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Prevention Coalition for Success Inc

EIN 81-1398272 · Murfreesboro, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOCUSED ON PREVENTING SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
18
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$83,200, executive director

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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $886,442 spent. NATIONAL DEA PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACKS: PARTNERING WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO LOWER THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION IN THE COUNTY. AT THE APRIL 2025 DRUG TAKEBACK, 794 LBS OF UNUSED MEDICATION WAS COLLECTED AT FIVE LOCATIONS. PROMOTION OF PROPER DRUG DISPOSAL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING PROMOTION OF PERMANENT DROP BOX LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FREE HOME MEDICATION LOCK BOXES. INCREASED AWARENESS OF RISK OF UNDERAGE ALCOHOL USE THOUGH VIRTUAL REALITY DRIVING SIMULATIONS AND ONLINE EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS. FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE EDUCATION VIA AN INTERACTIVE EVENT NAMED PREVENT4SUCCESS. HOSTED MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MEETINGS TO SHARE RESOURCES ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY.
  2. $153,479 spent. TN SAVE A LIFE - FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM TRAINED 623 FIRST RESPONDERS IN A 14 COUNTY AREA. FIRST RESPONDERS REFERRED 161 INDIVIDUALS TO CARE COORDINATORS FOR PEER SUPPORT AND REFERRAL TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
  3. $88,435 spent. CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE SAFE BABY COURT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM. CONTINUED THE FAMILY PRESERVATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO COORDINATE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR RUTHERFORD COUNTY FAMILIES WITH A CHILD EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. CONTINUED THE FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE PROGRAMS WITH PROJECT LIFELINE TO INCREASE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE.

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 2016.

    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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