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Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region

EIN 81-2470039 · Laconia, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAVIGATING RECOVERY OF THE LAKES REGION IS A GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND RECOVERY INFORMED COMMUNITY FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. OUR RECOVERY CENTER IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AN OPEN DOOR FOR THOSE SEEKING AND/OR EMBRACING RECOVERY AS PEOPLE BEGIN AND MAINTAIN THE PATH FOR A PRODUCTIVE LIFE WITHOUT ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$820,277
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$114,915, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $689,784 spent. NAVIGATING RECOVERY OF THE LAKES REGION ADVOCATES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, HELPS PEOPLE NAVIGATE AROUND BARRIERS TO RECOVERY, FACILITATES ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY RESOURCES, SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY OF RECOVERY, PROVIDES PEER-TO-PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATES IN THE DISCOURSE TO COMBAT STIGMA & DISCRIMINATION. CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKERS MENTOR PARTICIPANTS ON THEIR PERSONAL RECOVERY WELLNESS PLANS, AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE BARRIERS TO LONG-TERM RECOVERY. WE HELP PEOPLE FIND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, ASSIST WITH SUPPORT THROUGH THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, AND WORK WITH DCYF TO HELP PEOPLE SEEKING REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE LENGTH OF RECOVERY, REDUCE OVERDOSES, REDUCE LENGTH OF RECURRENCE OF USE, AND IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH & WELLBEING. NAVIGATING RECOVERY OF THE LAKES REGION ADVOCATES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, HELPS PEOPLE NAVIGATE AROUND BARRIERS TO RECOVERY, FACILITATES ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY RESOURCES, SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY OF RECOVERY, PROVIDES PEER-TO-PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATES IN THE DISCOURSE TO COMBAT STIGMA & DISCRIMINATION. CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKERS MENTOR PARTICIPANTS ON THEIR PERSONAL RECOVERY WELLNESS PLANS, AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE BARRIERS TO LONG-TERM RECOVERY. WE HELP PEOPLE FIND EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, ASSIST WITH SUPPORT THROUGH THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, AND WORK WITH DCYF TO HELP PEOPLE SEEKING REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE LENGTH OF RECOVERY, REDUCE OVERDOSES, REDUCE LENGTH OF RECURRENCE OF USE, AND IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH & WELLBEING.

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 August 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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