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Recovery Innovations Inc

EIN 71-1018775 · Peoria, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.
  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TO RECOVER, TO SUCCEED IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR GOALS, AND TO RECONNECT TO THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND TO FIND MEANING AND PURPOSE IN LIFE.

Income
$109.4 million
Spending
$118.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,548
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$441,131, president/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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $79.0 million spent. CRISIS: RI'S CRISIS SERVICES INCLUDE RECOVERY RESPONSE CENTERS (CRISIS STABILIZATION PROGRAMS), EVALUATION & TREATMENT (INVOLUNTARY & COURT ORDERED TREATMENT), AND RESPITES. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CREATING "LIVING ROOM" TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH EACH PERSON IS TREATED WITH RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY. OUR CRISIS PROGRAMS ENSURE SAFETY WHILE PROVIDING THE BEST CLINICAL AND MEDICAL TREATMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AND SERVE ALL REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $20.0 million spent. RECOVERY: RI'S RECOVERY SERVICE INCLUDES WELLNESS CITIES CENTERS PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PEER SUPPORT, PHYSICAL FITNESS GYMS, AND EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS. PEER BRIDGER/NAVIGATOR OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY TRANSITION OF OUR PARTICIPANTS (DIVERTING FROM INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION AND RE ADMISSION). THE RI MODEL HAS HAD A GLOBAL IMPACT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD SERVING AS A DEMONSTRATION THAT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS AND/OR ADDICTION IS POSSIBLE, USING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT CREATE RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES RI OFFERS. WE ARE PLACING AN EMPHASIS ON DEMONSTRATING MEASURABLY BOTH THE RECOVERY AND COST SAVINGS BENEFITS OF THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. $4.9 million spent. HEALTH: RI'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, COMMUNITY BUILDING, RECOVERY EDUCATION, AND SEVERAL TRANSITION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; AN AREA OF GREAT STRENGTH FOR RI. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS ASSISTING WITH SHORT AND LONGER-TERM HOUSING TO HELP EASE OUR PARTICIPANTS' INTEGRATION WHILE TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.8 million spent. CONSULTING: RECOVERY INNOVATIONS HAS BEEN A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOPHISTICATED AND EFFECTIVE PEER SUPPORT WORKFORCE. THE CORE OF THIS SUCCESS IS OUR SIGNATURE PEER EMPLOYMENT (CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST) TRAINING. IT'S ENGAGING, CHALLENGING AND TRANSFORMATIVE, AND HOLDS THE HIGH EXPECTATION THAT PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES CAN SUCCEED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. IN ADDITION, RI PROVIDES SEVERAL ADDITIONAL RECOVERY TRAINING COURSES AND TRANSFORMATIVE CONSULTATION FOR THE VA AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ACROSS THE GLOBE.

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 July 2009.

    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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