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Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals

EIN 38-3308292 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC PROTECTION AND PROMOTE QUALITY SERVICES THROUGH CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS ENGAGING IN THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG PROBLEMS AND THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS.

Income
$538,496
Spending
$569,449
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$96,010, executive di

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs.

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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $326,866 spent. CERTIFICATIONS: THE MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS (MCBAP) IS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND RECIPROCITY CONSORTIUM (IC&RC), AND THE MOST ACTIVE AUTHORITY FOR PROFESSIONAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY CREDENTIALING IN MICHIGAN. THE IC&RC RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATIONS MCBAP CURRENTLY OFFERS: CERTIFIED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CAADC), CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC), CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (CCS), CERTIFIED PREVENTION SPECIALIST (CPS), CERTIFIED PREVENTION CONSULTANT, CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY MENTOR (CPRM). CERTIFICATION IS RECIPROCAL WITH OTHER IC&RC MEMBER BOARDS THAT OFFER THE ABOVE NOTED CREDENTIALS. SIMILAR, OLDER, NON-RECIPROCAL CREDENTIALS ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED IN MICHIGAN. CERTIFICATIONS: THE MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS (MCBAP) IS A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND RECIPROCITY CONSORTIUM (IC&RC), AND THE MOST ACTIVE AUTHORITY FOR PROFESSIONAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY CREDENTIALING IN MICHIGAN. THE IC&RC RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATIONS MCBAP CURRENTLY OFFERS: CERTIFIED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CAADC), CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC), CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR (CCS), CERTIFIED PREVENTION SPECIALIST (CPS), CERTIFIED PREVENTION CONSULTANT, CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY MENTOR (CPRM). CERTIFICATION IS RECIPROCAL WITH OTHER IC&RC MEMBER BOARDS THAT OFFER THE ABOVE NOTED CREDENTIALS. SIMILAR, OLDER, NON-RECIPROCAL CREDENTIALS ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED IN MICHIGAN.
  2. $76,410 spent. TESTING & EXAMS: IC&RC EXAMS - QUALIFYING EXAMS FOR MCBAP/IC&RC CREDENTIALS INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (ADC), ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (AADC), PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PS), CLINCIAL SUPERVISION (CCS), AND PEER RECOVERY (PR). EXAMS ARE TAKEN EITHER IN A COMPUTER-BASED TESTING FORMAT AT A TESTING CENTER OR IN A REMOTE LOCATION.
  3. $21,225 spent. DEVELOPMENT PLANS: PEOPLE BECOMING EMPLOYED AT A LICENSED PROGRAM PROVIDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES, BUT DO NOT YET HOLD THE SPECIALITY CERTIFICATION FROM MCBAP THAT IS REQUIRED UNDER A STATE OF MICHIGAN FUNDED CONTRACT, STATE LICENSING, BY ANOTHER PAYER SOURCE OR QUALITY ASSURANCE SOURCE, OR EMPLOYER THAT REQUIRES IT. AN APPROVED MCBAP REGISTERED DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS A TIME-LIMITED, ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THESE SERVICES PRIOR TO HAVING COMPLETED THE NEEDED PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION. THE PLAN IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN EMPLOYEE AND THEIR EMPLOYER.

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 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 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 March 2000.

    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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