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Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

EIN 87-4691648 · Midland, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PBBHC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF PERMIAN BASIN REGION OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
119.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 119.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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.

  • 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. $5.3 million spent. THE PBBHC IS A CULMINATION OF SEVERAL YEARS OF EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS, REMOVE THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND BUILD SUPPORT AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS FOR A COMPLETE SOLUTION TO THE REGION'S MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.THE PBBHC EXISTS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN. THE PERMIAN BASIN REGION INCLUDES A TOTAL OF 17 WEST TEXAS COUNTIES, WITH A TOTAL POPULATION OF OVER 500,000. THE CENTER WILL INCLUDE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS, ALONG WITH A CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT AND COUNSELING AND THERAPEUTIC SPACES APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. IT IS THE GOAL OF THE PBBHCTO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE PERMIAN BASIS, ALONG WITH SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.TO ACCOMPLISH THIS OBJECTIVE, THE ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THE MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT JOINED TOGETHER TO COLLECTIVELY PLAN THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE. DURING THIS PLANNING PHASE, THE PBBHC WAS FORMED, A PLAN OF ACTION WAS CREATED AND A PROJECT BUDGET WAS DEVELOPED. THE CORNERSTONE OF THIS PROJECT IS THE STATE OF THE ART FACILITY ITSELF THAT WILL ATTRACT QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO A TRADITIONALLY DIFFICULT TO RECRUIT AREA.THE FACILITY WILL BE A THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER IN A LOCATION CENTRAL TO MIDLAND AND ODESSA AND ITS RESIDENTS.THE ESTIMATED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS FACILITY IS IN EXCESS OF $80M. RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR SUCH A FACILITY AND SUPPORTING THE OBJECTIVE OF PBBHC, THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE APPROVED A BILL TO ALLOCATE $40M OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY TEXAS UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE BALANCE OF THE FUNDS NEEDED WILL BE RAISED THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS TO THE PBBHC AND/OR MCHD AND ECHD'S PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. DURING FY2025 THE FACILITY WAS STILL IN CONSTRUCTION PHASE; MOST EXPENSES ARE TO BE CAPITALIZED AS PART OF OVERALL CONSTURCTION UNTIL OPERATIONS BEGAN IN MAY 26, 2026.THE PBBHC WILL BE A RESOURCE TO THE ENTIRE REGION WITH ITS PRINCIPAL PURPOSE TO PROMOTE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MENTAL WELL-BEING AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN.

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 July 2022.

    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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