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Alcoholism Council of Cincinnati Area

EIN 31-6059934 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ADDICTION SERVICES COUNCIL STRIVES TO BE THE AREA'S LEADING RESOURCE ON ALCOHOLISM AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE/DEPENDENCY AND TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO THESE AND OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS. SERVING THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA SINCE 1949 OUR VISION CONTINUES TO BE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY FREE FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION AND ITS TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. UNTIL THAT VISION IS ACHIEVED WE WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE AWARENESS, DECREASE STIGMA, ADVOCATE FOR SOLUTIONS AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ENSURE ALL WHO NEED HELP WILL RECEIVE IT.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
55
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$124,448, ceo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (2)
  1. $817,158 spent. THE ADDICTION SERVICES COUNCIL ADDRESSES ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE, AND OTHER ADDICTIONS/DEPENDENCE ISSUES ACROSS THE FULL CONTINUUM OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. FROM ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, TO RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, WE ASSIST CONSUMERS AND FAMILIES IN ACCESSING CARE NO MATTER THE SUBSTANCE OR THE PROBLEM.WE PROVIDE A 24-HOUR LIVE, PERSONAL RESPONSE HOTLINE (513-281-7422), THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION, AND DIRECT TREATMENT SERVICES INCLUDING ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, OFFERED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. MANY OF THOSE WE SERVE ARE INDIGENT, AND WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO ENSURING ACCESS EVEN AS PUBLIC RESOURCES TIGHTEN. IN 2024, THE COUNCIL HANDLED APPROXIMATELY 14,000 CALLS FOR HELP, WITH 478 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR RECOVERY HEALTH ACCESS CENTER (ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND/OR PLACEMENT), AND 67 RECEIVING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES.WE ALSO PROVIDE SIX WEEKLY GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AWAITING INTENSIVE TREATMENT PLACEMENT, THOSE EXPLORING THE NEED FOR CARE, PEOPLE SEEKING RECOVERY SUPPORT, FAMILY MEMBERS ADDRESSING ENABLING/SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN TREATMENT NEEDING ADDITIONAL COUNSELING FOR ISSUES SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAMILY DYSFUNCTION, OR TRAUMA. OUR TREATMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO FILL GAPS IN THE COMMUNITY'S SERVICE SYSTEM AND OFFER PROGRAMMING NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAMILTON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, THE COUNCIL OPERATES THE CARE (COMMUNITY ADDICTION RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT) PODS, AN INNOVATIVE IN-JAIL TREATMENT INITIATIVE. THE CARE PODS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND DISCHARGE PLANNING WHILE INCARCERATED. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES RECOVERY SUPPORT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE INTO THE CORRECTIONAL SETTING, ADDRESSING TREATMENT GAPS FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED POPULATIONS. THE CARE PODS AIM TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM, SUPPORT SUSTAINED RECOVERY, AND ENSURE WARM HANDOFFS TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES UPON RELEASE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. TO PREVENT ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, THE COUNCIL PROVIDES PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS THAT FOCUS ON PROMOTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH WHILE PROVIDING ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS. WE PROVIDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS SITES IN THE AREA AND OPERATE A SUMMER CAMP (KUUMBA) THAT HIGHLIGHTS PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE AND TUTORING FOR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. THE COUNCIL REACHED APPROXIMATELY 30,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDING EXPANDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP, EAPS, OVERNIGHT AND WEEKEND RESPONSE TEAMS, AND GAMBLING ASSESSMENT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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 December 1962.

    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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