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Transforming Research Into Action to Improve the Lives of Students

EIN 93-3809957 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY BY EQUIPPING SCHOOL STAFF WITH THE TRAINING AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE BASED AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMMING TO THEIR STUDENTS.

Income
$16.9 million
Spending
$17.6 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
101
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$77,903, ciio

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (3)
  1. $4.2 million spent. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: THIS PROGRAM NURTURES IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS LIKE EMPATHY, SELF-AWARENESS, AND RESPECT. THROUGH BRIEF CLASSROOM LESSONS, EDUCATORS HELP THEIR STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE STRONG EMOTIONS, MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $5.2 million spent. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AND MINDFULNESS SKILLS GROUPS OFFER EARLY INTERVENTION SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. DELIVERED BY SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, THESE SESSIONS HELP STUDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR SYMPTOMS AND BUILD A TOOLBOX OF EFFECTIVE COPING SKILLS.
  3. $2.2 million spent. SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT: THE SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES THE WHOLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, HELPING LEADERSHIP BUILD EFFECTIVE PROTOCOLS, ENSURING SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE PREPARED, EMPOWERING STAFF AND CAREGIVERS, AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL CARE PROVIDERS.

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 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 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 2024.

    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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