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Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc

EIN 35-1375696 · Merrillville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$44.6 million
Spending
$46.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
502
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$412,356, chief medical 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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $19.7 million spent. OUTPATIENT CARE (INCLUDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT)THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, AND GROUPS. THE FOCUS IS ON SELF-EXPLORATION, EXPRESSIONS OF FEELINGS, SHARING AND PERSONAL PROBLEMS, BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY STABILITY. COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGEMENT AND ARE TARGETED TO THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS, PURSUING EMPLOYMENT, AND PLANNING FOR UPCOMING EVENTS. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES HELP EASE CLIENTS BACK INTO A SATISFACTORY LIVING ROUTINE.
  2. $9.7 million spent. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES FOUR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS IN LAKE COUNTY. THESE CENTERS PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE BY OFFERING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND DENTAL CARE TO WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN.FISCAL YEAR 2025 SERVICE ENCOUNTERS TOTALED 88,812 SERVICE 4,602 PATIENTS.
  3. $4.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL CARETHESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR ADULTS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE UTILIZED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO HOSPITALIZATION, AND SERVE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE HELP IN ACHIEVING SOCIAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY RETURN TO COMMUNITY LIFE. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ROOM, BOARD, COUNSELING AND TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.FISCAL YEAR 2025 DAYS OF SERVICE: 15,611
  4. $1.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
  5. $3.1 million spent. INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES A 16-BED HOSPITAL FOR ADULTS WITH ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS REQUIRING HIGH LEVEL OF CARE PROVIDES A SAFE, HIGHLY STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC SETTING IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS IN BEING ABLE TO TRANSITION FROM A HIGH LEVEL OF CARE TO A REDUCED LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE HELP OF ON STAFF ON HAND INCLUDING PSYCHIATRISTS, REGISTERED NURSES, PSYCHOLOGIST TECHNICIANS, AN ACTIVITY THERAPIST, AND A DIETICIAN. FISCAL YEAR 2025 DAYS OF SERVICE: 1,423

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 June 1976.

    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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