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Maryhurst Inc

EIN 31-1542209 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARYHURST, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GREATEST NEED. MARYHURST HAS DEVELOPED A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERT CLINICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS SERVICES IN ORDER TO APPROPRIATELY SERVE CHILDREN DURING VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR TREATMENT NEEDS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY BASED THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES, AND COMMUNITY BASED THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$18.6 million
Spending
$19.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
445
Volunteers
255
Highest pay
$180,824, ceo/president

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 (2)
  1. $12.9 million spent. CAMPUS BASED: THE DORSEY LANE FACILITY PROVIDES STRUCTURED GROUP LIVING AND CLINICAL SERVICES FOR UP TO 68 YOUTH AGES 11 - 18, MOST OF WHOM HAVE BEEN SEVERELY ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE YOUTH LIVE IN ONE OF FIVE COTTAGES, ATTEND MARYHURST'S ONSITE, AWARD WINNING, ACCREDITED JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL, MARYHURST ACADEMY, AND RECEIVE INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. THE BROOKLAWN CAMPUS FACILITY CONSISTS OF ONE COTTAGE PROVIDING STRUCTURED GROUP LIVING AND PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FOR UP TO 9 YOUTH.
  2. $4.6 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED:OUR COMMUNITY BASED GROUP HOME OFFERS A VARIETY OF TREATMENT SERVICES, FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR UP TO 12 ADOLESCENT YOUTH AGE 12-21 IN A PRE-INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTING. TREASURE HOME, LOCATED IN FERN CREEK, SERVES YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN TRAUMATIZED BY ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND AFTERCARE SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALL MARYHURST RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE WITH THE GOAL THAT EACH CLIENT IS PREPARED WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION PLAN WHEN DISCHARGED FROM CARE. THE TRANSITION TEAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS. THIS PROGRAM SHARES COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PERFORMS CHECK INS AT REGULAR INTERVALS, AND GUIDES CLIENTS JUST BEFORE LEAVING AND FOR UP TO A YEAR AFTER TREATMENT. COUNSELING SERVICES WITH LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND, SHIVELY AND EASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WE PROVIDE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND IN-HOME SERVICES FOR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE TREATMENT CLINICS PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SKILLS TRAINING, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENTING SUPPORT/ TRAINING, TRAUMA SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO CLIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH.

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 January 1998.

    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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