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Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare

EIN 41-2040765 · Omak, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OBHC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND DIVERSE CULTURAL OR ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS. OBHC OFFERS SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SKILLS TRAINING FOR THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. OBHC'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO EMPOWER THESE INDIVIDUALS TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR LIVES, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
94
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$269,182, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 June 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. $4.7 million spent. THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSULTATION, PREVENTION/EDUCATION, SCREENING/ASSESSMENT SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY, COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUCH AS CHILDREN, ELDERLY AND MINORITIES. OBHC PROVIDED 12,643 MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES HOURS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. THE CRISIS SERVICE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING BEHAVORIAL CRISIS BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK COUNTY-WIDE. SERVICES NECESSARY FOR INVOLUNTARY CARE OR COMMITMENT TO A STATE OR PRIVATE HOSPITAL ARE ALSO PROVIDED. OBHC PROVIDED 1,549 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICE HOURS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. THE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES, EVALUATIONS SERVICES, AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP SERVICES AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES (IOP), PREVENTION/RELAPSE SERVICES, ADOLESCENT SERVICES, ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT SUPPORT ACT SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES. OBHC PROVIDED 12,957 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OUTPATIENT SERVICE HOURS.
  4. $931,653 spent. THE SHOVE HOUSE HAS EIGHTEEN SHELTER DORM AND NINE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS IN OKANOGAN COUNTY. THE FACILITY PROVIDES THE ONLY EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE UNITS FOR INDIVIDUALS DISABLED BY MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN OKANOGAN COUNTY. THE SHOVE HOUSE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 58 CLIENTS AND 4,497 DORMITORY BED NIGHTS AND 3,036 APARTMENT BED NIGHTS.
  5. $521,944 spent. THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES CONTRACTED DDA ADULT DAY SERVICES SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. IN FY 2024 THE PROGRAM SUBCONTRACTED CI AND IE SERVICES TO NORTHWEST CENTERS, PROVIDING 3,780 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE TO DDA ELIGIBLE ADULTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THROUGH SCHOOL TRANSITION SUPPORTS AND THE JOB FOUNDATION PILOT PROGRAM, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS AND RESOURCE SHARING, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP OF THE OKANOGAN COUNTY PARENT TO PARENT COORDINATOR AND PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 November 2002.

    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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