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Growth Works Inc

EIN 38-2036653 · Plymouth, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR AT RISK AND DELINQUENT YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN WAYNE AND ADJACENT COUNTIES.

Income
$16.3 million
Spending
$16.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
135
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$315,554, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 September 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. $8.6 million spent. THE WESTERN WAYNE CARE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (WWCMO) PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO ARE ASSIGNED BY THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY COURT AS WELL AS EARLY INTERVENTION AND JUVENILE DIVERSION SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. CLIENTS MAY RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OR IN RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT.
  2. $4.8 million spent. THE COMMUNITY INTERVENTION & TREATMENT (CITX) PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. ASSESSMENT, SCREENING, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE FAMILY ASSESSMENT, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (FASE) PROGRAM PROVIDES MONITORING AND SUPPORT FOR COURT-ORDERED SUPERVISED VISITATION AND FAMILY COUNSELING.
  4. $248,352 spent. THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH A RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT PROVIDER TO SUPPORT ADJUDICATED ADOLESCENTS IN ADDRESSING AT-RISK BEHAVIOR THROUGH EVALUATION, EDUCATION, FAMILY, WORK, AND THERAPEUTIC INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SESSIONS.SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS (SBP) PROVIDE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES AIMED AT REDUCTION OF CHRONIC TRUANCY AND IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FOR AT RISK STUDENTS.RESCUE RECOVERY PROVIDES PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT UTILIZING TRAINED AND CERTIFIED PEER COACHES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO CLIENTS IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER TREATMENT. RESCUE RECOVERY COACHES ALSO RESPOND ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING OVERDOSE OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF OPIOID USE AT HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AND ON THE REQUEST OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS.THE FASE PROGRAM PROVIDES COURT-ORDERED SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME FOR NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS, ALLOWING VISITATION TO TAKE PLACE IN A SUPPORTIVE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. TOYS AND GAMES ARE AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE BUILDING POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. ADDITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR FAMILIES WITH CONCERNS OR HISTORIES RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 April 1971.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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