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Central Kansas Mental Health Center

EIN 48-0688802 · Salina, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE LIFE BETTER IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE WHICH EXCEEDS CLIENTS' EXPECTATIONS.

Income
$30.0 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
230
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$398,344, medical dire

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • 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

    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, 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. $3.9 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICE PROGRAM - 20,882 HOURS OF SERVICE WAS PROVIDED. THIS SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH THROUGH CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AND EVALUATIONS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM - 14,188 HOURS OF THIS SERVICE WAS PROVIDED TO ADULTS WHO HAVE LONG-TERM MENTAL ILLNESS. THESE HOURS INCLUDE SERVICES FOR PSYCHO-SOCIAL SERVICE CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EFFORTS TO STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS AT HOME WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF RE-ENTERING STATE HOSPITALS AS WELL AS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY TENURE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACCESS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  3. $4.8 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE PROGRAM - 50,187 HOURS OF SERVICE WAS PROVIDED TO YOUTH WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHOSOCIAL, CASE MANAGEMENT, ATTENDANT CARE, AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUTH OUT OF STATE HOSPITALS, KEEP THEM IN SCHOOL AND LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  4. $6.1 million spent. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS - THIS INCLUDES PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND CONSULTATION PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO TEACH A POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH TO LIVING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY. THIS TARGETS YOUTH AND THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND PROMOTES APPROPRIATE PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ALL AGES BY SPEAKING TO GROUPS, COUNSELING ON THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, AND ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC VIA MASS MEDIA: RADIO, TV, INTERNET, OR NEWSPAPERS. THIS TAKES PLACE IN THE FIVE COUNTIES IN OUR AREA: SALINA, OTTAWA, DICKINSON, ELLSWORTH, AND LINCOLN COUNTIES. MARTIN YOUTH CENTER SERVICES - 12,788 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED TO YOUTH. THIS YOUTH CENTER WAS OPENED TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES TO YOUTH 24 HOURS A DAY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO MORE RESTRICTIVE PLACEMENTS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP KEEP CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES FOR TREATMENT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MEDICAL SERVICES - 4,586 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED. THIS SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH THROUGH MEDICAL MANAGEMENT. EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ADULT OBSERVATION - 5,687 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED. THIS SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION. CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS - CCHBCS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES, PARTICULARLY TO VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE MOST COMPLEX NEEDS DURING A FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM WITH PARTICIPATING STATES.
  5. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS - THIS INCLUDES PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND CONSULTATION PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO TEACH A POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH TO LIVING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY. THIS TARGETS YOUTH AND THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND PROMOTES APPROPRIATE PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ALL AGES BY SPEAKING TO GROUPS, COUNSELING ON THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, AND ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC VIA MASS MEDIA: RADIO, TV, INTERNET, OR NEWSPAPERS. THIS TAKES PLACE IN THE FIVE COUNTIES IN OUR AREA: SALINA, OTTAWA, DICKINSON, ELLSWORTH, AND LINCOLN COUNTIES. MARTIN YOUTH CENTER SERVICES - 12,788 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED TO YOUTH. THIS YOUTH CENTER WAS OPENED TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES TO YOUTH 24 HOURS A DAY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO MORE RESTRICTIVE PLACEMENTS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP KEEP CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES FOR TREATMENT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MEDICAL SERVICES - 4,586 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED. THIS SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH THROUGH MEDICAL MANAGEMENT. EMERGENCY SERVICES AND ADULT OBSERVATION - 5,687 HOURS OF SERVICES WAS PROVIDED. THIS SERVICE WAS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALTH THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION. CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS - CCHBCS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES, PARTICULARLY TO VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE MOST COMPLEX NEEDS DURING A FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM WITH PARTICIPATING STATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 1993.

    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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