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Solutions Recovery Inc

EIN 39-2039973 · Oshkosh, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE FOX VALLEY'S RECOVERY COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ASSISTING ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS IN RELAPSE PREVENTION AND PROVIDING OUTREACH SERVICES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
22
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$101,235, executive di

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 11% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $206,407 spent. SOLUTIONS RECOVERY CLUB - THE SOLUTIONS RECOVERY CENTER IS A HUB OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES, ALL AIMED AT SUPPORTING YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY. OUR 12-STEP PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. WE HOST A RANGE OF RECOVERY EVENTS AND 12-STEP MEETINGS, OFFERING FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION. THE SOLUTIONS RECOVERY CENTER ALSO FACILITATES A VARIETY OF OTHER COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS, YOGA, SOBEROKEE, AND CREATIVITY ART WORKSHOPS. IT PROVIDES NO-COST CHILDCARE DURING RECOVERY ACTIVITIES AND FUN GROUP OUTINGS, ENSURING THAT YOU CAN EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE FULL RANGE OF OUR OFFERINGS.
  2. $402,980 spent. IN 2025, SOLUTIONS RECOVERY SERVED 195 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM, INCLUDING 152 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR SIX-MONTH PRIMARY SOBER LIVING PROGRAM AND 43 INDIVIDUALS IN GRADUATE HOUSING. OUR RECOVERY HOUSING CONTINUUM NOW INCLUDES A 32-BED MEN'S SOBER LIVING CENTER, TWO WOMEN'S SOBER LIVING HOMES, AND FIVE GRADUATE HOUSING RESIDENCES THAT PROVIDE CONTINUED RECOVERY SUPPORT AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PRIMARY PROGRAM. 2025 MARKED THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATING OUR 32-BED MEN'S RECOVERY RESIDENCE AT 206 ALGOMA BLVD., SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING ACCESS TO STRUCTURED RECOVERY HOUSING IN THE FOX VALLEY. THIS EXPANSION ALLOWED US TO SERVE MORE INDIVIDUALS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGH-QUALITY, PEER-LED PROGRAMMING THAT DEFINES OUR APPROACH. WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE AN APPROXIMATELY 85% LONG-TERM SOBRIETY RATE AMONG PARTICIPANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM OUR PRIMARY SOBER LIVING PROGRAM, DEMONSTRATING THE LASTING IMPACT OF SAFE HOUSING, PEER SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY PLANNING. IN 2025, SOLUTIONS RECOVERY SERVED 195 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM, INCLUDING 152 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR SIX-MONTH PRIMARY SOBER LIVING PROGRAM AND 43 INDIVIDUALS IN GRADUATE HOUSING. OUR RECOVERY HOUSING CONTINUUM NOW INCLUDES A 32-BED MEN'S SOBER LIVING CENTER, TWO WOMEN'S SOBER LIVING HOMES, AND FIVE GRADUATE HOUSING RESIDENCES THAT PROVIDE CONTINUED RECOVERY SUPPORT AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PRIMARY PROGRAM. 2025 MARKED THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATING OUR 32-BED MEN'S RECOVERY RESIDENCE AT 206 ALGOMA BLVD., SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING ACCESS TO STRUCTURED RECOVERY HOUSING IN THE FOX VALLEY. THIS EXPANSION ALLOWED US TO SERVE MORE INDIVIDUALS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGH-QUALITY, PEER-LED PROGRAMMING THAT DEFINES OUR APPROACH. WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE AN APPROXIMATELY 85% LONG-TERM SOBRIETY RATE AMONG PARTICIPANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM OUR PRIMARY SOBER LIVING PROGRAM, DEMONSTRATING THE LASTING IMPACT OF SAFE HOUSING, PEER SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY PLANNING.
  3. $622,991 spent. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PEER RECOVERY PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY JAIL, IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO WELLNESS. SPECIALLY TRAINED RECOVERY SPECIALISTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT COUNTY RESIDENTS AND QUALIFYING INMATES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR 24-HOUR HOTLINE IS ALWAYS JUST A CALL AWAY, ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCESS VITAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT WHENEVER THEY NEED IT, DAY OR NIGHT, PROVIDING A SENSE OF REASSURANCE AND SECURITY.

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 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 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 April 2005.

    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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