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Community Assessment and Treatment Services Inc

EIN 34-1651217 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CATS STRIVES TO GROW AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION TO DELIVER HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, STATE OF THE ART CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE UNDER-SERVED AND UNDER-REPRESENTED. CATS WILL BE KNOWN FOR CULTIVATING THE DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH OF PEOPLE BY OFFERING COMMUNITY-BASED RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
181
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$172,179, chief executive officer

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $6.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT - THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN REDUCING OVERCROWDING WITHIN THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY JAIL BY PROVIDING TREATMENT IN LIEU OF INCARCERATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THROUGH STRONG COLLABORATION WITH THE ADAMHS BOARD OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROBATION, THE CORRECTIONS PLANNING BOARD, AND THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM, JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS ARE IDENTIFIED AND REFERRED DIRECTLY INTO EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES.CATS' RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM ALSO OPERATES A FACILITY IN MEDINA COUNTY. THIS FACILITY WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE MEDINA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT, THE ADULT PAROLE AUTHORITY, WADSWORTH MUNICIPAL COURT, AND MEDINA MUNICIPAL COURT PROVIDING TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION.USING MODALITIES SUCH AS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, SOCIAL LEARNING, AND MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES ADDICTION TREATMENT WITH CRIMINOGENIC RISK REDUCTION TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND LOWER RECIDIVISM RATES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 606 PARTICIPANTS, WITH 66.2% SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING TREATMENT, DEMONSTRATING MEANINGFUL, MEASURABLE PROGRESS IN SUPPORTING RECOVERY AMONG JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT - THE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM DELIVERS INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP) AND GENERAL OUTPATIENT (OP) SERVICES AIMED AT ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN DISCONTINUING THE USE OF MOOD- AND MIND-ALTERING SUBSTANCES AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONING ACROSS MAJOR LIFE DOMAINS. GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS FROM STRONG COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, CLEVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, AND THE COUNTY'S COMMON PLEAS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OPERATES IN MEDINA COUNTY IN COLLABORATION WITH MEDINA COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT, THE ADULT PAROLE AUTHORITY, WADSWORTH MUNICIPAL COURT, AND MEDINA MUNICIPAL COURT. THESE COORDINATED NETWORKS ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM SERVED 719 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 69.7% SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING TREATMENT, HIGHLIGHTING ITS SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS.
  3. $386,110 spent. COMMUNITY HOUSING - ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2023, CATS' CARF-ACCREDITED, 60-BED COMMUNITY HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL TRANSITIONAL STEP BETWEEN STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR MEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE, CRIMINOGENIC AND CO-OCCURRING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS. DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND REINFORCE GAINS MADE IN TREATMENT, THE PROGRAM OFFERS TEMPORARY HOUSING WITHIN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS FOCUS ON OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, POTENTIALLY RE-ESTABLISHING INCOME BENEFITS (SSI/SSDI), BUDGETING, AND SECURING INDEPENDENTLY APPROPRIATE HOUSING. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THEIR FIRST 30 DAYS OF HOUSING AT NO COST; NORMALLY THROUGH GRANT FUNDING OR PRO-BONO, THAT HELPS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES DAILY STRUCTURED SUPPORT, PEER RECOVERY SERVICES, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OPTIONS, ACCESS TO MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), AND 24/7 SUPERVISION FROM A DEDICATED HOUSE MANAGER WHO FOSTERS ACCOUNTABILITY, MOTIVATION, AND A RECOVERY-ORIENTED COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROGRAM SERVED 250 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 93.2% SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING 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 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 April 1991.

    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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