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East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

EIN 75-6048629 · Longview, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES AND REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE THROUGH EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION. WE ALSO HELP YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL NEEDS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
46
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$119,068, ceo & exec. dir

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% 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 August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (7)
  1. $595,143 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES FIFTEEN AND TWENTY FIVE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INTENSE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS EDUCATION, THE YOUTH TRANSITION CENTER HAS FOUR KEY PROGRAMS: JOB READY WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SOFT SKILLS EDUCATION INCLUDING CAREER ASSESSMENT AND JOB SEARCH; TRANSITIONAL HOUSING WHICH PROVIDES EXPLORATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY WITH PROPERTY MANAGERS; HEALTHY INSIDE AND OUT WHICH PROVIDES PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE INCLUDING GROUP/INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING WITH A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR; AND OPERATION TURNAROUND PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND GUIDANCE FOR THOSE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. A TOP PRIORITY IS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT TO ELEVATE PARTICIPANTS OUT OF POVERTY.
  2. $429,822 spent. NALOXONE - ETCADA'S NALOXONE PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS ACROSS EAST TEXAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO LIFESAVING MEDICATION AND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES OVERDOSE RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TRAINING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY IN AN EMERGENCY. ETCADA DISTRIBUTES FREE NARCAN, A FORM OF NALOXONE, TO ENSURE IT IS READILY AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITIES WHERE IT IS MOST NEEDED. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM EXPANDS AWARENESS, REDUCES STIGMA, AND STRENGTHENS LOCAL CAPACITY TO PREVENT FATAL OVERDOSES. THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 5,833 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $375,334 spent. RECOVERY - ETCADA'S RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES (RSS) PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING AND SUSTAINING RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PERSON-CENTERED, PEER-DRIVEN SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE, MOTIVATE, AND GUIDE PARTICIPANTS ALONG THEIR CHOSEN RECOVERY PATHWAY. SERVICES INCLUDE RECOVERY COACHING, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND CONNECTIONS TO TREATMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. ETCADA WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIES TO BUILD SKILLS, REDUCE BARRIERS, AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND WELLNESS. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS SUSTAINED RECOVERY AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 907 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $299,180 spent. PRC - ETCADA'S PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER (PRC) SERVES AS A REGIONAL HUB FOR SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION DATA, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM COLLECTS AND SHARES LOCAL DATA TO HELP GUIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS AND SUPPORT INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. THE PRC PROVIDES TRAINING TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN PREVENTION CAPACITY. IT ALSO CONDUCTS TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECKS TO REDUCE YOUTH ACCESS TO NICOTINE PRODUCTS AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE RETAIL PRACTICES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE PRC SUPPORTS COORDINATED, EFFECTIVE PREVENTION STRATEGIES ACROSS THE REGION.
  5. $44,903 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
  6. $2,560 spent. OSR - THE OUTREACH, SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS HELP FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS. USING LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNCILORS, ETCADA IS ABLE TO EVALUATE INDIVIDUALS AND DIRECT THEM TO SERVICES OF NEED.
  7. $311 spent. ETCADA'S YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 15-25 WHO ARE AT RISK, IN OR EXITING FOSTER CARE, OR HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA OR VICTIMIZATION. THE PROGRAM DELIVERS INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANNING, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING JOB READINESS AND WORKFORCE NAVIGATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATION, INCLUDING SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND TUITION SUPPORT, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING STABILIZATION, AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS. ETCADA CONNECTS YOUTH TO HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES, JUVENILE SERVICES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. BY COMBINING DIRECT SERVICES WTIH COORDINATED REFERRALS, THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH BUILD STABILITY, IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND REDUCE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE. THIS YEAR THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 74 INDIVIDUALS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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