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Key Development Center Inc

EIN 38-3479277 · Howell, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPENING DOORS TO RECOVERY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$966,074
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
10
Volunteers
10

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $558,928 spent. ROSC - recovery-oriented systems of care is a comprehensive system of services including prevention, early engagement, early intervention and treatment with an emphasis on recovery support services that build on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families and communities to take responsibility for the sustained health, wellness and recovery from alcohol and drug problems. In FY 2024-2025, there were 1,611 recovery group therapy services provided, 426 peer recovery support sessions, 532 case management sessions, 3045 individual therapy sessions, and 419 psychiatric services provided.The women's specialty services (WSS) program is also part of ROSC. This program is designed to address the complex needs of women who are at risk for substance use disorder and are either pregnant, have dependent children or are in the process of regaining custody of their children and includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders. In FY 2024-2025, there were 597 individual therapy sessions provided for women in the WSS program, 82 group therapy sessions, 239 case management sessions and 134 hours of WSS peer recovery mentoring sessions.
  2. $302,371 spent. KDC PSYCH SERVICES - outpatient mental health/substance abuse services for individuals who are not covered under the ROSC umbrella. This program consists of a skilled team of behavioral health professionals who perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, biopsychosocial assessment, individual, group and family counseling for individuals and families who have a history of depression, anxiety, panic disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use disorders or other emotional/behavioral difficulties. In the FY 2024-2025, there were 1,408 individual therapy sessions and 118 psychiatric services provided.
  3. $54,977 spent. LIVINGSTON COUNTY SPECIALTY COURTS AND PROGRAMS KDC provides a variety of evidence-based substance use disorder and mental health services for participants referred by the Livingston County adult drug court, intensive treatment court, juvenile court and community corrections programs. Services include individual therapy, peer recovery mentoring, substance abuse education and prevention, relapse prevention, substance abuse referral and follow-up (SARF assessment), group substance use disorder treatment, cognitive behavioral group therapy, psychiatric services and medication assisted treatment. In FY 2024-2025, there were 2,109 group therapy encounters, 550 individualized services and 185 peer recovery mentoring sessions.

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 September 1999.

    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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