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Chester County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

EIN 57-0610928 · Chester, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE NEEDS OF CHESTER COUNTY.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
23

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. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% 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 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 14% 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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. $344,039 spent. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM - OFFERS COUNCELING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DECIDE ON TREATMENT THEMSELVES.
  2. $45,752 spent. PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS - PURPOSE IS TO ADDRESS YOUTH (9-20) SUBSTANCE ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION ADN EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION STRATEGIES.
  3. $47,732 spent. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR HEALTHY OUTCOMES PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE IMPAIRED DRIVING OR THE USE OF NONMEDICAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN YOUTH AGES 12 TO 25 YEARS OLD.
  4. $779,763 spent. ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE IN COOPERATION WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - OFFERS COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED MORE THAN A ONCE-A-WEEK OUTPATIENT PROGRAM REGIMENT, BUT DON'T NEED THE STRUCTURE OF AN INPATIENT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT TEAM FOCUSES ON COLLABERATION BETWEEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ADN A PREVENTION SPECIALIST TO REDUCE ACCESS TO AND USE OF ALCOHOL BY UNDERAGE YOUTH. EDUCATION/PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS SEMINARS ADN CONFERENCES PROVIDING GROUPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION DESIGNED TO PREVENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. DRUG COURT - IS A COUR SUPERVISED, MULTI-AGENCY, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR NON-VIOLENT DEFENDENTS WITH ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ADDICTIONS. COVID SUPPLEMENTAL, MITIGATION ADN ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT TEAM PROGRAMS ARE TO HELP THE COMMUNITY DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID VIRUS. PEER SUPPORT PROVIDES A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH SHARING THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES OF LIVING IN RECOVERY WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS. STATEWIDE OPIOD RESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES THRANSPORTATION AND GIFT CARDS AS INCENTIVES.
  5. ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE IN COOPERATION WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM - OFFERS COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED MORE THAN A ONCE-A-WEEK OUTPATIENT PROGRAM REGIMENT, BUT DON'T NEED THE STRUCTURE OF AN INPATIENT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT TEAM FOCUSES ON COLLABERATION BETWEEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ADN A PREVENTION SPECIALIST TO REDUCE ACCESS TO AND USE OF ALCOHOL BY UNDERAGE YOUTH. EDUCATION/PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS SEMINARS ADN CONFERENCES PROVIDING GROUPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION DESIGNED TO PREVENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. DRUG COURT - IS A COUR SUPERVISED, MULTI-AGENCY, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR NON-VIOLENT DEFENDENTS WITH ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ADDICTIONS. COVID SUPPLEMENTAL, MITIGATION ADN ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT TEAM PROGRAMS ARE TO HELP THE COMMUNITY DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID VIRUS. PEER SUPPORT PROVIDES A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH SHARING THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES OF LIVING IN RECOVERY WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS. STATEWIDE OPIOD RESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES THRANSPORTATION AND GIFT CARDS AS INCENTIVES.

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 March 1985.

    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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