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Latah Recovery Center

EIN 83-2149810 · Moscow, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceWeak15 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LATAH RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER INC. IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING PEOPLE WHO ARE IN RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. IT IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, FAMILY MEMBERS, ALLIES, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO RESPECT THE DIGNITY AND EQUALITY OF ALL PEOPLE AND WHO ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTH COMMUNITIES.During the most recent year, the Organization added a second center located in Pullman, Washington. This activity in this Center is recognized as the Whitman County Recovery Community Center

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$718,287
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
23
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$52,537, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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. $701,732 spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE RECOVERY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE. THE CENTER STRIVES TO END DISCRIMINATION SURROUNDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO RECOVERY WHILE ENSURING PEOPLE IN RECOVERY AND THEIR SUPPORTERS ARE VALUED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. THE CENTER SEEKS TO BE THE VOICE FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 May 2019.

    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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