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Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc

EIN 62-0716063 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The CADAS mission is to deliver the highest quality treatment, prevention, and educational services to the chemically dependent, their families, and the community at large, regardless of their ability to pay.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
215
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$264,233, executive director

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% 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 3% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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. $6.7 million spent. ADULT TREATMENT-INCLUDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND DAY TREATMENT. APPROXIMATELY 996 PERSONS SERVED. (Expenses $ 1,005,791 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,402,776) FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT & TRANSITION - DESIGNED TO HELP MOTHERS WITH ADDICTIONS TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. PROVIDES APARTMENT LIVING/SUPPORT.
  2. $2.1 million spent. ADOLESCENT TREATMENT-SAME SERVICES AS ADULTS, EXCEPT THAT LONGER PERIODS OF INPATIENT TREATMENT ARE REQUIRED. APPROXIMATELY 184 PERSONS SERVED.
  3. $1.2 million spent. ADULT TRANSITION IS A SAFE HAVEN FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH TREATMENT AND EITHER HAVE NO HOME TO RETURN TO OR A HOME THAT MIGHT HINDER THEIR PROGRESS. APPROXIMATELY 342 PERSONS WENT THROUGH THE TRANSITION UNIT. (Expenses $ 1,005,791 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,402,776) FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT & TRANSITION - DESIGNED TO HELP MOTHERS WITH ADDICTIONS TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. PROVIDES APARTMENT LIVING/SUPPORT.
  4. $1.0 million spent. FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT & TRANSITION - DESIGNED TO HELP MOTHERS WITH ADDICTIONS TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN. PROVIDES APARTMENT LIVING/SUPPORT.

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 June 1965.

    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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