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Discovery Place is a men-only, non-profit residential addiction treatment retreat located on a peaceful 17-acre countryside campus in Burns, Tennessee (about 30 minutes from Nashville). Since 1997, the program has helped men reclaim their lives from alcohol and substance use disorders by combining a spiritually-focused 12-Step immersion approach with peer-led recovery and community support. With a commitment to whole-person healing—mind, body, and spirit—Discovery Place offers individualized guidance, real-life recovery practice, and lasting community connection.
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Mission
Recovery of alcoholism and drug addiction.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Discovery Place Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDiscovery Place Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Burns, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 621688708. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Discovery Place Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621688708. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Discovery Place Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Discovery Place Inc is located in Burns, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Discovery Place Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Discovery Place Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Discovery Place Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Discovery Place Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Discovery Place is a men-only, non-profit residential addiction treatment retreat located on a peaceful 17-acre countryside campus in Burns, Tennessee (about 30 minutes from Nashville). Since 1997, the program has helped men reclaim their lives from alcohol and substance use disorders by combining a spiritually-focused 12-Step immersion approach with peer-led recovery and community support. With a commitment to whole-person healing—mind, body, and spirit—Discovery Place offers individualized guidance, real-life recovery practice, and lasting community connection. Discovery Place Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Discovery Place Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Discovery Place Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621688708, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DISCOVERY PLACE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Register To Win: Brick Masters Studio – Discovery Place - Kiss 95.1 Charlotte
Discovery Place Science opens exhibition built on LEGOs and engineering - 6AM City
LEGO Brick Masters Studio building a good time at Discovery Place Science - Queen City News
Discovery Place readies plans for new CEO search - The Business Journals
Discovery Place Science Joins the Global City Nature Challenge 2026 - Yahoo Finance
Discovery Place partners with BofA on STEM careers - Charlotte Media Group
Discovery Place and Bank of America Partnership Ignites STEM Careers for Charlotte Students - Yahoo Finance
Aquarium proposal emerges as Charlotte weighs future of Discovery Place - WSOC TV
Discovery Place Kids Rockingham receives $75K state grant - Richmond County Daily Journal
Discovery announces the strategic acquisition of its head office, 1 Discovery Place - Mynewsdesk
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Discovery Place Inc
- What is Discovery Place Inc?
- Discovery Place Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burns, United States. Discovery Place is a men-only, non-profit residential addiction treatment retreat located on a peaceful 17-acre countryside campus in Burns, Tennessee (about 30 minutes from Nashville). Since 1997, the program has helped men reclaim their lives from alcohol and substance use disorders by combining a spiritually-focused 12-Step immersion approach with peer-led recovery and community support. With a commitment to whole-person healing—mind, body, and spirit—Discovery Place offers individualized guidance, real-life recovery practice, and lasting community connection.
- When was Discovery Place Inc founded?
- Discovery Place Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Discovery Place Inc?
- Thomas Mccollum serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Discovery Place Inc located?
- Headquartered in Burns, TN, United States.
- What is Discovery Place Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Discovery Place Inc trustworthy?
- Discovery Place Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Discovery Place Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 621688708.
- What is Discovery Place Inc's website?
- http://www.discoveryplace.info