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East Central Missouri Behavioral Health Services Inc

EIN 42-1539797 · Mexico, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

Income
$21.4 million
Spending
$20.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
213
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$441,313, behavioral health medical director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    9 of 9 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $11.1 million spent. WE PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES THAT INCLUDE OPEN ACCESS INTAKE AT ALL LOCATIONS THAT INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS (FOR AGES 3 YEARS AND UP), INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY, COUNSELING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, NURSING SUPPORT, PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES, DENTAL CARE, OPTOMETRY, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT, PHARMACY, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $4.0 million spent. ADULTS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES TO SERIOUSLY AND PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL ADULTS. THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA, MAJOR DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR, PANIC, ANXIETY, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER, ETC. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, SKILL-BASED TRAINING, RESOURCE CONNECTION, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) IN COLLABORATION WITH OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY. WE PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN JOINING THE WORKFORCE WHICH INCLUDES MATCHING THE INDIVIDUAL TO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, JOB COACHING AND SUPPORT. YOUTH: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH WHICH INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, SKILL-BASED TRAINING, RESOURCE CONNECTION, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) IN COLLABORATION WITH OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY. WE ALSO PROVIDE SCHOOL-BASED THERAPY AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA, MAJOR DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR, PANIC, ANXIETY, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AMONG MANY OTHER CONDITIONS. BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH: WE PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER A HEALTHCARE HOME MODEL FOR INDIVIDUALS ON MEDICAID THAT NEED MONITORING OF THEIR MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL STATUS. THE SERVICES ARE TO IMPROVE THE INDIVIDUALS HEALTH STATUS AND REDUCE HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS. WE SERVED AN ANNUAL AVERAGE OF 281 ADULTS AND YOUTHS DURING 2024.
  3. $1.7 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES PSYCHIATRIC GROUP HOMES SUPPORTING UP TO 24 INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX AND CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS WHO REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE HOMES ARE STAFFED 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THE GOAL IS TO SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. IN PURSUIT OF THAT DURING 2024 WE MOVED 3 PERSONS TO OUR CLUSTERED APARTMENT PROGRAM WHO CAN NOW LIVE SEMI-INDEPENDENTLY.
  4. $850,263 spent. WE PROVIDE 24 HOUR A DAY CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. DURING 2024, WE PROVIDED 1,695 HOTLINE CRISIS CALLS AND INTERVENTIONS EITHER IN THE OFFICE OR IN THE COMMUNITY, EMERGENCY ROOM ENHANCEMENT CARE COORDINATION, ASSISTING PERSONS TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIAORAL HEALTH LIAISONS TO ASSIST WITH JUSTICE-INVOLVED PERSONS NEEDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.
  5. (Expenses $ 850,263 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) WE PROVIDE 24 HOUR A DAY CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. DURING 2024, WE PROVIDED 1,695 HOTLINE CRISIS CALLS AND INTERVENTIONS EITHER IN THE OFFICE OR IN THE COMMUNITY, EMERGENCY ROOM ENHANCEMENT CARE COORDINATION, ASSISTING PERSONS TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY BEHAVIAORAL HEALTH LIAISONS TO ASSIST WITH JUSTICE-INVOLVED PERSONS NEEDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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