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Behavioral Health Associates

EIN 74-3038926 · Lehighton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES.

Income
$27.3 million
Spending
$25.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
572
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$243,204, education manager

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 March 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 (4)
  1. $4.3 million spent. MAHONING VALLEY ACADEMY:PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INTENSIVE SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM.POPULATION OF CHILDREN AVERAGES BETWEEN 62-65 FOR THE YEAR, 100% OF WHICH RECEIVED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DURING A SUMMER SESSION.THIS PROGRAM IS CALLED EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR. LICENSED THROUGH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
  2. $2.5 million spent. PRIDE:BY COMBINING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, THERAPEUTIC CARE, AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL); WE CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE. THE PRIDE PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, WHICH FOSTERS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND AN EVENTUAL TRANSITION BACK TO THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT.
  3. $3.4 million spent. JOURNEY/PARTIAL:THE JOURNEY PROGRAM OFFERS PSYCHOEDUCATION TO STUDENTS, FAMILY SYSTEM, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS ARE BEING MET FOR THE STUDENT. THIS ALL-ENCOMPASSING PROGRAM PROVIDES STATE-ALIGNED CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN A THERAPEUTIC AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS WILL BE HELD TO THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ACADEMIC STANDARDS WHILE BEING SUPPORTED IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IDENTIFIES AND MEETS A STUDENT'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS.
  4. $8.7 million spent. PROVIDE SERVICES TO OTHER ACADEMIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND OUTPATIENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 March 2004.

    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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