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Astra Mental Health and Recovery Inc

EIN 48-0730326 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RECOVERY THROUGH EXCELLENCE AS THE PROVIDER OF CHOICE FOR COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND FISCALLY-RESPONSIBLE OUTCOMES-DRIVEN CARE.

Income
$28.0 million
Spending
$28.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
421
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$210,446, cfo

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: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $4.3 million spent. ATTENDANT CARE AND IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS) ARE FOR CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN COMMUNITY TENURE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CRISIS DIVERSION RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SKILLS BUILDING, ENSURING SAFETY, MEDIATION MANAGEMENT, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. VALEO HAS TWO BRANCHES OF IN-HOME SUPPORT, CRISIS IHSS, 1-2 WEEKS IHSS, AND LONG TERM IHSS. LONG TERM IHSS IS DETERMINED BY THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF TREATMENT.
  2. $2.0 million spent. OUTREACH CASE MANAGEMENT - ASSIST CONSUMERS IN IDENTIFYING, SECURING, AND SUSTAINING THE RANGES OF RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CASE MANAGER FUNCTIONS AS THE PRIMARY CLINICIAN COORDINATING ALL NECESSARY SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL, PSYCHOTHERAPY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRISIS SERVICES. THEY SERVE AS A PRINCIPAL POINT OF CONTACT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CONSUMER. THE INTENSITY OF THE CASE MANAGEMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEEDS AND GOALS OF THE CONSUMERS.
  3. $2.2 million spent. VALEO RECOVERY SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL DETOXIFICATION, INTERMEDIATE CARE, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, DRUG TESTING, RELAPSE PREVENTION, AND REINTEGRATION HOUSING. THESE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE IN THE STATE OF KANSAS. WE ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE TO DO REFERRALS AND CAN PROVIDE ASSESSMENT WITHIN 24 HOURS. OUR TREATMENT MODEL IS BASED ON THE LIVING IN BALANCE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY HAZELDON PUBLISHING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
  4. $14.1 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

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 July 1967.

    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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