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Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse Inc

EIN 74-2607737 · Kerrville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$888,115
Spending
$913,189
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$171,392, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 221% 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 August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 August 31, 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 (1)
  1. $808,922 spent. HCCADA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDNG PREVENTION, INTERVNTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE HILL COUNTRY AREA. SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE PREVENTION FOCUSED AND SERVED 1,000 CHILDREN IN 5 COUNTIES, AND 4 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS 750 ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. SCHOOLS REPORTED THAT 85% OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, STRONGER COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND IMPROVED REFUSAL SKILLS TO DEAL WITH BULLYING, SUBSTANCE USE AND OTHER NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OF OUR SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND OTHER RELATED CONEQUENCES. SACADA PROVIDED 500 ADULTS WITH LONG TERM RECOVERY COACHING SERVICES AND 200 ADULTS WITH SHORT TERM RECOVERY SERVICES. OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 200 ADULTS. PROGRAM OUTCOMES INCLUDED: LONGTERM RECOVERY, STABLE HOUSING AND EMPOLYMENT. HCCADA IS A STATE LICENSED OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT FACILITY THAT PROVIDES PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS REACH AND MAINTAIN LONG TERM SOBRIETY, GAIN EMPLOYMENT, LIVE IN RECOVERY FRIENDLY ENVIROMENTS AND DEVELOPED STRONGER SUPPORT SYSTEM. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TEACHING DWI AND OTHER INTERVENTION CLASSES TO HELP CLIENTS MEET COURT AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND INCREASE PUBLIC SAFTEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 January 1992.

    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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