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Legacy Human Services Inc

EIN 56-1035333 · Henderson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR MISSION TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES IN A MANNER THAT IS RESPECTFUL OF INDIVIDUAL CULTURE. LEGACY HUMAN SERVICES, INC. ENABLES INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY WITH STRUCTURED AND NATURAL SUPPORTS. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL IS CAPABLE AND DESERVING OF A MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
90
Highest pay
$163,140, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (5)
  1. $407,401 spent. ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER FOR MEN - HALFWAY HOUSE CLINICALLY MANAGED LOW INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A 24-HOUR FACILITY WHERE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER AND WHO REQUIRE SUPERVISION WHEN IN RESIDENCE. INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE THIS SERVICE ATTEND WORK, SCHOOL AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES.
  2. $755,046 spent. ACT TEAM AN ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) TEAM CONSISTS OF A COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP OF MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS WHO USE A TEAM APPROACH TO WORK TOGETHER TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BENEFICIARIES WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE APPROPRIATE FOR ACT DO NOT BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE, DISCONNECTED PROVIDERS, AND MAY BECOME AT GREATER RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION, HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE USE, VICTIMIZATION, AND INCARCERATION. ACT TEAMS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES ADDRESSING A BREADTH OF BENEFICIARY'S NEEDS, HELPING HIM OR HER ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. THUS, A FUNDAMENTAL CHARGE OF ACT IS TO BE THE FIRST LINE (AND GENERALLY SOLE PROVIDER) OF ALL THE SERVICES THAT ACT BENEFICIARIES NEED. BEING THE SINGLE POINT OF RESPONSIBILITY NECESSITATES A HIGHER FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY OF COMMUNITY- BASED CONTACTS, AND A VERY LOW BENEFICIARY-TO-STAFF RATIO. ACT TEAM AN ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) TEAM CONSISTS OF A COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP OF MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS WHO USE A TEAM APPROACH TO WORK TOGETHER TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BENEFICIARIES WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE APPROPRIATE FOR ACT DO NOT BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE, DISCONNECTED PROVIDERS, AND MAY BECOME AT GREATER RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION, HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE USE, VICTIMIZATION, AND INCARCERATION. ACT TEAMS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES ADDRESSING A BREADTH OF BENEFICIARY'S NEEDS, HELPING HIM OR HER ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. THUS, A FUNDAMENTAL CHARGE OF ACT IS TO BE THE FIRST LINE (AND GENERALLY SOLE PROVIDER) OF ALL THE SERVICES THAT ACT BENEFICIARIES NEED. BEING THE SINGLE POINT OF RESPONSIBILITY NECESSITATES A HIGHER FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY OF COMMUNITY- BASED CONTACTS, AND A VERY LOW BENEFICIARY-TO-STAFF RATIO.
  3. $2.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - 8 GROUP HOMES SUPERVISED LIVING IS A 24-HOUR FACILITY WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND ACTIVE TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THESE SERVICES IS THE CARE, HABILITATION OR REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS, A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR DISABILITIES, OR A SUBSTANCE DISORDER, AND WHO REQUIRE SUPERVISION WHEN IN THE RESIDENCE.
  4. $537,559 spent. THE ADP CENTER / CLUBHOUSE A PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES INCREASE THEIR FUNCTIONING SO THAT THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AND SATISFIED IN THE ENVIRONMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF ONGOING PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION. PSR FOCUSES ON SKILL AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASING THE PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, TO MANAGE THEIR ILLNESS AND THEIR LIVES WITH AS LITTLE PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION AS POSSIBLE, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO FUNCTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. BACK ON TRACK - SAIOP SA INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (SAIOP) MEANS STRUCTURED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ADDICTION ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED AT AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST ADULT AND ADOLESCENT CONSUMERS TO BEGIN RECOVERY AND LEARN SKILLS FOR RECOVERY MAINTENANCE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT LEAST THREE (3) HOURS PER DAY AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PER WEEK WITH NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS BETWEEN OFFERED SERVICES AND DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS NEEDING NO MORE THAN 19 HOURS PER WEEK OF STRUCTURED SERVICES PER WEEK (ASAM LEVEL II.1). THE RECIPIENT MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) HOURS PER DAY TO BILL THIS SERVICE. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT / TELEHEALTH TELEPSYCHIATRY IS THE DELIVERY OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES USING INTERACTIVE AUDIO AND VISUAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS WHERE THE PSYCHIATRIST OR OTHER APPROPRIATE LICENSED PROVIDER AND THE PATIENT ARE NOT IN THE SAME PHYSICAL LOCATION. BURNETTE RD. APARTMENTS - INDEPENDENT LIVING THE SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS-INDEPENDENT LIVING COMPLEX CONSISTS OF NINE (9) UNITS FOR ADULTS WITH A SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS (SPMI) THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH LEGACY HUMAN SERVICES, INC. AS THE LOCAL OPERATING UNIT (LOU), AND THE ARC OF NORTH CAROLINA (HUD). ITS PURPOSE IS TO ALLOW PERSONS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  5. THE ADP CENTER / CLUBHOUSE A PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES INCREASE THEIR FUNCTIONING SO THAT THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AND SATISFIED IN THE ENVIRONMENTS OF THEIR CHOICE WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF ONGOING PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION. PSR FOCUSES ON SKILL AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASING THE PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, TO MANAGE THEIR ILLNESS AND THEIR LIVES WITH AS LITTLE PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION AS POSSIBLE, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO FUNCTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. BACK ON TRACK - SAIOP SA INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (SAIOP) MEANS STRUCTURED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ADDICTION ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED AT AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST ADULT AND ADOLESCENT CONSUMERS TO BEGIN RECOVERY AND LEARN SKILLS FOR RECOVERY MAINTENANCE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT LEAST THREE (3) HOURS PER DAY AT LEAST FIVE (5) DAYS PER WEEK WITH NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS BETWEEN OFFERED SERVICES AND DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN THOSE INDIVIDUALS NEEDING NO MORE THAN 19 HOURS PER WEEK OF STRUCTURED SERVICES PER WEEK (ASAM LEVEL II.1). THE RECIPIENT MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) HOURS PER DAY TO BILL THIS SERVICE. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT / TELEHEALTH TELEPSYCHIATRY IS THE DELIVERY OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES USING INTERACTIVE AUDIO AND VISUAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS WHERE THE PSYCHIATRIST OR OTHER APPROPRIATE LICENSED PROVIDER AND THE PATIENT ARE NOT IN THE SAME PHYSICAL LOCATION. BURNETTE RD. APARTMENTS - INDEPENDENT LIVING THE SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS-INDEPENDENT LIVING COMPLEX CONSISTS OF NINE (9) UNITS FOR ADULTS WITH A SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS (SPMI) THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH LEGACY HUMAN SERVICES, INC. AS THE LOCAL OPERATING UNIT (LOU), AND THE ARC OF NORTH CAROLINA (HUD). ITS PURPOSE IS TO ALLOW PERSONS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 February 1975.

    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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