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David Lawrence Mental Health Center Inc

EIN 59-2206025 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER IS A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEADING PROVIDER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING AND LIFE-SAVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT AVAILABLE TO ALL.

Income
$49.9 million
Spending
$37.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
507
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$426,748, 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    17 of 18 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 (6)
  1. $11.2 million spent. THE CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT (CSU) PROVIDES EMERGENCY SCREENING AND CRISIS STABILIZATION SERVICES 24 HOURS-A-DAY, 7 DAYS-A-WEEK TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO MAY PRESENT WITH PROBLEMS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE. THE CSU IS A 30-BED NON-HOSPITAL, INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT THAT PROVIDES BRIEF VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA DEFINED UNDER THE FLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH ACT. ADMISSIONS INTO THE CSU FOR THE FISCAL YEAR TOTALED 680 CHILDREN AND 1,465 ADULTS.
  2. $14.9 million spent. 2)OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. ADULT OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ADDRESS PROBLEMS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PSYCHIATRIC BOARD-CERTIFIED ADVANCED PRACTICES REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIANS, SUPPORTED BY NURSING AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. 5,600 (CHILDREN AND ADULTS COMBINED, 1,152 CHILDREN AND 4,448 ADULTS)INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $2.3 million spent. THE ADULT DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM (DETOX) IS PART OF THE CROSSROADS CONTINUUM OF TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE 15 BED, NON-HOSPITAL INPATIENT UNIT IS DEDICATED TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MANAGE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS IN A COMFORTABLE, SERENE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, MONITORED BY MEDICAL STAFF. INDIVIDUAL LENGTH OF STAY IS BETWEEN THREE AND EIGHT DAYS DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS. ADMISSIONS INTO DETOX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR TOTALED 687.
  4. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL SERVICES, CROSSROADS, CRISIS SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
  5. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NONPROFIT DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER IS A LEADER IN PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SOLUTIONS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. THE CENTER'S INNOVATIVE, INTEGRATED TREATMENT INCLUDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, RESIDENTIAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES - A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. EACH YEAR, DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 9,000 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH NEARLY 315,000 TREATMENT SESSIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018 OUR BOARD APPROVED A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN. MUCH HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED SINCE THEN TO HELP US REALIZE OUR VISION THROUGH 2030. OUR FIVE C-HOPE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OUTLINED IN OUR PLAN HELP GUIDE US TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES THAT ARE HELPING OUR CLIENTS SEE HOPE, VISUALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES. C-CHILDREN - LAUNCHED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSIS. - BEGAN PLANNING FOR INTERIM AND FUTURE EXPANSION OF CHILDREN'S CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT. - CONTINUED FUNDING RECEIVED FOR COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT) AND WRAP PROGRAMS. - OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS TRAINED IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID. H-HOLISM - ON-SITE PHARMACY CONTINUED TO ACHIEVE MORE THAN 85% CLIENT COMPLIANCE WITH ANTI-PSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS. - LAUNCHED SECOND COHORT OF GIANT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR CURRENT AND EMERGING DLC LEADERS. O-ONGOING INNOVATION - OVER 100 CLINICIANS, CASE MANAGERS, DOCTORS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS CONTINUED TO UTILIZE OUR TELEHEALTH PLATFORM. P-PARTNERSHIP - CONTINUED TO LEAD COLLIER COUNTY'S TASK FORCE FOR CREATION OF COUNTY-WIDE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE. - OBTAINED COUNTY APPROVAL TO LOCATE 25 MILLION CENTRAL RECEIVING FACILITY ON FIVE ACRES CONNECTED TO DLC'S MAIN CAMPUS. - PEERS ESTABLISHED AT BOTH COLLIER COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS. - CLINICIANS TRAINED IN COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY (CPT) BY HOME BASE. - ESTABLISHED VETERANS CASE MANAGER WITH WOUNDED WARRIORS. - PARTNERED WITH COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF AND JAIL FOR MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATEMENT PROVIDED TO JAIL INMATES, SERVICES, CARE COORDINATION, AND PEER SUPPORT. E-ENHANCED ACCESS TO CARE - CONDUCTED HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SOUND MIND LUNCHEON. - INCREASED REVENUE FROM FUNDRAISING AND NET FEE FOR SERVICE REVENUE. - CONTINUED TO ENHANCE MESSAGING RELATED TO VIRTUAL SERVICES AND PANDEMIC THROUGH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT. - INCREASE IN AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS ON THE ADULT AND CHILDREN'S CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS. - IMPLEMENTED ENHANCED MARKETING AND DONOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. - SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED PANDEMIC RELATED FUNDING FROM COLLIER COUNTY CARES AND FEDERAL PROVIDER RELIEF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF PPE SUPPLIES, CLEANING, AND FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS. - DRUG COURT CONTINUED TO BE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AS A MENTOR COURT. - GREATLY EXPANDED ACCESS TO MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER THROUGH SAMHSA FIVE YEAR GRANT.
  6. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING MEDICAL SERVICES, CROSSROADS, CRISIS SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

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 October 1982.

    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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