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Kitsap Mental Health Service

EIN 91-1020106 · Bremerton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OFFERING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY-ORIENTED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE.

Income
$75.1 million
Spending
$68.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
835
Volunteers
83
Highest pay
$379,962, cmo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $15.8 million spent. 24-HOUR SERVICES. WE OPERATE FIVE SEPARATE UNITS. WE HAVE A 15 BED ADULT EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY, A 10 BED ADOLESCENT EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY, A 16 BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, A 16-BED 24-HOUR CRISIS STABILIZATION FACILITY AND A 16-BED RECOVERY TREATMENT FACILITY. THE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROVIDE TREATMENT BEDS TO INVOLUNTARILY DETAINED INDIVIDUALS DESIGNED TO RESOLVE ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC EPISODES AND RETURN THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO THE COMMUNITY AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES. VOLUNTARY INPATIENT TREATMENT IS OFFERED ON A SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS. THE SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CLIENTS NEEDING EXTRA SUPPORT, RETURNING THEM TO THE COMMUNITY WHEN APPROPRIATE AND HOUSING IS AVAILABLE.
  2. $12.4 million spent. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES WITHIN OUR CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (AGED UNDER 18). WE HAVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF THERAPISTS, MEDICAL STAFF AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALISTS WHO UTILIZE A TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $2.5 million spent. ADULT SERVICES WITHIN OUR ADULT OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (AGED 18+). WE HAVE SEVEN MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF CASE MANAGERS, THERAPISTS, MEDICAL STAFF AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALISTS WHO UTILIZE A TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, ALONG WITH OTHER TEAMS THAT PROVIDE ANCILLARY SERVICES TO SUPPORT OUR ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES. ADULT OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDES BRIEF THERAPY SERVICES, SITUATION SPECIFIC CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY TO HELP CLIENTS REDUCE SYMPTOMS.
  4. $30.8 million spent. KMHS PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES, AND ITEMS THAT FALL INTO OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SERVICES SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS, INITIAL INTAKE SERVICES, SERVICES PROVIDED AT JAILS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, AND OPERATIONS OF OUR HOUSING PROGRAM INCLUDING TENANCY SUPPORTS.
  5. (Expenses $ 30,756,619 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 2,616,825) KMHS PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES, AND ITEMS THAT FALL INTO OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SERVICES SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS, INITIAL INTAKE SERVICES, SERVICES PROVIDED AT JAILS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, AND OPERATIONS OF OUR HOUSING PROGRAM INCLUDING TENANCY SUPPORTS.

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 October 1978.

    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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