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Green Tree Peer Center

EIN 46-3717372 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PEER WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS A FREE, SAFE, AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE ARE VALIDATED AND GROW THROUGH SOCIAL CONNECTION, WELLNESS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND SELF-ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE LIVE MORE MEANINGFULLY AS MEMBERS OF OUR WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY.

Income
$801,733
Spending
$505,346
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
14
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$63,500, executive di

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $247,501 spent. THE PEER CENTER IS A SOCIAL SETTING THAT FOSTERS SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. IT IS STAFFED BY PEER SUPPORTERS WHOSE LIVED EXPERIENCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH OR ADDICTION CHALLENGES PROVIDES THE MUTUALITY AND TRUST THAT IS SO EFFECTIVE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART, GARDENING, EXERCISE THAT INCLUDES ALL WHO WISH TO JOIN IN. THE BETTER LIFE LEARNING COMMUNITY: THIS IS A SELF-HELP AND RECOVERY AND WELLNESS EDUCATION VENUE WHERE WE OFFER APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE DIFFERENT TOPICS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. CLASSES AND GROUPS ARE FACILITATED MAINLY BY TRAINED CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND OCCASIONAL GUEST FACILITATORS OR PRESENTERS. THE PEER CENTER IS A SOCIAL SETTING THAT FOSTERS SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. IT IS STAFFED BY PEER SUPPORTERS WHOSE LIVED EXPERIENCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH OR ADDICTION CHALLENGES PROVIDES THE MUTUALITY AND TRUST THAT IS SO EFFECTIVE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART, GARDENING, EXERCISE THAT INCLUDES ALL WHO WISH TO JOIN IN. THE BETTER LIFE LEARNING COMMUNITY: THIS IS A SELF-HELP AND RECOVERY AND WELLNESS EDUCATION VENUE WHERE WE OFFER APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE DIFFERENT TOPICS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. CLASSES AND GROUPS ARE FACILITATED MAINLY BY TRAINED CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND OCCASIONAL GUEST FACILITATORS OR PRESENTERS.
  2. $82,500 spent. THE REFUGE CRISIS SUPPORT PROGRAM: WE RECEIVE INDIVIDUALS MOSTLY REFERRED THROUGH HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS OR SOMETIMES FROM PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS WHO ARE IN SIGNIFICANT DISTRESS BUT WHO DO NOT FIT CRITERIA FOR NEED FOR INPATIENT CARE. WE OFFER 24 TO 48 HOURS OF SUPPORT AND ASSIST PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES LIKE HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, SHELTERS, SOCIAL SERVICES, ETC.
  3. $82,500 spent. NEXUS SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY CENTER: GREENTREE OFFERS RECOVERY-ORIENTED PEER SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS TREATMENT, AND TWO DISTINCT RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK TO HELP PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY MAY BE ON THEIR PATHS TO SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on March 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2017.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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