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Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois

EIN 37-0920535 · Mt Sterling, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
126
Highest pay
$127,289, exec direct

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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

    9 of 9 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. $1.4 million spent. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AGE FIVE AND OVER WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL AND/OR SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES AND IMPAIRED FUNCTIONING IN HANDLING LIFE'S CHALLENGES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY OR GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, REDUCING SYMPTOMS, AND IMPROVING OVERALL FUNCTIONING. MHCWI ALSO PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. THROUGH SERVICE PROVISION, SYMPTOMS OR NEEDS WILL BE REDUCED AND INDIVIDUALS WILL EXPERIENCE AN IMPROVEMENT IN LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT. BY OFFERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TAILORED TO RECOVERY AND WELL-BEING, THE SERVICES AIM TO ACHIEVE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. $408,786 spent. THE COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, WHICH INCLUDES A DIAGNOSIS OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND/OR A SEIZURE DISORDER. INDIVIDUALS FROM HANCOCK COUNTY WHO SHOW A NEED FOR SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING AND WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND WITH AN HCBS WAIVER, RESIDE IN AN ICF-DD HOME IN OUR COUNTY, OR ARE PRIVATE PAY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO LIVE AND FUNCTION IN INTEGRATED SOCIAL SETTINGS. THE COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE SERVICE PROVISION IN ORDER THAT INDIVIDUALS SERVED EXPERIENCE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE. THE COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, WHICH INCLUDES A DIAGNOSIS OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND/OR A SEIZURE DISORDER. INDIVIDUALS FROM HANCOCK COUNTY WHO SHOW A NEED FOR SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING AND WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND WITH AN HCBS WAIVER, RESIDE IN AN ICF-DD HOME IN OUR COUNTY, OR ARE PRIVATE PAY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO LIVE AND FUNCTION IN INTEGRATED SOCIAL SETTINGS. THE COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE SERVICE PROVISION IN ORDER THAT INDIVIDUALS SERVED EXPERIENCE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $993,650 spent. THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROGRAM/RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES 24/7 SUPERVISED LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. BY OFFERING INDIVIDUALIZED, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT-SUCH AS LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING (MEAL PLANNING, PERSONAL AND GROCERY SHOPPING, LAUNDRY AND COOKING CLASSES, AND BUDGETING) AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, THE PROGRAM BUILDS RESILIENCE AND IMPROVES DAILY FUNCTIONING. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER STABILITY, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.
  4. $809,476 spent. SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY OTHER PROGRAMS
  5. SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY OTHER PROGRAMS

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 January 2007.

    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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