Division for Emotional and Behavior Health
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DEBH is dedicated to supporting the professional development of and enhancing the expertise of those who work on behalf of children with challenging behavior and their families. DEBH is committed to students who are identified as having emotional and behavioral disorders and those whose behavior puts them at risk for failure in school, home, and/or community. DEBH supports prevention of problem behavior and enhancement of social, emotional, and educational well-being of all children and youth.
- Income
- $45,036
- Spending
- $30,446
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 70%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $10,796 spent. Publications: DEBH produces and publishes two journals, a newsletter, monographs, and position papers annually with topics addressing its members and the public on educating students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders.
- $3,200 spent. Educational Seminars and Conferences: Sponsor of educational seminars and conferences annually and biannually to disseminate information on educational models and new research for educating students with and at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders.
- $8,700 spent. Educator Support: Support educators and staff who work with or on behalf of youth with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders through direct financial sponsorship, scholarship, awards, and recognitions, including advocacy.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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