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Counseling and Consultation Service Inc

EIN 62-1425012 · Limestone, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSESS, TREAT AND PROVIDE CONSULTATION REGARDING SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR YOUTHFUL, ADOLESCENT SEXUAL OFFENDERS, VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$171,648, ceo (current)

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. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $3.9 million spent. STEPPENSTONE & SUMMIT YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER IN LIMESTONE - PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY TREATING TEENAGE MALES (13-17) EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. OUR CAMPUS IS A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY LICENSED BY THE DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR 33 BOYS. THE CENTER PROVIDES A HIGH STAFF TO RESIDENT RATIO ALONG WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $1.0 million spent. INDIAN RIDGE - LOCATED IN JOHNSON CITY IS LICENSED FOR 12 BOYS AGES 13-17 YEARS OLD. THERE ARE TWO BOYS PER ROOM IN AN EFFORT TO INTEGRATE THEM BACK TO A MORE FAMILY LIKE ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS ATTEND COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION.
  3. $1.8 million spent. FOSTER CARE SERVICES FOR TN CHILDREN RELATED TO THIER ORIGINAL MISSION AND PROGRAMING.
  4. $223,000 spent. PERSIMMION- SUNSET HOUSE IS A STAFF RAN FOSTER HOME LICENSED FOR 3 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-17. THESE YOUTH HAVE STEPPED DOWN FROM A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OR GROUP HOME. THESE YOUTH ARE PERMITTED TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, ATTEND COLLEGE, SEEK EMPLOYMENT, ETC. TENNEESSEE PROGRAM- A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR ALL YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THEY ASSIST IN WORKING WITH YOUTH WITH TRAUMA, UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS, AND HARMFUL BEHAVIORS.FOSTER CARE- A SEPERATE PROGRAM FOR FOSTER CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-17.
  5. $399,831 spent. KINGSPORT OUTPATIENT - COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1990 AS A 501 (C) (3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. CCS HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE SINCE ITS INCEPTION. OVER THE YEARS, CCS HAS ASSISTED IN PREVENTING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN FROM BEING VICTIMIZED AND HELPED MAKE EAST TENNESSEE, SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA A SAFER PLACE FOR CHILDREN, WOMEN AND FAM

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 1990.

    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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