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Cohen Institute for Student Learning and Mental Health

EIN 82-1799698 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Income
$77,186
Spending
$70,635
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Highest pay
$19,364, president

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 (3)
  1. $67,865 spent. In 2024 the Cohen Institute for Student Learning and Mental Health was able to accomplish many tasks that supported our mission statement. We were able to deliver exceptional evidence-based educational services that provided benefit to children their families and local educational agencies. Institute staff members were able to: 1. Complete excellent objective independent evaluations at the request of school districts. 2. Complete psycho-educational evaluations for families many at a reduced cost. 3. The Cohen Institute staff completed approximately 30 comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations during 2025. 4. 10 percent of these evaluations were done at a reduced cost to assist parents in financial need usually 50 percent reduction but up to 100 percent for families who are not able to pay. 5. Provide consultation to numerous parents and educators to assist them in understanding evaluations intervention individual education plans and a variety of topics.
  2. Consultation was provided at no cost. Some 15-plus consultation sessions were documented to answer parent and educator questions and provide information and recommendations. 6. Provide education and advocacy to parents and educators aimed at facilitating communication and collaboration when navigating the special education process. 7. Advocacy included attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings individual education plan meetings and school conferences 8. Often these meetings were attended at no cost to the family or at reduced cost. 9. Guidance was also given to assist parents in understanding information they had received from their childs school. 10. Recommendations were provided regarding possible outcomes and parent-available options to address concerns. At this time the mission statement continues to be appropriate to address the goals of the Cohen Institute.
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Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 August 2017.

    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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