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EIN 47-1374048 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Recovery Oriented Practices (ROPES) is a non-profit behavioral health provider focused on educating clients/families/stakeholders on the identification and treatment of mental illness. ROPES mission is to educate clients and families on ways to integrate into the community and stay in the home/community/school with less symptoms of mental illness interfering with their daily lives. ROPES offers services and programs that empower families and clients to learn how to identify and cope with mental illness. By using an education and evidence-based approach, our committed and compassionate team delivers an exceptional level of care to educate clients, families, and stakeholders to enhance functioning, human dignity, and wellness. By educating and empowering our beneficiaries we create a healthy environment that garners mutual respect, integrity, individuality, and collective recognition, as well as personal growth. ROPES offers educational support for children and adolescents in addition to

Income
$406,528
Spending
$330,606
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$63,399, chairman

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -176% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $264,484 spent. ROPES offers Complex Residential services which are a short-term residential treatment service focused on members with primary intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) with co-occurring mental health diagnoses or significant behavioral challenges. Families/caregivers/guardians and other stakeholders such as schools, employers, natural supports, and primary care providers are actively engaged in treatment program and educated on strategies and interventions that could be replicated in non-residential settings. At minimum, family therapy and/or education/training/supportive services will be provided to the family/caregiver/guardian twice per month or more frequently, if needed. Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) is a structured individual and group addiction education that are provided at an outpatient program. SAIOP is designed to educate adults and adolescents to develop recovery skills and learn life skills for recovery maintenance. Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) program means a periodic service that is a time-limited, multi-faceted approach treatment service for adults who require structure and support to achieve and sustain recovery. SACOT Program is a service emphasizing a reduction in use of substances or continued abstinence, helping develop insight into the negative consequences of substance use, and development of social support network. SACOT supports necessary lifestyle changes in addition to supporting clients thru education, increasing social supports, improving family functioning, and vocational supports. Case management includes services that help clients meet daily needs and improve functioning in the home, school, and community. Case management includes four components assessment/identification of functional disability, education and referrals to medical and community providers, link to community resources, and monitoring and follow up to ensure adequate service delivery.

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 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 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 November 2014.

    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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