Sorrel Leaf Healing Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE DEEPLY TRANSFORMATIVE, COMPASSIONATE MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING CRISIS RESIDENTIAL CARE, FOR HUMBOLDT'S AND THE NORTH COAST'S YOUNG PEOPLE.
- Income
- $6.5 million
- Spending
- $667,301
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- 21.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 97%
- Employees
- 7
- Highest pay
- $156,477, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 90% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 242% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (2)
- $163,339 spent. SORREL LEAF HEALING CENTER PROCURED A PROPERTY THAT, WITH RENOVATION AND RETROFITTING, WILL PROVIDE 12-BED CRISIS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THE PROPERTY WILL ALSO BE THE SITE LOCATION FOR OUR MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM TO ADDRESS CRISES IN YOUTH BEFORE THEY REQUIRE OUT-OF-HOME CARE.
- $134,593 spent. SORREL LEAF HEALING CENTER MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM PROVIDES MOBILE RESPONSE TO YOUNG PEOPLE 7-18 WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS. SORREL LEAF CARES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN CRISIS FROM A THERAPEUTIC MODEL THAT IS EVIDENCE-BASED, STRENGTH FOCUSED, AND TRAUMA INFORMED. OUR FOCUS IN OUR MOBILE RESPONSE IS ON CRISIS DE-ESCALATION, FAMILY SYSTEMS STABILIZATION, AND ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN ORDER TO COOPERATIVELY DETERMINE WHERE THE CHILD'S NEEDS WILL BE BEST SERVED. WE WORK FROM A FOCUS ON THE INNER STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE THAT EACH CHILD POSSESSES TO HAVE COME THIS FAR, AND SUPPORTING THE PILLARS OF SUPPORT AND RESILIENCE IN THE YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE THAT CAN HELP THEM MOVE THROUGH THIS PERIOD OF CRISIS. OUR MOBILE TEAM WORKS TO SUPPORT THE CHILD THROUGH INTENSIVE DE-ESCALATION AND SHORT-TERM THERAPY, AS WELL AS THE FAMILY/CAREGIVERS TO ASSIST THEM IN HELPING THE CHILD THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE. OUR PRACTITIONERS ARE NON-JUDGEMENTAL, PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE. REQUEST FOR MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM SERVICES WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE BY A LICENSED CLINICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED STAFF MEMBER WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF INITIAL CONTACT DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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