Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc
Only null% goes to programs
Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Westport, Connecticut, registered in 1976, with $1,267,118 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
90 Post Rd, Westport, CT, 06880 EIN 06-0935732 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 6.5% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$186K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc: 2 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 90 Post Rd, Westport, CT, 06880
- City
- Westport
- State
- Connecticut
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $585K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $313KNet assets $186K
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$499K
Total liabilities
$313K
Net assets
$186K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,267,118▲6.5% | $1,264,615▲2.0% | $186,099▲1.4% | $499,121▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,190,207▼15.6% | $1,240,049▼12.7% | $183,596▼21.4% | $508,665▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,409,915▲25.5% | $1,420,642▲21.2% | $233,438▼6.7% | $417,215▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,123,131▼1.2% | $1,172,136▲9.9% | $250,155▼16.4% | $366,123▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,137,087▲46.9% | $1,066,889▲53.8% | $299,160▲30.7% | $397,693▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $773,853▲32.3% | $693,546▲26.1% | $228,962▲54.0% | $369,260▲98.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $584,720▲22.3% | $549,783▲22.7% | $148,655▲30.7% | $185,700▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $478,201▲39.5% | $448,087▲18.5% | $113,718▲246% | $141,314▲287% | 990 |
| 2015 | $342,699▼30.5% | $378,248▼20.2% | $32,848▼52.0% | $36,561▼55.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $493,082▼15.7% | $474,147▼16.0% | $68,397▲38.3% | $81,247▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $584,699 | $564,286▲13.2% | $49,462▲45.3% | $50,994▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $498,408▼14.3% | $34,049▲1333% | $50,643▲56.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $581,807▼12.4% | -$2,761▼178% | $32,435▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $664,443 | $3,540▼87.8% | $36,163▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $664,298 | $28,958 | $31,455 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $190K total
13 grants to Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc totaling $190K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,850 |
| Wheeler Clinic Inc | The youth recovery mini-grant is used to start a smart recovery meeting for teens or young adults who use substances, an alternative peer group sober social events and activities for the same age group, and a smart family & friends meeting for caregivers or other supports. funds can be used for any costs related to successfully starting the meetings/groups including training, materials, staff, space, food, activities, incentives, or other creative ideas. | 2023 | $18,419 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $28,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $17,175 |
| Wheeler Clinic Inc | The cross mini-grant is used to start a smart recovery meeting for teens or young adults who use substances, an alternative peer group sober social events and activities for the same age group, and a smart family & friends meeting for caregivers or other supports. funds can be used for any costs related to successfully starting the meetings/groups including training, materials, staff, space, food, activities, incentives, or other creative ideas." | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $14,875 |
| Wheeler Clinic Inc | The cross mini-grant is used to start a smart recovery meeting for teens or young adults who use substances, an alternative peer group sober social events and activities for the same age group, and a smart family & friends meeting for caregivers or other supports. funds can be used for any costs related to successfully starting the meetings/groups including training, materials, staff, space, food, activities, incentives, or other creative ideas." | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $11,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $5,850 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-0935732, based in Westport, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc's EIN?
- Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0935732.
- How much revenue does Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc report?
- Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc reported $1,267,118 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Positive Directions-the Center For Prevention and Counseling Inc (EIN 06-0935732) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.