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Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs Inc

EIN 59-1447364 · West Palm Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To offer hope to the underserved alcoholic and drug addicted. The organization operates a mens and womens twelve-step residence. The organizations goal is to help break the cycle of hopeless addiction, dependency and resulting homelesness in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Income
$475,975
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
20
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 188% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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, 2026, 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. $952,747 spent. Mens and womens twelve-step residence. The residences employ an abstinence-based twelve-step recovery model proven to be effective against addiction. Each residence provides a supervised, stable home-like environment for homeless and economically vulnerable men and women suffering from alcohol or drug addiction in Palm Beach County, Florida. The residents practice the principles embodied in the twelve steps. Our team collaborates with numerous community services in Palm Beach County, Florida to empower the residents, providing them with tools to become productive members of society. CARPs program committee, comprised of board members and staff, developed the CARP residential program for recovery. The recovery programs are refined based upon feedback from the full board of directors (see schedule O).
  2. Form 990, Part III, Line 4A, Continued - CARPs goal is to become self-funded, and has established a mission account to fund ongoing operations. As funds in the mission account are spent, our leadership intends to replenish such funds, consistent with our investment policy - to honor past donors while securing CARPs future as a self-sustaining enterprise. The mission of the organization is to offer hope to the underserved alcoholic and drug addicted. We cooperate with the Triangle Club, which is maintained by and for the benefit of individuals in 12-step related programs. The Club provides a meeting place and a place to socialize for individuals recovering from addiction. In addition, CARP has a partnership with Restoration Bridge International (RBI), in which each of CARPs clients work for 8 hours per week, and RBI provides food to CARP, which reduces operating expenses. In addition, CARP has forged a collaborative partnership with New Horizons Service Dogs, enriching both of our programs. Each month, we welcome five to six dogs into our care, where they remain for four days. During their stay, clients tend to the animals - bathing and grooming them with gentle attention. These visiting dogs offer more than companionship; their presence provides therapeutic benefits to residents, fostering emotional well-being and supporting clients along their journey of recovery. CARP has partnered with Life Resources Community Outreach (LRCO). LRCO provides free medical services to CARP clients such as COVID testing and drug, HIV test, and healthcare.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.

    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 November 1974.

    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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