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Cds Family and Behavioral Health Services Inc

EIN 59-1435252 · Gainesville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
136
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$125,969, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $3.2 million spent. INTERFACE/RUNAWAY- THE PHILOSOPHICAL INTENT OF THE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES/FAMILIES IN NEED OF SERVICES (CINS/FINS) CONTINUUM OF SERVICES IS TO DIVERT CHILDREN FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS AND TO MAXIMIZE THE STRENGTHS OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SYSTEMS. IT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) REDUCING JUVENILE CRIME THROUGH THE TARGETING OF RESOURCES TO DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES; 2) FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES DIRECTED TOWARD MAINTAINING THE CHILD IN HIS OR HER OWN HOME BY STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY; 3) FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES TO RETURN THE CHILD TO HIS OR HER OWN HOME AFTER OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT BY STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY TO PREVENT OR REDUCE ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS; AND 4) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. PREVENTION - THE INTENT OF THESE SERVICES IS TO PRIMARILY TARGET SCHOOL AGED YOUTH WITH EVIDENCED BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE RESILIENCY FACTORS AND DECREASE RISK FACTORS FOR THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS. OTHER SIGNIFICANT SERVICES TARGET ADULTS SUCH AS PARENTS, COUNSELORS, CLERGY, AND TEACHERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, SCHOOL AND AGENCY PROFESSIONALS, CIVIC, BUSINESS LEADERS AND COMMUNITY COALITIONS TO IMPACT A VARIETY OF ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING A SAFE AND DRUG FREE LIFE STYLE.
  3. SNAP- WHICH STANDS FOR STOP NOW AND PLAN, IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED,COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL MODEL POWERED BY THE MINDS AT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CDI). SNAP HELPS TROUBLED CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AND 'KEEP PROBLEMS SMALL'. SNAP FOR YOUTH JUSTICE- SERVES CERTAIN YOUTH WHO ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ON PROBATION, CONDITIONAL RELEASE, OR POST-COMMITMENT PROBATION IN OUR CENTRAL REGION (ALACHUA COUNTY) AND NORTHWEST REGION (COLUMBIA COUNTY)
  4. MENTORING SERVICES- DIVERT YOUTH WHO POSE NO REAL THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AWAY FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH PROGRAMMING WHICH WILL SUPPORT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES' POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR DELINQUENT BEHAVIOR

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 September 1973.

    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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