Threshold Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THRESHOLD WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN DURHAM COUNTY BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS VOCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND RESIDENTIAL NEEDS.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $971,006
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 17.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 61%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $87,008, 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $862,117 spent. THRESHOLD HELPS ADULTS IN DURHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS REDUCE HOSPITALIZATIONS, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, PURSUE EDUCATION, AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS. ESTABLISHED IN 1985, THRESHOLD FOLLOWS THE FOUNTAIN HOUSE CLUBHOUSE MODEL AND IS ACCREDITED BY CLUBHOUSE INTERNATIONAL AND CARF.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (PART-TIME, FULLY COMPENSATED POSITIONS), LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. FEWER THAN 10% OF PARTICIPATING MEMBERS REPORT HOSPITALIZATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH REASONS WHILE ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM.THRESHOLD SERVES APPROXIMATELY 60 UNDUPLICATED MEMBERS ANNUALLY THROUGH ONSITE SERVICES AND PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED AND FREE MEALS TO SUPPORT MEMBER PARTICIPATION. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, UNIVERSITIES, AND EMPLOYERS TO OFFER AN INDIVIDUALIZED ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES. MEMBERS ENGAGE IN PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO BUILD DAILY LIVING, SOCIAL, AND PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS, WITH AN AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 35 PARTICIPANTS. NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM LABCORP, EXPANDING THE ORGANIZATION'S BASE OF SUPPORT, AND THE CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE DURHAM 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
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 October 13, 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 July 1985.
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 October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Thresholds (Chicago, IL), EIN 36-2518901. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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