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Recovery House Inc

EIN 52-1295114 · Wallingford, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF RECOVERY HOUSE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS AUFFERING FROM ADDICTION A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTING THAT RECOGNIZES ADDICTION AS A TREATABLE, CHRONIC DISEASE.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
43
Highest pay
$168,936, 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (1)
  1. $3.8 million spent. WE PROVIDE EVIDENCE BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS, DESIGNED TO GIVE CLIENTS THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANCE FREE LIFESTYLE WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS. RECOVERY HOUSE, INC. ENDORSES PARTICIPATION IN 12 STEP GROUPS WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING OPTIMAL OUTCOMES. AFFORDABILITY FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OUR SERVICES ARE BASED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ESTABLISHED BY THE VERMONT OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS. IF A PERSON IN NEED CANNOT AFFORD EVEN WHAT THE SLIDING SCALE WOULD REFLECT WE WILL ADMIT THE CLIENT ANYWAY AND SEEK TO BILL THEM UPON COMPLETION OF TREATMENT. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMPASSIONATE STAFF ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETOXIFICATION, TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED. PREVENTION WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, SKILLS AND RESOURCES AROUND ALCOHOL AND DRUGS AS WELL AS HIV, HEPATITIS C, AND TUBERCULOSIS. WE ALSO PROVIDE TAI CHI WHICH HELPS CLIENTS TO CHANNEL THEIR RESTLESSNESS IN ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES. FAMILIES SERENITY HOUSE OFFERS VISITING ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. FAMILIES ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO VISIT AT CLIENTS AT GRACE HOUSE DURING THAT TIME AS WELL. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELORS AT SERENITY HOUSE & GRACE HOUSE WILL OFTEN TRY TO INVOLVE THE FAMILIES AS MUCH AS A CLIENT WILL ALLOW. FAMILIES MAY COME IN FOR SESSIONS OR BE PART OF A PHONE CONFERENCE. WE PROVIDE EVIDENCE BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS, DESIGNED TO GIVE CLIENTS THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A SUBSTANCE FREE LIFESTYLE WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS. RECOVERY HOUSE, INC. ENDORSES PARTICIPATION IN 12 STEP GROUPS WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING OPTIMAL OUTCOMES. AFFORDABILITY FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE OUR SERVICES ARE BASED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE ESTABLISHED BY THE VERMONT OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS. IF A PERSON IN NEED CANNOT AFFORD EVEN WHAT THE SLIDING SCALE WOULD REFLECT WE WILL ADMIT THE CLIENT ANYWAY AND SEEK TO BILL THEM UPON COMPLETION OF TREATMENT. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMPASSIONATE STAFF ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETOXIFICATION, TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED. PREVENTION WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, SKILLS AND RESOURCES AROUND ALCOHOL AND DRUGS AS WELL AS HIV, HEPATITIS C, AND TUBERCULOSIS. WE ALSO PROVIDE TAI CHI WHICH HELPS CLIENTS TO CHANNEL THEIR RESTLESSNESS IN ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES. FAMILIES SERENITY HOUSE OFFERS VISITING ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. FAMILIES ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO VISIT AT CLIENTS AT GRACE HOUSE DURING THAT TIME AS WELL. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELORS AT SERENITY HOUSE & GRACE HOUSE WILL OFTEN TRY TO INVOLVE THE FAMILIES AS MUCH AS A CLIENT WILL ALLOW. FAMILIES MAY COME IN FOR SESSIONS OR BE PART OF A PHONE CONFERENCE.

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 1984.

    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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