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Jefferson Community Counseling Center

EIN 91-1539432 · Port Townsend, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DISCOVERY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE IS A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER DEDICATED TO PROVIDING STATE OF THE ART SERVICES TO FOSTER RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE IN AN ACCESSIBLE, RESPECTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
85
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$191,674, medical director

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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. $1.1 million spent. CRISIS, CASE MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN APPLYING FOR AND RECEIVING APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF NEED. CRISIS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24/7. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO TREATMENT FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. DBH PROVIDES 24/7 DESIGNATED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, WHO ARE LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH STAFF, TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH EVALUATION ANDEMERGENCY ACCESS TO TREATMENT.
  2. $2.2 million spent. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT - TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT, GROUP TREATMENT, DAY TREATMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS - SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE - ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
  3. $1.0 million spent. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES - DBH'S MEDICAL TEAM CONSISTS OF STAFF TRAINED TO CARE FOR THE NEEDS OF BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THE TEAM INCLUDES ARNP, RN, LPN AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT STAFF WITH EXTENSIVEEXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS. MEDICATION EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULTATION WITH PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS IS PROVIDED
  4. $907,466 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS - DBH ALSO PROVIDES YOUTH WRAP AROUND INTENSIVE SERVICES (WISE), AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO UNHOUSE PEOPLE AND PEOPLE WHO COME INTO CONTACT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.

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 May 1992.

    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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