Nonprofit · EIN 34-1119240
LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC
Tax-exempt · MENTOR, OH 44060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,804,943 | $6,873,705 | -$68,762 | $9,101,942 | $2,847,084 | $6,254,858 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,769,793 | $6,784,939 | -$15,146 | $9,067,729 | $2,750,691 | $6,317,038 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,551,279 | $6,505,805 | $45,474 | $8,636,886 | $2,313,150 | $6,323,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,710,114
- of which government grants
- $1,590,981
- Program service revenue
- $4,813,224
- Investment income
- $43,740
- Net rental income
- $78,216
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,310
- Other revenue
- $237,865
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $252,539
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,456,257
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,734,671
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,317
- Accounting fees
- $22,627
- Occupancy
- $75,270
- Travel
- $27,818
- Depreciation
- $310,179
- Program services (functional)
- $6,296,955
- Management and general (functional)
- $485,594
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,156
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,067,729
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,101,942
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,847,084
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,254,858
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,360,045
- Publicly traded securities
- $427,668
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,229,516
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,342
- Gross receipts
- $6,823,467
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BLASKO THROUGH 33126 | FORMER EXEC- Officer | 40 | $143,855 | $16,059 |
| CHARLES TONG THROUGH 05225 | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $108,684 | $14,978 |
| DALE PURUCZKY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LEWIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PERRINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS LEININGER MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY DELAMOTTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GELOFSACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE GIBBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE PASSAFIUME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| INGRID RODRIGUES-REICHERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TRIPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CUMMINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GILLETTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY KITZBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COLLEEN ROYER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM SATTERFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BERTMAN STARTED 040126 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BLASKO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $141,496 | $15,222 |
| CHARLES TONG | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $109,206 | $14,980 |
| KERRI LUCKNER | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $84,210 | $13,897 |
| DALE PURUCZKY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LEWIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENA MAZI | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PERRINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS LEININGER MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY DELAMOTTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GELOFSACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE GIBBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE PASSAFIUME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INGRID RODRIGUES-REICHERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TRIPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BLASKO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $138,452 | $15,546 |
| CHARLES TONG | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $103,694 | $14,266 |
| JOHN KELLER | CHIEF DEVELO Officer | 40 | $91,328 | $3,835 |
| KERRI LUCKNER | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $79,852 | $13,180 |
| JOHN LEWIS THROUGH 72622 | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH ASHKETTLE THROUGH 22823 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS TUTTLE THROUGH 1423 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DALY THROUGH 72222 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY FRANZ THROUGH 12423 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE REAR THROUGH 11823 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE PURUCZKY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GARRETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LEWIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENA MAZI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PERRINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS LEININGER MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY DELAMOTTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE GELOFSACK STARTED 52323 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE GIBBS STARTED 32823 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART HEALAN STARTED 12423 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBIE MCARTHUR STARTED 52323 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIE PASSAFIUME STARTED 52323 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INGRID RODRIGUES-REICHERT 112222 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TRIPP STARTED 32823 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9083 MENTOR AVE, MENTOR, OH 44060-6462
- In care of
- % CHARLES TONG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE BERTMAN STARTED 040126, 9083 MENTOR AVE, MENTOR, OH 44060
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE BERTMAN STARTED 040126, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (440) 255-0678
- Website
- WWW.LGRC.US
- Return prepared by
- NMS INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS IS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
Program accomplishments
- OUTPATIENT SERVICES: LAKE GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTER PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVCES FOR ADULTS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THEIR OWN OR ANOTHER'S USE OF ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS, BY PROBLEM GAMBLING OR BY MENTAL ILLNESS. LICENSED, TRAINED PROFESSIONALS OFFER SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. OUTPATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS, DRUG TESTING, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP COUNSELING, DUAL DIAGNOSIS, FAMILY GROUP COUNSELING, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT, VIDEO THERAPY AND MORE. DURING OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WE PROVIDED OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO 773 CLIENTS. OF THESE CLIENTS, WE HAD 564 DISCHARGES, AND 73% OF THESE DISCHARGES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED TREATMENT.Expenses $2,833,554 · revenue $1,325,425
- RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS: OUT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS OFFER A PLACE TO RECOVER, HEAL AND BEGIN A NEW LIFE IN SOVRIETY AND HOPE. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THEIR ADDICTION AS WELL AS DEVELOP THE SKILLS, INSIGHT AND SUPPORT TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN SOCRIETY. FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES OF RESIDENTS. THE CENTER OPERATES FOUR LONG-TERM, NON-MEDICAL, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. DURING OUT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WE SERVICE 141 MEN AND 106 WOMEN AT THE RESIDENTAIL TREATMENT FACILITIES. OF THESE RESIDENTS 76% OF MEN AND 67% OF WOMEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OUR PROGRAM.Expenses $2,866,736 · revenue $3,334,259
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES PREVENTION SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND AMBULATORY DETOX.Expenses $596,665 · revenue $153,540
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1119240
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,101,942
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,823,467
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,804,943 | $6,873,705 | $9,101,942 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,769,793 | $6,784,939 | $9,067,729 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,551,279 | $6,505,805 | $8,636,886 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,593,058 | $5,861,849 | $8,539,089 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1119240).
Questions about LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC
- What is the EIN of LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC is 34-1119240.
- Is LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE BERTMAN STARTED 040126.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,855 (MELANIE BLASKO THROUGH 33126, FORMER EXEC-).
- How much revenue does LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,804,943, expenses of $6,873,705 and total assets of $9,101,942 at year end.
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