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Palmer Continuum of Care Inc

EIN 56-2302027 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION WHICH PROMOTES SUSTAINED RECOVERY FOR ADOLESCENTS, WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
100
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$108,064, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 41% 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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $3.5 million spent. PALMER'S PRIMARY PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS AND A 52-BED INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FACILITY FOR PREGNANT AND/OR PARENTING WOMEN WITH THEIR CHILDREN.PALMER'S OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS SERVED 1,156 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION IN REGARDS TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AND CONTINUE SOBRIETY. FAMILY PARTICIPATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PROGRAM.TULSA WOMEN & CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDED 12,008 DAYS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN 2024. THIS INCLUDES A TOTAL OF 48,032 MEALS SERVED TO CLIENTS AND CHILDREN IN THE RESIDENTAL PROGRAM. THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM OFFERS WOMEN INTENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, WHILE THEIR CHILDREN (AGE BIRTH TO 12 YEARS) ARE OFFERED SPECIALIZED PROGRAMING TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR EXPERIENCES.PALMER'S PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF)AND CERTIFIED THROUGH THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. PALMER HAS A DHS CERTIFIED 5-STAR CHILDCARE FACILITY AT OUR IN-PATIENT FACILITY AND ACCREDICTED THROUGH NAEYC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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