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Buckelew Programs
Buckelew Programs reported $23.1 million in revenue and $25.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.17 went to program services, $8.78 to management and general costs and $3.05 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 93.4% of the total. Government grants made up 84.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $246,313 (CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 65% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $25MFor context, the median across 864 covered mental health & crisis intervention charities: $86.13 programs, $13.87 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $23MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.2% | 85.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 93.4% | 26.4% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 84.4% | 14.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 6.4% | 69.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $246,313 | $324,111 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.98% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.2 | 6.2 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSupported housing:Buckelew Programs supported housing is built on the belief that safe housing, combined with personalized support, is essential to recovery. Central to our approach is the continuum of care we provide, ensuring clients are supported at every stage - from crisis intervention to recovery and long-term stability. Our flexible service model adapts to the unique needs of each individual, offering everything from intensive care to more independent living with minimal assistance. This continuum empowers clients to rebuild their lives with the necessary level of care at every step
Recovery:Buckelew Programs recovery services help individuals with alcohol and substance use challenges begin and succeed in their recovery journey. Sober-living residences are supportive programs where clients who complete detox and treatment continue developing life skills for recovery and successful transition into the community
Suicide prevention:buckelew's suicide prevention program provides outreach, education and peer-to-peer support for those impacted by suicide loss. We operate one of california's 12 suicide & crisis lifeline call centers, part of the national 988 network. Our 24/7 call center responds to calls from marin, sonoma, lake and mendocino counties, offering free and confidential services to anyone experiencing any level of distress. By calling or texting 988, individuals are connected with highly trained counselors who provide compassionate support, active listening and referrals to life-saving…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $229,183 | $0 | $17,130 | $246,313 |
| CHIEF FINANCE AND ADMIN. OFFICER Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $175,445 | $0 | $11,347 | $186,792 |
| REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,161 | $0 | $18,149 | $177,310 |
| CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $165,248 | $0 | $2,057 | $167,305 |
| REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $160,131 | $0 | $1,640 | $161,771 |
| REGIONAL DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,647 | $0 | $11,553 | $157,200 |
| HEAD OF PEOPLE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $138,483 | $0 | $16,281 | $154,764 |
| INSTITUTIONAL GIVING MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,786 | $0 | $16,187 | $131,973 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Buckelew Programs (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $591K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5279
- Volunteers Part I, line 655
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses onlyIndividuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
11 private foundations reported grants to Buckelew Programs totaling $129K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Buckelew Programs spent in FY2025, $88.17 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Buckelew Programs's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Buckelew Programs reported that 88.2% of its $25.2 million in expenses went to program services, 8.8% to management and general and 3.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Buckelew Programs pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Buckelew Programs reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $246,313, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Buckelew Programs get its money?
Of $23.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 93.4% came from contributions and grants (including 84.4% from government grants) and 6.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Buckelew Programs a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7088977 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621359349314792 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541359349306134 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401319349304675 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331249349303353 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202210619349301616 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131059349302043 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7088977: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.