Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
Provide behavioral health services to clients located in middle and east tennessee
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Volunteer Behavioral Health leads the behavioral health field for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Counselors & therapists in Murfreesboro, Cookeville, and nearby areas.
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Mission
Provide behavioral health services to clients located in middle and east tennessee
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% 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 (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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVolunteer Behavioral Health Care System is a registered health nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 621589440. 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 $95M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621589440. 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.
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System 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 80% 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.
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System has $95M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System 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 major organization. It has $95M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System. 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, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System 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 80% 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.
Volunteer Behavioral Health leads the behavioral health field for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Counselors & therapists in Murfreesboro, Cookeville, and nearby areas. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $95M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621589440, 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.
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 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
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 114 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 114 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System
- What is Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System?
- Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Volunteer Behavioral Health leads the behavioral health field for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Counselors & therapists in Murfreesboro, Cookeville, and nearby areas.
- When was Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System founded?
- Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System?
- Dawn Carlton serves as CFO.
- Where is Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System located?
- Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, United States.
- What is Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System trustworthy?
- Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System 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 Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 621589440.
- What is Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System's website?
- http://www.vbhcs.org