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Central Wyoming Counseling Center

EIN 83-0186967 · Casper, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES IN WYOMING THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, INNOVATION AND COMPASSION

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$15.1 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
252
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$237,853, ceo

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $6.1 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING: CENTRAL WYOMING COUNSELING CENTER (CWCC) PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. CWCC OFFERS A DISCOUNTED/SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME TO ENSURE NO ONE IS DENIED ACCESS TO SERVICES DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, COUPLES, AND FAMILY COUNSELING, ALONG WITH SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIES FOR STUDENTS IN SEVERAL NEARBY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN ADDITION TO COUNSELING SERVICES, CWCC PROVIDES MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES IN WHICH PROFESSIONALS ARE DEPLOYED INTO THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST DURING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. A SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO TALK TO CRISIS SPECIALISTS, AND CRISIS STABILIZATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A CALM, SUPERVISED, NON-HOSPITAL SETTING. CWCC ALSO PARTNERS WITH A PHARMACY TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PRESCRIPTION FILLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN APPOINTMENT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE.
  2. $4.8 million spent. SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY: CENTRAL WYOMING COUNSELING CENTER (CWCC) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES ROOTED IN AN EVIDENCE-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH. OUTPATIENT RECOVERY SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL & GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY SUPPORT TREATMENT, RELAPSE PREVENTION TREATMENT, WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), TREATMENT FOR STIMULATE USE DISORDERS, AND EMDR THERAPY. CWCC ALSO PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS SEEKING RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THESE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPY GROUPS, PARENTING CLASSES, PEER SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CO-OCCURRING PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. LENGTH OF STAY VARIES DEPENDENT ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEEDS. CWCC ALSO PROVIDES MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES IN WHICH PROFESSIONALS ARE DEPLOYED INTO THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST DURING A SUBSTANCE USE-RELATED CRISIS.

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 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 June 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 1961.

    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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