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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1139846

GUIDANCE CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

Financials

$16.9M$15.3M2023$19.7M$20.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GUIDANCE CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$19,711,986$20,088,121-$376,135$8,771,831$3,484,214$5,287,617
December 31, 2023990$16,858,294$15,284,678$1,573,616$8,964,644$3,302,185$5,662,459
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,246,196
of which government grants
$5,209,982
Program service revenue
$14,342,412
Investment income
$88,259
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,500
Other revenue
$35,119

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$934,131
Other salaries and wages
$12,088,556
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,916,711
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,751
Accounting fees
$19,406
Occupancy
$112,416
Travel
$227,457
Depreciation
$421,203
Program services (functional)
$16,730,198
Management and general (functional)
$3,293,736
Fundraising (functional)
$64,187

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,964,644
Total assets, end of year
$8,771,831
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,484,214
Net assets, end of year
$5,287,617
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,929,175
Publicly traded securities
$169,611
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,153,314
Net assets with donor restrictions
$134,303
Gross receipts
$19,714,486
Employees
300
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
KS

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILLIAM WARNESCHIEF MEDICA
Key employee
40$378,499$57,831
DEBRA MORRISAPRN
Key employee
40$165,826$26,474
JEFFERY COPELANDAPRN
Key employee
40$164,826$26,371
JERRY MCDONALDFINANCE DIRE
Former
40$150,958$35,308
ELLIE KOBASHIGAWAAPRN
Key employee
40$162,720$16,695
ASHLEY PHILLIPSCHIEF CLINIC
Highest-paid employee
40$133,718$23,194
MARGARET MYERSCOO
Highest-paid employee
40$128,967$22,719
STEVIE DURKINCEO
Officer
40$59,203$12,963
PAUL SLOBODNIKCFO
Officer
40$3,056$314
LOREN LUTESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JODY KAAZVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KEVIN MORGISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MEGAN SCHUELESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAY BYRNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AGGIE ASHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAT HAPPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK SCHERSCHLIGTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE-MARIE SHORTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANNON MIZEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANA SCHOLTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DIANA GADDISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILLIAM WARNESINTERIM CEO/
Trustee or director, Officer
40$357,606$56,030
ADAM BUHMAN-WIGGSCEO
Former
40$158,345$11,113
JEFF COPELANDAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$139,309$22,239
JERRY MCDONALDFINANCE DIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$117,020$30,158
WICHULEE SEMACHAIAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$124,955$21,019
MARGARET MYERSPROJECT DIRE
Highest-paid employee
40$103,935$18,984
JILL DAVISPHYSICIAN AS
Highest-paid employee
40$104,631$9,867
LOREN LUTESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JERRY GIESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KEVIN MORGISONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MEGAN SCHUELESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAY BYRNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AGGIE ASHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAT HAPPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK SCHERSCHLIGTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANNE-MARIE SHORTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHANNON MIZEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODY KAAZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DIANA GADDISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
500 LIMIT ST, LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048-4435
In care of
% JERRY MCDONALD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LOREN LUTES
Signed the 990
STEVIE DURKIN, CEO
Phone
(913) 682-5118
Return prepared by
JARRED GILMORE & PHILLIPS PA

Mission

THE GUIDANCE CENTER PROMOTES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND PARTNERING IN THE DELIVERY OF GENERAL HEALTHCARE TO THOSE WE SERVE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - ASSIST ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING INTERVENTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 541 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
    Expenses $6,943,971 · revenue $1,077,465
  • OUTPATIENT ACTIVITIES - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR A WIDE RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS, FROM SITUATIONAL STRESS TO SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. APPROXIMATELY 709 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
    Expenses $3,744,752 · revenue $2,997,382
  • MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES - OFFERS PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND ONGOING MEDICAL MANAGEMENT THROUGH PSYCHIATRISTS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRNS), AND NURSING STAFF. APPROXIMATELY 498 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
    Expenses $3,031,726 · revenue $352,618
  • COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - DELIVERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE HOME AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 2,443 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES - PROVIDES OUTPATIENT ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS REFERRED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, U.S. PROBATION, MEDICAID ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS,STATE BLOCK GRANTS, LOCAL COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, AND COURT SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. EMERGENCY SERVICES - OPERATES A 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. APPROXIMATELY 211 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
    Expenses $3,009,749 · revenue $9,914,947

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1139846
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,771,831
Income (IRS master file)
$19,714,486

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$19,711,986$20,088,121$8,771,831IRS
990December 2023$16,858,294$15,284,678$8,964,644XML
990December 2022$11,608,379$11,248,149$7,322,669IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 48-1139846).

Questions about GUIDANCE CENTER INC

What is the EIN of GUIDANCE CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GUIDANCE CENTER INC is 48-1139846.
Is GUIDANCE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to GUIDANCE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GUIDANCE CENTER 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 GUIDANCE CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GUIDANCE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GUIDANCE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LOREN LUTES.
Who are the officers and directors of GUIDANCE CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $378,499 (WILLIAM WARNES, CHIEF MEDICA).
How much revenue does GUIDANCE CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,711,986, expenses of $20,088,121 and total assets of $8,771,831 at year end.

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