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Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association

EIN 47-2473766 · Bradford, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, REDUCING STIGMA THAT IS COMMMONLY ATTACHED TO MENTAL ILLNESS AND TO BE A LEADER FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND EDUCATION ON MENTAL ILLNESS.

Income
$469,931
Spending
$490,689
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$371,087, ceo

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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. $137,758 spent. FAIRWEATHER LODGE: THE FAIRWEATHER LODGE IS A STEP-DOWN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER WHO ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FREE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL WHILE ALSO MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THEIR RENT DURING THEIR STAY IN THE LODGE.
  2. $84,182 spent. RECOVERY ASSISTANCE: PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN FOREST OR WARREN COUNTIES. CONSUMERS WHO HAVE NO RELIABLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION CAN UTILIZE THIS SERVICE TO ENABLE THEM TO ATTEND VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OR WITH OTHER SERVICE SYSTEMS WITH WHOM THEY ARE ENGAGED.
  3. $130,318 spent. COMMUNITY BASED CARE MANAGEMENT: THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN SELF-DETERMINATION AND INCREASE ACCESS TO RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND DECREASE THE NEED FOR HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE WHEN POSSIBLE.
  4. $90,191 spent. DROP IN CENTER EXPENSES 27,857. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE . DROP-IN-CENTER: THE GOAL OF THE FRIENDSHIP HOUSE DROP IN CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A LOCATION WHERE ANYONE, ESPECIALLY ADULT CONSUMERS IN THE MANY COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED IN WARREN COUNTY AS WELL AS PATIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOSPITALIZED AT THE WARREN STATE HOSPITAL, CAN ENJOY SOCIAL TIME AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPLEMENT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE EXPENSES 50,193. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE
  5. DROP IN CENTER EXPENSES 27,857. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE . DROP-IN-CENTER: THE GOAL OF THE FRIENDSHIP HOUSE DROP IN CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A LOCATION WHERE ANYONE, ESPECIALLY ADULT CONSUMERS IN THE MANY COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED IN WARREN COUNTY AS WELL AS PATIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOSPITALIZED AT THE WARREN STATE HOSPITAL, CAN ENJOY SOCIAL TIME AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPLEMENT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE EXPENSES 50,193. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE

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 April 2015.

    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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