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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2026 Expires: August 2028

Nova Behavioral Health, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(937) 253-1680
43 E Babbitt St
Dayton, OH, 45405
http://www.novabehavioralhealth.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Nova Behavioral Health, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
According to Nova Behavioral Health, Inc., the mission is "to provide individuals and families opportunities for positive change."

Year, State Incorporated:
1979, OH

Also Known As:
NorthStar Halfway House, Nova Behavioral Health, Nova House Association, Inc.

Nova Behavioral Health, Inc.'s services include treatment for adults experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health issues. Nova Behavioral Health has residential, programs, withdrawal management services, medication assisted treatment and outpatient programs as well as transitional housing.

For the year ended June 30, 2025, Nova Behavioral Health, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $7,628,353
Total Program Expenses $7,628,353

Chief Executive
Laura Ferrell, CEO

Chair of the Board
Richard Lee

Board Size
11

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Nova Behavioral Health, Inc.'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Program Service Revenue $5,164,070
Contributions and Grants $2,379,501
Other Revenue $601,424
Investment Income $194,140
Total Income $8,339,135

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $8,339,135
Total expenses: $8,468,074
  Program expenses $7,628,353
  Fundraising expenses $21
  Administrative expenses $839,700
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-128,939
Beginning Net Assets $7,397,259
Other Changes In Net Assets $217,244
Ending Net Assets $7,485,564
Total Liabilities $524,767
Total Assets $8,010,331

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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley