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Centerstone of Indiana Inc

EIN 35-1147323 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS "DELIVERING CARE THAT CHANGES PEOPLE'S LIVES"

Income
$107.6 million
Spending
$111.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
1,590
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$329,919, psychiatrist

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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. $33.3 million spent. CHILD COMMUNITY BASEDCENTERSTONE HAS A SPECIAL APPROACH TO HELPING CHILDREN OVERCOME BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. OUR STAFF WORK WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ASSESS THEIR SITUATION, TAKING STOCK OF THEIR STRENGTHS AND NEEDS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AT HAND. BY TEAMING WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, WE BUILD A NETWORK OF HEALING. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING IN CLINIC, SCHOOL, HOME, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION. OUR SERVICES PROVIDE THE CLIENT AND THEIR FAMILY AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY SUCCEED AND TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER HOME LIFE. THE TREATMENT TEAM PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED, CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND HIS/HER FAMILY.
  2. $19.3 million spent. ADULT COMMUNITY BASEDCENTERSTONE PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS THAT ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES MAY BE EXPERIENCING. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE INDIVIDUAL, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, FAMILY DOCTORS, AND OTHERS THAT OUR CLIENT BELIEVE WOULD SUPPORT THEIR RECOVERY. WE OFFER INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND HEALTH COACHING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, PEER SUPPORTS, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING IN OUR CLINICS OR IN COMMUNITY OR HOME SETTINGS. CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT CENTERS, CARE COORDINATION, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE HEALING AND RECOVERY PROCESS.
  3. $14.0 million spent. MEDICALOUR TEAM OF MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS INCLUDES PSYCHIATRISTS, PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, NURSES AND MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. THEY OVERSEE THE TREATMENT PLANS FOR ALL CIN PATIENTS, PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, MANAGE MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND CONSULT WITH THE CLINICAL TEAMS. THEY PROVIDED 24-7 BACK-UP TO OUR CRISIS TEAM.
  4. $26.6 million spent. CENTERSTONE IN INDIANA SECURED ITS CCBHC CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE STATE OF INDIANA AND WAS THE LARGEST OF EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENTER THE CCBHC DEMONSTRATION ON JANUARY 1, 2025. THE CCBHC OPERATING MODEL ENSURES ACCESS TO CARE, PREVENTATIVE PHYSICAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND CARE COORDINATION, NEW AND EXPANDED EVIDENCED-BASED TREATMENTS, AND EXPANSION OF AND SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR OUR CRISIS SERVICES CONTINUUM. IN FY25, CENTERSTONE IN INDIANA EXPANDED STAFF BY NEARLY 170 FTES, ADDING THERAPISTS, NURSES, PSYCHIATRISTS, RECOVERY AND HEALTH COACHES, PEER SPECIALISTS AND CARE COORDINATORS IN EACH OF ITS 15 CCBCHC CLINIC SITES. TURNOVER IN FY25 WAS REDUCED BY 17% OVER FY24. THIS EXPANSION IMPROVED THE TIME TO ACCESS CARE FOR BOTH CRISIS AND ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS, ALLOWED FOR THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO NEW SITES, AND ENSURED EXPANDED SCREENING AND CARE COORDINATION FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN CARECENTERSTONE ADDED A THIRD REGIONAL STRIDE CRISIS STABILIZATION AND RECEIVING CENTER AND MOBILE CRISIS TEAM, ENSURING 24-7 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES TO ALL FIFTEEN CCBHC COUNTIES. WITH NEARLY 5,000 VISITS IN FY25, STRIDE CENTER GUESTS, ON AVERAGE, REPORTED A RATING OF 9.2/10 SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES AND HAD A 29% IMPROVEMENT IN MOOD BY THE END OF THEIR STAY.

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 October 1968.

    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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