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New Leaf Behavioral Health

EIN 32-0204218 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW LEAF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BELIEVES QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH CARE SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO MAKE THIS VISION A REALITY BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE ACCESS TO CUTTING EDGE OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
21.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$101,024, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (3)
  1. $569,104 spent. OUR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING PROGRAM OFFERS ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE POLICIES. A KEY ASPECT OF OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE. THE PROGRAM FILLS A CRITICAL GAP IN THE LOCAL HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE, OFFERING AN ESSENTIAL ALTERNATIVE TO THE MANY CASH-ONLY PRACTICES THAT ARE UNAFFORDABLE TO MOST. THIS SERVICE ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN UTILIZE THEIR INSURANCE BENEFITS TO RECEIVE AFFORDABLE AND NECESSARY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 7,394 SESSIONS.
  2. $547,310 spent. SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAID: OUR PROGRAM FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO A POPULATION WHO HAVE LIMITED OPTIONS FOR HELP. FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID ARE AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND WILL RECEIVE NO CHARGE FOR ANY OF THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. WE PROVIDED 7,114 SESSIONS LAST YEAR, HELPING A TOTAL OF 434 INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES.
  3. $63,106 spent. REDUCED FEE PROGRAM: OUR REDUCED FEE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE & LOW-FEE COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT INSURANCE OR WITH LIMITED INSURANCE BENEFITS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE TREATMENT. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES ACCESS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARENT ABLE TO GET HELP AMONG AVAILABLE GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR WE PROVIDED 820 SESSIONS TO 61 PEOPLE WHO NEEDED SERVICES TAILORED TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL NEEDS. 9 VOLUNTEER THERAPISTS SERVED IN THE RF PROGRAM AND IT WAS STAFFED 100% BY VOLUNTEERS.

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 October 2007.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Behavioral Health Network Inc (Springfield, MA), EIN 04-2103756. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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