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Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Inc

EIN 47-2153698 · Tempe, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 1139 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CUMMINGS GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDIES IS DEDICATED TO DISRUPTING HEALTHCARE BY PREPARING ENTERPRENEURIAL INTEGRATED CARE PROFESSIONALS THORUGH INNOVATIVE AND AFFORDABLE QUALITY DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GROUNDED IN THE BIODYNE MODEL, AND FOCUSED ON DELIVERING HUMAN-CENTERED CARE, POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS, AND MEDICAL COST SAVINGS.

Income
$814,651
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
11
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$149,718, ceo

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 98% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1139 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CUMMINGS GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDIES (CGI) IS DEDICATED TO DISRUPTING HEALTHCARE BY PREPARING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEGRATED CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH INNOVATIVE & AFFORDABLE QUALITY DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GROUNDED IN THE BIODYNE MODEL, AND FOCUSED ON DELIVERING HUMAN-CENTERED CARE, POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS, AND MEDICAL COST SAVINGS. CGI ENROLLS STUDENTS INTO THE DOCTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DBH) PROGRAM AND/OR NON DEGREE CERTIFICATES. IN 2024, CGI HAD 47 NEW STUDENTS AND PROVIDED OVER 20 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENROLLED STUDENTS IN THE DBH PROGRAM.

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 March 2016.

    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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