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Disc Village Inc

EIN 59-1491338 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPENED IN 1971, THE DISC HOUSE OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE DRUG INFORMATION SERVICES TO TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA AREA. IN 1972, DISC VILLAGE RELOCATED TO WOODVILLE, FL AND ESTABLISHED ONE OF THE FIRST RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT COMMUNITIES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSING ADOLESCENTS IN THE STATE, SINCE 1972, DISC VILLAGE HAS CONSISTENTLY PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY, INNOVATIVE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR TALLAHASSEE AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.TODAY, DISC VILLAGE OPERATES AS A MULTI-SITE COMMUNITY BASED CHILD WELFARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DIVERSION AND SUBSTANCE USE/MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER THAT IS RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN THE STATE FOR INITIATING, MANAGING, AND COORDINATING DELINQUENCY AND SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA. AS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, DISC VILLAGE IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$17.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
280
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$785,131, chief executive officer

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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. $11.1 million spent. ADULT AND JUVENILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE: ADULT AND JUVENILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE COUNSELING, RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION SERVICES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. CHILD WELFARE: PROVIDE TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, VISITATION, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
  3. $1.2 million spent. INTERVENTION JUVENILE SERVICES (NON-SUBSTANCE ABUSE): COMPREHENSIVE SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND REDIRECTION OPTIONS FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $1.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: RENTAL PROPERTIES AND FOUNDATION EXPENSES

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 March 1975.

    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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