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Care of Southeastern Michigan

EIN 38-2175274 · Roseville, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN RESILIENCY IN PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
141
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$140,929, president an

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. PEER RECOVERY SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY SUPPORT BY A TEAM OF PEER RECOVERY COACHES. A PEER RECOVERY COACH IS A PERSON IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY FROM A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER THAT IS MATCHED TO AN INDIVIDUAL TO ACT AS A MENTOR, MOTIVATOR, ALLY, ROLE MODEL, PROBLEM SOLVER, AND ADVOCATE TO THE INDIVIDUAL BEING SERVED TO BETTER DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE INDIVIDUAL'S RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO MANAGE THE INDIVIDUAL'S RECOVERY.
  2. $1.5 million spent. PREVENTION SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A NUMBER OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE MISUSE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS. PROGRAMMING IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND INCLUDES CLASSES, GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, SKILL BUILDING, SUMMER CAMPS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL COALITIONS.
  3. $836,719 spent. CLINICAL AND TREATMENT SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF CLINICAL AND TREATMENT RELATED SERVICES TO YOUTH AND ADULTS. SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, MARITAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER EVALUATIONS, STUDENT ASSISTANCE, AND CRISIS RESPONSE.
  4. $396,737 spent. PARENTING SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF A CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND TEENS. WORKLIFE SOLUTIONS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL BUSINESSES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, REFERRALS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE, HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES
  5. PARENTING SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF A CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HOME-BASED PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND TEENS. WORKLIFE SOLUTIONS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL BUSINESSES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, REFERRALS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE, HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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