY ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS ADDICTED TO OPIATE DRUGS. IN ADDITION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF OPIOID MEDICATION CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN A FULL ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL, COUNSELING, URINE TOXICOLOGY SCREENING AND OTHERS. THE GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ASSIST THEM IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE WHILE ALSO ASSURING, WHERE APPROPRIATE, THEIR BECOMING PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. TOTAL SERVICE HOURS 19,418 IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DURING 2025.
  2. $214,283 spent. PREVENTION: THE RECOVERY CENTER OFFERS MANY COMMUNITY BASED PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES. SCHOOL CURRICULUMS INCLUDE "TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS," "TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE," "PROJECT ALERT," "RECONNECTING YOUTH AND "RED FLAGS." PROGRAMS FOR ARE TAUGHT IN THE ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS. THE RECOVERY CENTER ALSO PROVIDES COUNTYWIDE PEER PREVENTION ACTIVITIES FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY STUDENTS AND HEALTHY FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES INVOLVED IN TREATMENT SERVICES IN THE AGENCY. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES YOUTH AND ADULTS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH ALTERNATIVES TO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR PEERS. PREVENTION HOURS WERE GREATLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED, THEREFORE, SERVICES WERE NOT PROVIDED AT NORMAL CAPACITY. TOTAL SERVICE HOURS 1,533 IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DURING 2025.

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 March 1992.

    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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