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Florence County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

EIN 57-0559761 · Florence, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TABACCO AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ON THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE COUNTY BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY AND COST EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
86
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$195,310, 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

    12 of 12 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 (2)
  1. $5.6 million spent. WE ARE STRUCTURED TO ACCOMPLISH THREE ELEMENTS OF OUR MISSION - PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT. UNDER THE TREATMENT PHASES OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE BIO-PSYCHO SOCIAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF THE BIO- PSYCHO SOCIAL MODEL SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE CAUSE OF THE ILLNESS STEMS FROM THE FUNCTIONING OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S BODY. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF THE MODEL LOOKS FOR POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR A HEALTH PROBLEM SUCH AS LACK OF SELF CONTROL, EMOTIONAL TURMOIL AND NEGATIVE THINKING. THE SOCIAL PART OF THE MODEL INVESTIGATES HOW DIFFERENT SOCIAL FACTORS SUCH AS SOCIO- ECONOMIC STATUS, CULTURE, POVERTY, TECHNOLOGY AND RELIGION CAN INFLUENCE HEALTH. OUR CLINICAL STAFF IS TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES THAT DEAL WITH EACH OF THESE ISSUES RELATED TO ADDICTION. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS ELEMENT WOULD BE OUR CHRYSALIS CENTER WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMENT WITH CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS IN EARLY RECOVERY. WE ARE STRUCTURED TO ACCOMPLISH THREE ELEMENTS OF OUR MISSION - PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT. UNDER THE TREATMENT PHASES OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE BIO-PSYCHO SOCIAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF THE BIO- PSYCHO SOCIAL MODEL SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE CAUSE OF THE ILLNESS STEMS FROM THE FUNCTIONING OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S BODY. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPONENT OF THE MODEL LOOKS FOR POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR A HEALTH PROBLEM SUCH AS LACK OF SELF CONTROL, EMOTIONAL TURMOIL AND NEGATIVE THINKING. THE SOCIAL PART OF THE MODEL INVESTIGATES HOW DIFFERENT SOCIAL FACTORS SUCH AS SOCIO- ECONOMIC STATUS, CULTURE, POVERTY, TECHNOLOGY AND RELIGION CAN INFLUENCE HEALTH. OUR CLINICAL STAFF IS TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES THAT DEAL WITH EACH OF THESE ISSUES RELATED TO ADDICTION. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS ELEMENT WOULD BE OUR CHRYSALIS CENTER WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMENT WITH CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS IN EARLY RECOVERY.
  2. $38,009 spent. IN THE INTERVENTION PHASE OF THE PROGRAM WE STRIVE TO MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS ON THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IMPACTED BY THE EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IN OUR PREVENTION COMPONENT WE HAVE A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE BASED CURRICLULUM DRIVEN PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN SCHOOLS AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO INCREASE THEIR PRECEPTION OF HTE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH USING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS. SOME OF THE OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPEAKERS BUREAU, HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING WHICH HELPS SUPPORT BOTH OUR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES.

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 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 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 May 1982.

    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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