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Mfi Recovery Center

EIN 95-2833715 · Riverside, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$34.8 million
Spending
$29.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
382
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$230,115, director of it

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

    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

    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. $19.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE FACILITIES SERVING MEN, WOMEN, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A 56-BED MEN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 460 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY; A 44-BED WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 190 WOMEN AND 340 CHILDREN, ALLOWING MOTHERS TO RECEIVE TREATMENT WHILE MAINTAINING FAMILY UNITY; AND A 31-BED WOMEN'S PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, SUPPORTING TRANSITION TO LOWER LEVELS OF CARE. IN ADDITION, A 92-BED ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY PROVIDES 24-HOUR NON-MEDICAL CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING WITH 36 BEDS ACROSS FOUR HOMES, OFFERING STRUCTURED, SUPERVISED LIVING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CLIENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND CONTINUE THEIR RECOVERY AS THEY TRANSITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TO OUTPATIENT CARE.
  2. $5.1 million spent. OUTPATIENT DRUG-FREE - DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTPATIENT DRUG-FREE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE. SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH STANDARD OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, AS WELL AS DAY TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS FAMILY AND PARENTING SERVICES AND IN-HOME SUPPORT, PROMOTING RECOVERY, STRENGTHENING FAMILY SYSTEMS, AND HELPING CLIENTS MAINTAIN LONG-TERM SOBRIETY IN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING.
  3. $1.3 million spent. PRIMARY CARE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. UTILIZING AN INTEGRATED, WHOLE-PERSON CARE MODEL, SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND COORDINATED CARE WITH SPECIALTY PROVIDERS WHEN NEEDED. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PREVENTIVE CARE AND PATIENT ENGAGEMENT TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, REDUCE EMERGENCY ROOM UTILIZATION, AND AVOID UNNECESSARY PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION, PRIMARY CARE SERVICES ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, AND MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION, ENSURING CONTINUITY OF CARE AND IMPROVED OVERALL WELL-BEING FOR PATIENTS.
  4. $699,454 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH LEVELS OF TREATMENT. ROY'S DESERT SPRINGS MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IS A 92-BED PROGRAM PROVIDING 24-HOUR NON-MEDICAL CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR ADULTS AGES 18 TO 59, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WHO MEET SPECIFIED CRITERIA, INCLUDING THOSE WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, RECOVERY RESIDENTS OPERATES 36 BEDS ACROSS FOUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOMES, OFFERING STRUCTURED, SUPERVISED HOUSING THAT SUPPORTS CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO OUTPATIENT CARE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES SKILL DEVELOPMENT, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION IN ESSENTIAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, LAUNDRY, AND CLEANING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN COORDINATION WITH COUNTY CONTRACTS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE.

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 April 1973.

    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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