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Peninsula Behavioral Health

EIN 91-0869129 · Port Angeles, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PENINSULA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS CLALLAM COUNTY'S PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELING. PBH BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE, DESERVES ACCESS TO QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE. PBH IS PROUD TO MAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND THERAPY AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2020, PBH WAS AWARDED AN EXPANSION GRANT FROM SAMSHA, TRANSFORMING US INTO A CCBHC.

Income
$21.1 million
Spending
$18.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
184
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$280,966, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $4.6 million spent. CLINICAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES - A WIDE RANGE OF CARING SERVICES IS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. STAFF WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIALTIES OFFER EVALUATIONS, THERAPY AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY AT CRITICAL STAGES OF LIFE. KEY SERVICES INCLUDE ADULT OUTPATIENT THERAPY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, CARE NAVIGATION, YOUTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES, INCLUDING WISE SERVICES AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES.
  2. $2.7 million spent. MEDICAL SERVICES - PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, CONSULTATION WITH PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MONITORING.
  3. $5.4 million spent. CLINICAL INTENSIVE SERVICES - CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING CRISIS RESPITE CARE, COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO CRISIS CALLS. SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES TO THOSE UNHOUSED IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $477,128 spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MENTALLY ILL CITIZENS AND CAREGIVERS IS ENHANCED THROUGH RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS THAT INTEGRATE RECOVERY WITH PRACTICAL INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. ADULT TRANSITION HOMES AND APARTMENTS WITH SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS ARE OFFERED WHEN LESS THAN A SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT ARE REQUIRED.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 January 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 October 21, 2026.

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