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Granite Wellness Centers

EIN 94-2275091 · Roseville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GRANITE WELLNESS CENTERS ("GWC") IS TO "PROMOTE WELLNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE". GWC TREATS SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURING DISORDERS THROUGH A STRONG CONTINUUM OF PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, TREATMENT, AND AFTER-CARE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SUPPORT WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THE FAMILY SYSTEMS.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$10.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
174
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$251,639, 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 99% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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. $3.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE WHERE MEN, WOMEN & THEIR CHILDREN CAN BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY IN RECOVERY. OUR RESEARCH HAS TAUGHT US THAT TREATING THE WHOLE FAMILY GREATLY IMPROVES SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OUTCOMES. GRANITE WELLNESS CENTERS' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE A HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FACILITATED BY A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STAFF OF CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS, LICENSED THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MEDICAL STAFF. SERVICES ARE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH AVAILABILITY VARIED DEPENDING ON LOCATION. PROGRAMS FOR 30-90 DAYS MAY INCLUDE, INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY, RECREATION, EXERCISE, NUTRITIONAL PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. OUTCLIENT SERVICES - UP TO A 1-YEAR PROGRAM; AMOUNT OF CONTACTS AND TYPES OF COUNSELING APPROACHES VARY DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANS. FEATURES GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING USING EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS. ACCESS TO A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF CERTIFIED DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELORS, LICENSED THERAPISTS, AND MEDICAL STAFF. MOST INSURANCE IS ACCEPTED; SLIDING SCALE FEES AVAILABLE; MEDI-CAL IS ACCEPTED AS FULL PAYMENT IF QUALIFIED. ONSITE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE. ACCESS TO ANCILLARY SERVICES, INCLUDING PARENTING CLASSES, TOBACCO CESSATION, ANGER MANAGEMENT.
  3. $1.3 million spent. DUI - GRANITE WELLNESS CENTERS IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS) TO PROVIDE COURT MANDATED DUI PROGRAMS. WE ARE A PROVIDER OF WET AND RECKLESS. THIS 6-WEEK DUI CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO WERE FOUND GUILTY OF DRINKING AND DRIVING BUT HAD A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL AT OR BELOW THE LEGAL LIMIT. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER PROGRAMS RANGING FROM 3 TO 18 MONTHS.OUR DUI PROGRAMS INCLUDE FACE-TO-FACE, EDUCATION, AND GROUP SESSIONS. GWC COUNSELORS BRING COMPASSION AND HUMOR TO EACH PROGRAM, ALONG WITH SERIOUS DISCUSSION AND CLEAR LEARNING GOALS. OUR DUI CLASSES ADDRESSED THE IMPACTS OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS ON THE BODY, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. OTHER KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF DUI LAWS, DRUNK DRIVING, THEORIES OF ADDICTION, AND STRATEGIES TO PREVENT ANOTHER DUI.
  4. $1.5 million spent. GRANITE WELLNESS PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF INTEGRATED, INDIVIDUAL, AND FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, FOCUSED ON OUTCOMES OF LONG-TERM INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RECOVERY, CONTRIBUTIVE CITIZENSHIP, AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING. WE SERVE PLACER AND NEVADA COUNTIES WITH SERVICE SITES IN TRUCKEE, GRASS VALLEY, AUBURN, LINCOLN, AND ROSEVILLE. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION CLASSES, WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND ANCILLARY SERVICES INCLUDING ANGER MANAGEMENT, PARENTING CLASSES, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS.

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 October 1975.

    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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