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Orchard Place

EIN 42-1463736 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AT ORCHARD PLACE IS "DEVELOPING STRONG FUTURES" FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF IOWA. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS WHO DEAL WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.

Income
$22.8 million
Spending
$24.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
471
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$420,106, chief medical officer

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $9.0 million spent. ORCHARD PLACE CAMPUS PROVIDED 24-HOUR PER DAY INPATIENT CARE TO 161 CHILDREN NEEDING INTENSIVE TREATMENT RELATED TO A MENTAL ILLNESS. WE OFFER AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAM INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY, SOCIAL SKILLS BUILDING, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. WE ARE LICENSED AS A PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN AND HAVE 80 BEDS TO SERVE CHILDREN IN THIS CAPACITY. OUR SUCCESSES INCLUDE (1) 89% OF YOUTH SHOWED A POSITIVE CHANGE IN EMOTIONAL REGULATION FROM INTAKE TO DISCHARGE; (2) 96% OF THOSE DISCHARGED DURING FY2025 WERE DISCHARGED TO A LOWER LEVEL OF CARE; AND (3) 91% OF YOUTH SHOWED A POSITIVE CHANGE IN EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONING FROM INTAKE TO DISCHARGE.
  2. $4.0 million spent. PACE CENTER IS OUR COMMUNITY- BASED OPERATING DIVISION, PROVIDING SKILL BUILDING SERVICES FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. IN FY2025 PACE PROVIDED 2,230 SERVICES TO 1,582 UNIQUE CLIENTS, ENHANCING THE SERVICES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS AND JUVENILE COURT BY COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES TO ALLEVIATE BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE INTEGRATED HEALTH HOME SERVICES THROUGH TEAMS OF STAFF INCLUDING NURSE CARE MANAGERS, CARE COORDINATORS, AND FAMILY PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WHO WORK WITH CLIENTS THAT HAVE A SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE TO COORDINATE MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLIENT.
  3. $8.1 million spent. CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER IS IOWA'S ONLY STATE-ACCREDITED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ARE PLANNED AND DELIVERED FOLLOWING THE RESILENCE MODEL OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. WE PROVIDED 2,933 SERVICES FOR 2,446 UNIQUE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FY2025 WITH SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY; PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND TESTING; PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION; MEDICATION ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT; SCHOOL- BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5; FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY; PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION; CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES; AND TRAUMA INFORMED CARE SERVICES.

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 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 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 March 1997.

    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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