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Northeastern Center Inc

EIN 35-1403134 · Kendallville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WITH FIVE OUTPATIENT OFFICE LOCATIONS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA, NORTHEASTERN CENTER HELPS INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WHOLENESS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$21.3 million
Spending
$22.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
323
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$432,335, cmo

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 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 17% 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

    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 (6)
  1. $11.0 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES: THE OUTPATIENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, AND STEUBEN COUNTIES OFFER PSYCHIATRIC, PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND SPECIALIZED COUNSELING SERVICES TO PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE. PERSONS SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ADDICTIONS, FAMILY CONFLICTS, LOSS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND OTHER LIFE STRESSES. THERAPY SESSIONS ARE INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED TO HELP PERSONS IDENTIFY THEIR PROBLEMS, DEFINE GOALS AND WORK TOWARD RECOVERY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS SERVED 4,322 PERSONS IN SEARCH OF HEALING AND RECOVERY, AND PROVIDED 69,000 IN CHARITY CARE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  2. $3.9 million spent. INPATIENT SERVICES: THE INPATIENT FACILITY IS LOCATED IN DEKALB COUNTY. THIS 16 BED UNIT PROVIDES ADULTS AND GERIATRICS WITH PSYCHIATRIC STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED MEDICAL STAFF, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS, TECHNICIANS AND PSYCHIATRISTS. THE EMERGENCY ON-CALL STAFF ARE ALSO LOCATED AT THIS SITE AND ARE AVAILABLE 24/7, AND THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS IN CRISIS. THE INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVED 362 CONSUMERS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, AND PROVIDED 4,166 IN CHARITY CARE.
  3. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF FOUR ADULT RESIDENTIAL HOMES. THREE OF THE ADULT HOMES ARE HUD HOMES. THEY PROVIDE UP TO 16 BEDS FOR SHORT- OR LONG-TERM STAYS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH LOW INCOME, CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADDICTIONS. SERVICES FOR THESE HOMES INCLUDE 24 HOUR SUPERVISION, SKILL BUILDING TRAININGS FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO ADDRESS CHEMICAL ADDICTIONS. THE PROMISE HOUSE IS A TEMPORARY CRISIS HOUSE. RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE HERE REQUIRE RESPITE CARE, ONGOING STABILIZATION SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE 24/7 STAFF, TRAINED IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT, WORK WITH THESE CONSUMERS UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY MOVE BACK INTO THEIR COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  4. $1.9 million spent. OTHER SERVICES: PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION OR CLUBHOUSE SERVICES THE CLUBHOUSE SERVED AND WAS SERVICED BY 135 CONSUMERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE CONSUMERS OR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS SHARE WORK-ORDERED ACTIVITIES WITH TRAINED STAFF TO SUPPORT THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE CLUBHOUSE. BY TAKING PART IN THE MANAGEMENT AND THE DAILY OPERATIONS, THE MEMBERS ACHIEVE NEW CONFIDENCES THROUGH INCREASING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM ALONG WITH BUILDING SOCIAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. MEMBERS GAIN THE ENJOYMENT OF NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND THE FEELING OF BELONGING. TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE DAILY TO OFFER ACCESS AND GROWTH FOR THIS POPULATION.
  5. THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH CENTER HOUSES MULTIPLE SERVICES THAT HELP REMOVE BARRIERS FOR ACCESS TO SERVICES: NEC CARES: 24/7 CRISIS RECEIVING AND STABILIZATION CENTER NEC CONNECT: TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT: MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM SERVING CLIENTS WITH HIGH LEVEL OF NEED EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS 1-800-790-0118: 24/7 EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING A MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED THE FOURTH RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH HOME IS AN INDEPENDENT GROUP LIVING HOUSE. RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE HERE ARE WORKING TOWARD INDEPENDENT LIVING. MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DAILY SKILLS TRAINING AND TO PROVIDE SOME SUPERVISION, BUT RESIDENTS GENERALLY ARE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND SOMETIMES EMPLOYED. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 76 CONSUMERS.
  6. OTHER SERVICES: PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION OR CLUBHOUSE SERVICES THE CLUBHOUSE SERVED AND WAS SERVICED BY 135 CONSUMERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE CONSUMERS OR CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS SHARE WORK-ORDERED ACTIVITIES WITH TRAINED STAFF TO SUPPORT THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE CLUBHOUSE. BY TAKING PART IN THE MANAGEMENT AND THE DAILY OPERATIONS, THE MEMBERS ACHIEVE NEW CONFIDENCES THROUGH INCREASING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM ALONG WITH BUILDING SOCIAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. MEMBERS GAIN THE ENJOYMENT OF NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND THE FEELING OF BELONGING. TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE DAILY TO OFFER ACCESS AND GROWTH FOR THIS POPULATION.

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 July 1977.

    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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