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Community Counseling Solutions

EIN 34-2057513 · Heppner, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Income
$62.4 million
Spending
$55.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
535
Highest pay
$609,409, medical dire

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 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $27.4 million spent. PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION IN THE MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, UMATILLA, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON.
  2. $2.3 million spent. OPERATED JOHN DAY ACUTE CARE FACILITY IN JOHN DAY, OREGON.
  3. $2.2 million spent. OPERATED LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS SECURE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN HEPPNER, OREGON.
  4. $16.3 million spent. OPERATED THE WARMLINE PROGRAM, PROVIDING TELEPHONE SUPPORT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE, OR HAVE HAD MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. PROVIDED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATIONS IN MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, GRANT, HARNEY, AND LAKE COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS IN GRANT COUNTY OPERATED PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDED ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION IN THE MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. PROVIDED PRIVATE CONTRACT SERVICES, INCLUDING PEER SUPPORT, COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES GRANT SERVICES, JUVENILE PREVENTION SERVICES, AND A VARIETY OF SMALL GRANT PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION OF MORROW, WHEELER, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM THAT USES AREA SENIORS AS MENTORS AND TUTORS FOR AREA AT-RISK YOUTH. OPERATED REGIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. PROVIDED PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION IN THE MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM WHICH PLACES SENIORS IN HOMES OF OTHER SENIORS WHO ARE SHUT IN. THE COMPANION SENIORS PROVIDE SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. PASSED THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
  5. OPERATED THE WARMLINE PROGRAM, PROVIDING TELEPHONE SUPPORT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE, OR HAVE HAD MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. PROVIDED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATIONS IN MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, GRANT, HARNEY, AND LAKE COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS IN GRANT COUNTY OPERATED PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDED ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION IN THE MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. PROVIDED PRIVATE CONTRACT SERVICES, INCLUDING PEER SUPPORT, COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES GRANT SERVICES, JUVENILE PREVENTION SERVICES, AND A VARIETY OF SMALL GRANT PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION OF MORROW, WHEELER, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM THAT USES AREA SENIORS AS MENTORS AND TUTORS FOR AREA AT-RISK YOUTH. OPERATED REGIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. PROVIDED PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION IN THE MORROW, WHEELER, GILLIAM, AND GRANT COUNTY AREAS OF RURAL OREGON. OPERATED THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM WHICH PLACES SENIORS IN HOMES OF OTHER SENIORS WHO ARE SHUT IN. THE COMPANION SENIORS PROVIDE SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. PASSED THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH TO OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

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 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 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 February 2006.

    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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