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Cadence Care Network

EIN 34-1645670 · Niles, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PLACE DEPENDENT, ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN IN PRIVATE FOSTER HOMES AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$28.3 million
Spending
$26.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
344
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$220,852, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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. $6.4 million spent. TO PLACE DEPENDENT, ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN IN PRIVATE FOSTER HOMES. THIS INCLUDES, AMONG OTHERS, THE BRIDGES PROGRAM, WHICH EXTENDS HOUSING AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE YOUNG ADULTS WHO LEAVE FOSTER CARE ON OR AFTER THEIR 18TH BIRTHDAY BUT ARE NOT YET 21. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO HELP FORMER FOSTER YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $9.6 million spent. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (MEDICAID REVENUE IS REPORTED AS PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS.) THERE ARE PROGRAMS TO: PROVIDE CONSULTATION WITH DAYCARE PROVIDERS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF THEIR CLIENTS; COORDINATE WRAPAROUND SERVICES WITH FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL; PROVIDE RESILIENCY-BASED PROGRAMMING IN TRUMBULL COUNTY OHIO SCHOOLS; PROVIDE ADOLESCENT PEER SUPPORT EDUCATION AND COACHING; AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND CONSULTATION.
  3. $5.6 million spent. IN FEBRUARY 2022, CADENCE CARE NETWORK WAS SELECTED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID ("ODM") TO IMPLEMENT THE OHIO RESILIENCE THROUGH INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND EXCELLENCE PROGRAM ("OHIORISE PROGRAM"), SERVING AS THE SPECIALIZED MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION FOR THE STATE'S CHILDREN WITH THE MOST COMPLEX BEHAVORIAL HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH OFFERING AND ADMINISTERING THE OHIORISE PLAN. CADENCE CARE NETWORK IS AN ENROLLED MEDICAID PROVIDER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING CME SERVICES FOR THE OHIORISE PROGRAM, INCLUDING ICC/MCC SERVICES, 1915C LEVEL OF CARE EVALUATION SUPPORT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS (CANS) ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER AGREED UPON SERVICES.
  4. $260,274 spent. CADENCE COFFEEHOUSE AND CREPERIE IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, ESTABLISHED BY CADENCE CARE NETWORK, THAT SEEKS TO OFFER JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH WE SERVE WHILE SUPPORTING PROGRAMMING THAT BUILDS RESILIENT AND STRONG YOUNG ADULTS WITH ANY REVENUE GENERATED BY THE ENDEAVOR.

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 May 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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