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Archways Inc

EIN 59-2341993 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARCHWAYS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PRIVATELY-GOVERNED ORGANIZATION. THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IT HAS PROVIDED A WIDE ARRAY OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN BROWARD COUNTY SINCE ITS INCORPORATION IN 1982. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE OR WITH CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL ILLNESS. CLIENTS ARE SERVED IN A CLUBHOUSE MILIEU WITH MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, SUPPORTED HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AT SEVERAL LEVELS, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. IT ALSO PROVIDES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE COUNTY.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
87
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$139,024, executive director/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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% 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 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $2.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES RANGING FROM HIGHLY STRUCTURED TO VERY INDEPENDENT SETTINGS, WHICH INCLUDE GROUP HOMES AND SUPERVISED APARTMENTS. THE GROUP SETTINGS OFFER 24-HOUR, ON-PREMISE SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 22 RESIDENTS. SUPERVISED APARTMENT FACILITIES PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 42 RESIDENTS. STAFF ARE ON PREMISE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. MANY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES SINCE ITS INCEPTION, AND NOW ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.6 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE AND TREATMENT PLANS, LINK CLIENTS WITH SUPPORT SERVICES, MONITOR CLIENT PROGRESS AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SERVICES RECEIVED AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED AS A PARTNER IN THE REHABILITATION PROCESS.
  3. $831,280 spent. NURSING AND MEDICAL SERVICES: PSYCHIATRISTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN'S) PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS MENTAL STATUS, ESTABLISH A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP, FORM A DIAGNOSIS, AND INITIATE TREATMENT PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES HELP MONITOR AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS AND OFFER GUIDANCE IF MEDICAL CONCERNS ARISE.
  4. $756,278 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED INCLUDE OUTPATIENT SERVICES, DAY PROGRAM, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM. OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDES ON-SITE EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS MENTAL STATUS, ASSIST IN TREATMENT PLANNING AND COORDINATE PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT SERVICES. THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES AND PSYCHIATRIC DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CLIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR WORK SKILLS AND MAKE THE TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROMOTE ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS ARE OFFERED ENCOMPASSING A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT TOPICS. IN ADDITION, REFERRALS ARE PROVIDED WHEN A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM IS IDENTIFIED. NURSING AND MEDICAL SERVICES: PSYCHIATRISTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN'S) PROVIDE PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS MENTAL STATUS, ESTABLISH A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP, FORM A DIAGNOSIS, AND INITIATE TREATMENT PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES HELP MONITOR AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS AND OFFER GUIDANCE IF MEDICAL CONCERNS ARISE.

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 May 1984.

    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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