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Pawnee Mental Health Service Inc

EIN 48-0846557 · Manhattan, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN THE WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$30.2 million
Spending
$27.8 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
379
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$220,907, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $7.8 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES: CLINCIAL SERVICES CONSISTS OF ADULT SERVICES AND CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. ADULT SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COUPLE, AND GROUP THERAPY IS OFFERED FOR ADULTS ADDRESSING CONCERNS SUCH AS AGING, STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, PAST OR RECENT TRAUMA, MARITAL STRESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ANGER MANAGEMENT, PAIN MANAGEMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE AND COPING WITH TRAGEDY.CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY SERVICES ARE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS CONCERNS IN SCHOOL, DIVORCE, BLENDED FAMILIES, ABUSE OR NEGLECT, EATING DISORDERS, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
  2. $3.6 million spent. YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICES: YRS PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES [SED] AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, OR A PAWNEE OFFICE. OUR STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO ENSURE THAT A FAMILY IS RECEIVING THE SERVICES NEEDED WITH NO GAPS OR DUPLICATIONS. CLIENT SUPPORT PROVIDERS TEACH SOCIAL SKILLS AND PROVIDE SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. CASE MANAGERS ASSESS SOCIAL SKILLS AND MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS. PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SPECIALISTS ASSIST PARENTS AND CARETAKERS IN BETTER UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN WITH SED AND HOW TO ACCESS RESOURCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $3.3 million spent. ADULT REHABILITATION SERVICES: PAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH A SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS (SPMI). INDIVIDUALS MUST MEET SPECIFIC STATE CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS. CLIENTS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SERVICES IN THE HOME AN DOTHER PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY AS DETERMINED BY THEIR TREATMENT PLAN.OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE DIGNITY AND INDIVIDUALITY OF EACH CLIENT. OUR STAFF HELPS EACH PERSON ACHIEVE RECOVERY IN AS MANY AREAS OF LIFE AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, SELF-RESPECT, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, VOCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SATISFACTION, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BELONGING.
  4. $5.8 million spent. MEDICAL AND HEALTH CONNECT: PAWNEE OFFERS MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS RELATED TO THEIR EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS THEIR ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE. THREE SPECIFIC SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT. ALL MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE (APRN) AND A COLLABORATING PSYCHIATRIST (MD). MEDICAL SERVICES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: MEDICATION EVALUATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TELEMEDICINE SERVICES, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SCREENING AND REFERRAL, ALCOHOL AND DRUG EVALUATIONS, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT, ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION FOR ADULTS AND MINORS, ANGER EVALUATIONS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSESSMENT, BATTERERS' INTERVENTION PROGRAM.CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITOUR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE AVAILABLE AROUND THE CLOCK, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR, TO RESPOND TO CRISIS SITUATIONS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. PAWNEE PROVIDES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES THAT MAY BE EMPLOYED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. IN SOME CASES, FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND ABOVE, A REFERRAL MAY BE MADE TO OUR CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT.PAWNEE'S 11-BED CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT PROVIDES VOLUNTARY TREATMENTFOR THOSE EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS.INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A WARM,SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND THEN ARE ASSISTED WITH TRANSITIONING INTOCONTINUING CARE AS NEEDED.

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 January 1977.

    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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