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Douglas Gardens Community Mental

EIN 59-1923396 · Miami Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED MENTAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ITS CATCHMENT AREAS.

Income
$10.3 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
105
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$195,927, part time psychiatrist

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

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

    9 of 9 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. $2.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL: THE PROGRAM IS A SYSTEM OF COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS OR WHO ARE HOMELESS AND REQUIRE REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO AVOID LONG-TERM INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE. IT IS ORGANIZED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING CARE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS AT HIGH RISK. (Expenses $ 1,461,778 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 364,137) CRISIS SUPPORT AND OTHER SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESSES, HOSPITALIZED FOR TREATMENT OF MAJOR ILLNESSES, AND/OR HAVE A DEGREE OF SERIOUS DYSFUNCTION THAT SERIOUSLY IMPAIRS THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.9 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF SERVICES FOR CLIENTS REQUIRING MORE THAN APPOINTMENT-BASED OUTPATIENT CARE, BUT NOT NEEDING TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT SERVICES. THE PRINCIPAL FOCUS OF THIS SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND SUPERVISION, ADAPTIVE TRAINING AND SOCIAL RECREATIONAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO OVERCOME THE ADAPTIVE DEFICITS, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND DEMORALIZATION EXPERIENCED BY THE CHRONICALLY MENTALLY-ILL POPULATION.
  3. $1.8 million spent. OUTPATIENT MEDICAL: THIS UNIT OFFERS MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO ALL CONSUMERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT, AND LIMITED OUTPATIENT PSYCHOTHERAPY. THE UNIT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF ALL THE CENTER'S CLIENTS. (Expenses $ 1,461,778 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 364,137) CRISIS SUPPORT AND OTHER SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESSES, HOSPITALIZED FOR TREATMENT OF MAJOR ILLNESSES, AND/OR HAVE A DEGREE OF SERIOUS DYSFUNCTION THAT SERIOUSLY IMPAIRS THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.5 million spent. CRISIS SUPPORT AND OTHER SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESSES, HOSPITALIZED FOR TREATMENT OF MAJOR ILLNESSES, AND/OR HAVE A DEGREE OF SERIOUS DYSFUNCTION THAT SERIOUSLY IMPAIRS THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 August 1980.

    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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