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Downtown Counseling Center Inc

EIN 88-2415957 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VISION: TO BE A MEANS OF GRACE IN THE COMMUNITY, SO NO ONE SUFFERS ALONE. MISSION: AN INITIATIVE OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, THE DCC PROVIDES EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE PSYCHOTHERAPY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY RAISING FUNDS AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO OFFER GREATLY REDUCED RATES TO 20% OF OUR CASELOAD, EXTENDING A COMMUNITY RATE TO PREVENT BURNOUT IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON MENTAL HEALTH.

Income
$309,846
Spending
$270,131
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$78,429, executive di

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (1)
  1. $200,467 spent. VISION: TO BE A MEANS OF GRACE IN THE COMMUNITY, SO NO ONE SUFFERS ALONE. MISSION: AN INITIATIVE OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN CELEBRATION OF 200 YEARS SERVING CHARLOTTESVILLE, THE DOWNTOWN COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE PSYCHOTHERAPY AS A COMMUNITY MENTAL- HEALTH RESOURCE. AS A NON-PROFIT, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REDUCED RATES FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS, AND THOSE WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS NEEDING AID. BY PRIORITIZING AFFORDABILITY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL MEANS, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER 20%+ OF OUR CASELOAD AT REDUCED RATE. WE ARE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATIVE OF OUR GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL DONOR FUNDING OF THIS DCC MISSION FUND. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE OFFERING AN EAP PACKAGE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE STAFF SUCH AS THE HAVEN AND HELPING THE HELPERS RATES FOR TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, EMTS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH HIGH DEDUCTIBLES. WE HAVE REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CHRISTIAN STUDY CENTER AND THE NEXT STEPS PROGRAM FOR UVA STUDENTS. IN 2025, OUR TEAM OFFERED A PARENTING CLASS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHRIST CHURCH IN THE SPRING AND A SOCIAL-SKILLS-BUILDING CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER. THE DOWNTOWN COUNSELING CENTER INCREASED CAPACITY IN 2025 WITH THE ADDITIONAL OF AN INTERN TO THE STAFF. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUED CREATIVE INNOVATION TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS IN OUR AREA. VISION: TO BE A MEANS OF GRACE IN THE COMMUNITY, SO NO ONE SUFFERS ALONE. MISSION: AN INITIATIVE OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN CELEBRATION OF 200 YEARS SERVING CHARLOTTESVILLE, THE DOWNTOWN COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE PSYCHOTHERAPY AS A COMMUNITY MENTAL- HEALTH RESOURCE. AS A NON-PROFIT, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REDUCED RATES FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS, AND THOSE WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS NEEDING AID. BY PRIORITIZING AFFORDABILITY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL MEANS, WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER 20%+ OF OUR CASELOAD AT REDUCED RATE. WE ARE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATIVE OF OUR GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL DONOR FUNDING OF THIS DCC MISSION FUND. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE OFFERING AN EAP PACKAGE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE STAFF SUCH AS THE HAVEN AND HELPING THE HELPERS RATES FOR TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, EMTS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL WITH HIGH DEDUCTIBLES. WE HAVE REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CHRISTIAN STUDY CENTER AND THE NEXT STEPS PROGRAM FOR UVA STUDENTS. IN 2025, OUR TEAM OFFERED A PARENTING CLASS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHRIST CHURCH IN THE SPRING AND A SOCIAL-SKILLS-BUILDING CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER. THE DOWNTOWN COUNSELING CENTER INCREASED CAPACITY IN 2025 WITH THE ADDITIONAL OF AN INTERN TO THE STAFF. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUED CREATIVE INNOVATION TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS IN OUR AREA.

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

  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 December 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 October 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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