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Stella Maris Inc

EIN 34-0896181 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HOPE, TRANSFORM LIVES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
199
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$262,756, executive director

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 (4)
  1. $3.0 million spent. MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION IS THE FIRST STEP TO MEDICALLY STABILIZE A PATIENT IN ACTIVE WITHDRAWAL FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER CHEMICALS. 20 SUB ACUTE BEDS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PHYSICIANS, 24 HOUR NURSING STAFF, COUNSELORS, AND A DIETICIAN PROVIDE INPATIENT CARE INCLUDING A HISTORY AND PHYSICAL, BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, MEDICATIONS, LABORATORY AND AN INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDING DISCHARGE PLANNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF CARE FOR ONGOING TREATMENT FOR RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION. THE POPULATION IS PRIMARILY MEDICALLY INDIGENT AND/ORHOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN 18 YEARS OR OLDER WITH NO ACCESS TO HOSPITAL BASED CARE.
  2. $2.5 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS PROVIDED FOR MALES AND FEMALES IN SEPARATE FACILITIES. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN TREATMENT AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE OVERALL FOCUS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS TO HELP CLIENTS BUILD A SOBER NETWORK IN A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY SETTING. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS CLIENTS WITH ONGOING RECOVERY SUPPORT TO FACILITATE REENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY AND TO ENHANCE AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE-LONG RECOVERY. PRIOR TO LEAVING THE PROGRAM, CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO SAFE, STABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $2.5 million spent. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT REQUIRING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT. OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, PSYCHIATRY SERVICES, AND TRAUMA THERAPY. EXTENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON THE STELLA MARIS CAMPUS TO ENHANCE PROGRAM IMPACT AND OUTCOMES, INCLUDING FAMILY THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT, 12-STEP RECOVERY MEETINGS, AND WORKFORCE TRAINING.
  4. $1.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOUSES 12 MALES ON THE STELLA MARIS CAMPUS. THE UNIT IS STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. WHILE IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, CLIENTS RECEIVE HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FROM PSYCHIATRISTS, NURSING STAFF, COUNSELORS, CASE MANAGERS, AND PEER SUPPORTERS. THIS INCLUDES DAILY THERAPEUTIC GROUP COUNSELING, PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, AND LINKAGE TO FURTHER TREATMENT FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1956.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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