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Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis

EIN 90-0656137 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Behavioral Health Network is a collaborative effort of providers working together to improve our community by leading behavioral health planning and coordination.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
28
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$247,312, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 31 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 June 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 (19)
  1. $1.4 million spent. EPICC: The EPICC project connects individuals who have overdosed on opioids from the hospital ED to treatment by Recovery Coaches staffed by multiple treatment providers. Over 2000 referrals are made per year. The program emphasizes access to medication assisted treatment to support recovery.
  2. $950,528 spent. MED RESPITE: The MED RESPITE program implements the Healing to Recovery project, which is a collaboration with Haven Recovery House, to establish recuperative care models in recovery housing settings with an evidence-based practice guide. The program serves the homeless and at risk adults within seven counties in Missouri.
  3. $535,382 spent. BCR: The Bridges to Care and Recovery project brings together community leaders to assess the issues that contribute to both positive and negative outcomes that affect the care and recovery of those most in need. The project resulted in specific recommendations to create a sustainable plan to address the gaps between the existing service systems and to strengthen the existing collaborative framework for behavioral health. 134 Churches have received mental health training.
  4. $346,689 spent. BEACN
  5. $254,869 spent. CLT
  6. $2 spent. DOTS
  7. PROGRAMMING
  8. AGING
  9. ERE ADULT
  10. ERE YOUTH
  11. GROW - BG2, CO, SOR, TRANS
  12. H2HH
  13. HOUSING
  14. MIMH CENTER
  15. MO - TAYLER
  16. MO - PAP
  17. SOBERING CENTER
  18. SPC
  19. YOUTH TREE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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