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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2025 Expires: May 2027

The Morton Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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1028 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY, 40204

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

The Morton Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Morton Center transforms lives through integrated substance use and mental health services, restoring self and preserving family with education, support, and treatment for individuals seeking recovery and emotional well-being.

Year, State Incorporated:
1983, KY

The Morton Center provides outpatient substance use and mental health treatment to individuals of all ages, including specialized programs for adolescents and families. Services include intensive outpatient programs, individual and group counseling, family therapy, educational workshops, and aftercare support. The organization also offers prevention and early intervention programming, as well as professional education and consultation for the community.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, The Morton Center's program expenses were:

Program services $1,323,151
Total Program Expenses $1,323,151

Chief Executive
Priscilla McIntosh, CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Liz Stearman

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Behavioral Health Director, Kentucky Medicaid Humana

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
15

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.25%

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 The Morton Center's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Service fees, net $842,584
Contributions and grants $666,223
Change in beneficial interest in charitable trust $206,009
Special events, net $63,134
Net investment return $4,308
Other revenue $2,015
Total Income $1,784,273

Programs: 77% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $1,784,273
Total expenses: $1,726,385
  Program expenses $1,323,151
  Fundraising expenses $52,885
  Administrative expenses $350,349
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $57,888
Beginning Net Assets $2,634,866
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,692,754
Total Liabilities $113,525
Total Assets $2,806,279
Ending net assets as reported above include $845,084 without donor restrictions and $1,847,670 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported include $850,670 in property and equipment, net.

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