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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2467816

RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

Also known as ROSS

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222

Financials

$5.7M$5.2M2023$5M$5.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,012,614$5,422,772-$410,158$495,392$0$495,392
December 31, 2023990$5,663,153$5,247,630$415,523$905,550$0$905,550
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,012,565
of which government grants
$5,012,565
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$49
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,388,114
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,921,470
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,000
Accounting fees
$19,400
Occupancy
$346,481
Travel
$60,059
Depreciation
$16,045
Program services (functional)
$5,416,393
Management and general (functional)
$6,379

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$905,550
Total assets, end of year
$495,392
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$495,392
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,324
Net assets without donor restrictions
$495,392
Gross receipts
$5,012,614
Employees
181
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
AL

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 / weekCompensation
KADY ABBOTTPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
BILLIE BEASLEYSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
HENRIETTA HERDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JAKE TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KADY ABBOTTPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
BILLIE BEASLEYSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
HENRIETTA HERDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
JAKE TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3608 7TH CT S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222-3217
In care of
% CYNTHIA RICE
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
716 37th Street South, Birmingham AL 35222
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNTHIA RICE, 716 37TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Cynthia Rice, 716 37th Street South, Birmingham AL 35222
Signed the 990
KADY ABBOTT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(888) 316-3830
Return prepared by
SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT: THE RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (ROSS) AIMS TO ADVOCATE, EMPOWER AND COLLABORATE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL SEEKING RECOVERY. ROSS SEEKS TO FURTHER DEVELOP AND ADVANCE THE ROLE OF RECOVERY SUPPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROMOTING THE RIGHT OF SELF- DETERMINATION AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIVIDUALS PURSUING RECOVERY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (ROSS) AIMS TO ADVOCATE, EMPOWER AND COLLABORATE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL SEEKING RECOVERY. ROSS SEEKS TO FURTHER DEVELOP AND ADVANCE THE ROLE OF RECOVERY SUPPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROMOTING THE RIGHT OF SELF- DETERMINATION AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIVIDUALS PURSUING RECOVERY. ROSS RECEIVES THE FOLLOWING FUNDING SOURCES TO ACHIEVE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT: BLOCK GRANT - FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (ADMH) THROUGH A FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT. ALABAMA STATE FUNDING - FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ADMH THROUGH STATE FUNDING. SOR-2 & SOR EXTENSION - FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ADMH THROUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OPIATES AND STIMULANTS. BJA - FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ADMH THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT TO ASSIST THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE. ADPH - FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE ADMH THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT TO ASSIST THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
    Expenses $5,357,615
  • MY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS IN NORTHERN ALABAMA WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE ALABAMA COORDINATED HEALTH NETWORK.
  • RCSP PART OF THE FIVE-YEAR FEDERAL GRANT TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN ALABAMA.
  • NACC PROGRAM PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS IN CULLMAN COUNTY AND MADISON COUNTY WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE ALABAMA COORDINATED HEALTH NETWORK. FREEDOM GRANT FEDERAL GRANT, WHERE WE PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY TO FIRST RESPONDERS. OD2A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO USE REAL TIME DATA TO REDUCE DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS.
    Expenses $58,778

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
82-2467816
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$495,392
Income (IRS master file)
$5,012,614

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,012,614$5,422,772$495,392IRS
990December 2023$5,663,153$5,247,630$905,550XML
990December 2022$4,397,346$4,618,630$490,027IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Cynthia Rice
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-2467816).

Questions about RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS

What is the EIN of RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS is 82-2467816.
Is RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS 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 RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS 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 RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS 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 RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CYNTHIA RICE.
Who are the officers and directors of RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RECOVERY ORGANIZATION OF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,012,614, expenses of $5,422,772 and total assets of $495,392 at year end.

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