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Ten Sixteen Recovery Network

EIN 38-2278390 · Midland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Ten Sixteen Recovery Network has a proud history of providing services to people who's lives are impacted by alcohol and drugs. Ten Sixteen promotes recovery and wellness at every stage of substance misuse using shared experience, proven steps, and supportive accountability.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
79
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$146,508, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% 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 22% 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 December 31, 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

    14 of 15 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $3.1 million spent. Community Based Treatment Programs: We have 5 Centers for Recovery and Wellness, serving 6 counties that offer drop in services, treatment for clients dealing with addictions (primarily related to substance use disorder) and multiple educational and community programs. We offer a full range of services from Prevention to Outpatient therapeutic interventions and recovery support services, including both individual and group settings, designed to meet a client's intensity of need and desire to change. Total hours of treatment and coaching provided by our clinicians and recovery coaches in our Outpatient settings were 22,383 in 2025 which was a slight increase from 21,735 in 2024. The number of clients served in 2025 and 2024 was 760 and 860, respectively. In our Collegiate Recovery programs we provide screening, education and recovery support services to students on 4 college campuses. Programming services were provided to 628 students in 2025 down from 759 students in 2024. In addition, 213 presentations and social events were conducted to a total of 18,438 attendees in 2025 as compared to 71 events provided to a total of 740 attendees in 2024. The Prevention Program serves students in multiple elementary through high schools in 7 counties in our region. In 2025, prevention curriculum services were provided to 730 classrooms in schools as compared to 717 in 2024.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs: This facility provides Residential 24-hour care for clients with addictions, primarily related to substance use disorder. This structured program offers a variety of therapeutic interventions while building recovery skills. The clients actively engage with others who have recovery experience, building a new network of support. The bed capacity for the facility is 20 beds. The setting for the facility is serene and private, on 18 acres of land which creates a very comfortable environment for clients to work on these changes in their lives. Bed days provided in 2025 were 4,852 which is up from 4,183 in 2024; and 182 clients were served in 2025, as compared to 196 in 2024.
  3. $615,290 spent. Integrated Health Services: The Agency has embedded a recovery coach or other behavioral health professional in the emergency departments of 9 local hospitals. The staff provide brief intervention and referral services to patients with substance use disorder concerns. In 2025, 1,045 clients were served, up from 880 in 2024. The Agency also provides recovery coaching services on the premises of federally qualified health centers in Saginaw and Bay counties, coordinating care with their behavioral health professionals. In 2025, 3,213 recovery coaching encounters were provided to 275 clients as compared to 2024 where 3,544 coaching encounters were provided to 355 clients. The Agency started a Recovery Navigator program that provides recovery coaching and support services to expectant mothers with substance use disorder concerns during their pregnancy and several months post delivery in Bay county in 2023; Saginaw County was added in 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 1980.

    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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