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Tri-County Mental Health Services Inc

EIN 43-1556416 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY-ORIENTED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES WHICH ARE QUALITY ASSURED AND PERSON CENTERED, WITH INCREASED ATTENTION TO THE WHOLE PERSON.

Income
$27.5 million
Spending
$28.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
254
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$397,954, chief executive 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    12 of 12 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. $8.5 million spent. OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES - CONSUMERS BEING SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME RECEIVE ASSESSMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION BY STAFF MEMBERS HOLDING MASTER DEGREES IN APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT DISCIPLINES. INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THESE INTERVIEWS IS USED TO DIAGNOSE, RECOMMEND TREATMENT AND MEASURE EACH CONSUMER'S PROGRESS. BRIEF, INTENSIVE THERAPY - INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY - IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY THE TRI-COUNTY STAFF OR IS COORDINATED THROUGH REFERRAL TO A TRI-COUNTY PROVIDER. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING SERIOUS ACUTE DISTRESS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FURTHER PSYCHIATRIC DETERIORATION OR HOSPITALIZATION. TRI-COUNTY OFFERS REGULAR MEDICATION APPOINTMENTS AT 5 SITES IN OUR 3 COUNTY COVERAGE AREA. THE AGENCY ENSURES URGENT MEDICATION VISITS (I.E. PERSONS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL) WITHIN 7 DAYS. CRISIS PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE DAILY. MEDICATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY EXPERIENCED PSYCHIATRISTS, ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND NURSING STAFF.
  2. $5.9 million spent. ADULT COMMUNITY SUPPORT - COMMUNITY SUPPORT CASE MANAGERS SUPPORT CONSUMERS AND PROMOTE AVENUES TO HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THEY ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO LINK INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT BEST MEET THEIR NEEDS (INCLUDING HOUSING, FINANCIAL, HEALTH CARE AND TRANSPORTATION) AND THROUGH PROVISION OF DIRECT SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING. TRANSITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONSISTS OF ASSESSING ACUITY LEVEL AND NEED, ENSURING LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ENTITLEMENTS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S IMMEDIATE NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED. DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF GROUP ACTIVITIES WHICH ALLOW CONSUMERS TO FEEL PRODUCTIVE, EMPHASIZE SOCIAL SKILLS AND AUGMENTS DEXTERITY AND INDIVIDUAL EXPERTISE.
  3. $4.9 million spent. YOUTH COMMUNITY SUPPORT - COMMUNITY SUPPORT CASE MANAGERS SUPPORT CONSUMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTE AVENUES TO HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE TRADITIONAL YOUTH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, SCHOOL BASED SERVICES, EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES, AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY.
  4. $3.5 million spent. ADDICTION SERVICES, PREVENTION SERVICES, AND HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES.
  5. (Expenses $ 3,450,972 including grants of $ 23,400)(Revenue $ 2,286,579) ADDICTION SERVICES, PREVENTION SERVICES, AND HEALTH & WELLNESS 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 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 June 1991.

    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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