South Central Behavioral Services
Organized to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling and foster care services
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South Central Behavioral Services is a nonprofit organization based in KEARNEY, United States. Annual revenue: $5.9 million. EIN: 470645229.
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Mission
Organized to provide mental health and substance abuse counseling and foster care services
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· vs. 8 similar charities in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show South Central Behavioral Services with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1975, it predates 83% of the charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. Explore United States
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Central Behavioral Services is a registered nonprofit based in Kearney, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 470645229. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
South Central Behavioral Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 470645229. 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.
South Central Behavioral Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
South Central Behavioral Services is located in Kearney, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, South Central Behavioral Services has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for South Central Behavioral Services. 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, South Central Behavioral Services 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
South Central Behavioral Services is a nonprofit organization based in KEARNEY, United States. Annual revenue: $5.9 million. EIN: 470645229. South Central Behavioral Services is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Yes, donations to South Central Behavioral Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Central Behavioral Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470645229, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
SOUTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL SERVICES 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about South Central Behavioral Services
- What is South Central Behavioral Services?
- South Central Behavioral Services is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kearney, United States. South Central Behavioral Services is a nonprofit organization based in KEARNEY, United States. Annual revenue: $5.9 million. EIN: 470645229.
- When was South Central Behavioral Services founded?
- South Central Behavioral Services was founded in 1975.
- Who leads South Central Behavioral Services?
- Bob Shueey serves as Ceosecretary.
- Where is South Central Behavioral Services located?
- Headquartered in Kearney, NE, United States.
- What is South Central Behavioral Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South Central Behavioral Services trustworthy?
- South Central Behavioral Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 South Central Behavioral Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470645229.
- What is South Central Behavioral Services's website?
- http://www.scbsne.com