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Terros Inc

EIN 86-0252067 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TERROS HEALTH IS A WHOLE HEALTH, WHOLE PERSON INTEGRATED CARE PROVIDER DELIVERING PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH, PREVENTION, WELLNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES. TERROS HEALTH SEEKS TO INSPIRE CHANGE FOR LIFE FOR ARIZONANS THROUGH OUR VALUES OF INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, EMPOWERMENT WITH DIVERSITY WOVEN THROUGHOUT. TERROS HEALTH PROVIDES A FULL SPECTRUM OF PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN A PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME INTEGRATED CARE MODEL.

Income
$127.9 million
Spending
$147.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
1,836
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$481,507, bh & concierge medical 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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (4)
  1. $84.5 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDE INTEGRATED WHOLE PERSON CARE TO FAMILIES, ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN; PROVIDING PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE, WELLNESS, PREVENTION, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND ADDICTION TREATMENT, SCHOOL BASED SERVICES, LIVING SUPPORTS, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT), INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPIES,GENDER-SPECIFIC SERVICES. THESE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SERVICES, INTEGRATED WITH PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, HELP PATIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF WELLNESS AND INDEPENDENCE. SERVICES ARE EVIDENCED BASED AND TRAUMA INFORMED. FOR THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 26,100 PEOPLE RECEIVED OUTPATIENT SERVICES.
  2. $12.8 million spent. CRISIS SERVICES INCLUDE: 1) MOBILE CRISIS SERVICE TEAMS ASSIST FAMILIES, ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA FACING AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY THROUGH THE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. TEAMS RESPOND TO SITUATIONS ON SITE, WHETHER IN THE HOME, AT SCHOOL, ON THE STREETS, OR IN A HOSPITAL AND PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CONNECTION TO CARE, AND FOLLOW-UP CARE. FOR THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 8,700 PEOPLE RECEIVED CRISIS SERVICES.
  3. $12.8 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS FAMILY-FOCUSED TREATMENT TO ENSURE HEALTHY FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. SPECIALTY SERVICES FOCUS ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT TO FAMILIES WHERE SUBSTANCE USE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS PUTTING CHILDREN AT RISK. THESE SERVICES PROMOTE FAMILY STABILITY WHILE SUPPORTING CHILD SAFETY. PROVIDING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUCCESFULLY RAISE CHILDREN TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES FOCUS ON LEARNING, COPING SKILLS, SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, AND BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT. SERVICES ARE EVIDENCED BASED AND TRAUMA INFORMED. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,200 FAMILIES SERVED BY FAMILY SERVICES DURING THE YEAR.
  4. $16.8 million spent. TERROS HEALTH IS A RECOGNIZED PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH) WHICH PROVIDES INTEGRATED PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. COMMUNITY PREVENTION SERVICES PROVIDE TESTING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS AT RISK OR CURRENTLY INFECTED WITH HIV AND OTHER SEXUALLYTRANSMITTED INFECTIONS. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ARTS, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE HARMFUL BEHAVIORS. FOR THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 7,700 PEOPLE RECEIVED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AND APPROXIMATELY 400 PEOPLE RECEIVED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.

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 February 1972.

    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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