The Summit Counseling Center Inc.
Mission:
provides prof. counseling psychological testing school-based therapy suicide prevention & mental health aware- ness education using an integrative approach to treat the whole ... (More)
www.summitcounseling.org
| 2750 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 200 Johns Creek GA 30022-8553
The Summit Counseling Center Inc. is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 58-2424268. Donations are tax-deductible. The IRS NTEE classification code is P46, Family Counseling within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other category. The IRS ruling year for tax exemption was 1999.
(Source: IRS Business Master File and Form 990)
Encompass Rating System by Charity Navigator
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Overall Score
BETA
100
out of 100
This charity's score is a passing score. This overall score is identical to the organization's Finance & Accountability beacon score. It does not have an Impact & Results beacon. Each beacon report below provides further information about the organization's rating including rationale as to why a particular beacon may not be scored.
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Finance & Accountability
Charity Navigator evaluates a nonprofit organization’s financial health including measures of stability, efficiency and sustainability. We also track accountability and transparency policies to ensure the good governance and integrity of the organization.
Finance & Accountability Score
BETA
100
out of 100
This charity's score is a passing score
This Beta V2 of the Finance & Accountability Score provides a baseline measure of an organization’s health including the indicators listed in the report below.
This score represents Form 990 data from latest filing year 2019.
Finance & Accountability Rating Highlights
Higher Effect on Score
13/13
Independent Board Composition
We look for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of members identified as independent.
Lower Effect on Score
40.13%
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
We look for a ratio less than 50%.
No Effect on Score
$3,623,158
Total Revenue
We do not evaluate revenue amounts or sources in Beta V2. An organization’s size can affect whether and how we evaluate other indicators.
Finance & Accountability Report
100
of 100 points (BETA)
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Program Expense Ratio
88.43%
Higher effect on score
More data
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
For a passing score, Charity Navigator looks for a ratio of 70% or higher. Charities in the 50%-70% range receive zero points for their Program Expense Ratio score. Charities that fall below 50% will receive zero points for both of their financial metric scores, Program Expense Ratio AND Liabilities to Assets Ratio.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Composition
13/13 Independent
Higher effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Review or Financial Audit
Audited
Higher effect on score
For organizations larger than $1million in total revenue we expect to see that the charity completed an audit.
This indicator is not part of the score for organizations less than $250k in total revenue and is removed from the scoring methodology.
For charities under $1 million but over $250K in total revenue we expect to see that the charity completed an Audit, Review or Compilation.
Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
40.13%
Lower effect on score
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Charity Navigator looks for a ratio less than 50%.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website Listed
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component
Source: IRS Form 990
Additional Information
Unscored
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Total Revenue and Expenses
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons
Presented here are up to five of the highest compensated employees listed on page 7 of the IRS Form 990. This compensation data is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts include salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting here.
REBECCA MARSHALL, CLINICIAN
$145,452
REV DAVID SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$139,896
CARLEEN NEWSOME, CLINICIAN
$111,756
JORDAN YATES, CLINICIAN
$106,419
HELEN CAUDILL, SECRETARY/TREASURER
$105,985
Source: IRS Form 990, filing year 2019
Business Master File Data
The Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) includes cumulative information the IRS collects and displays for all exempt organizations. The data is updated monthly. Below are some key data points from the BMF for this organization. View information about the BMF on the IRS website here.
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
The IRS Form 990 is the source of the finance and accountability data used within the Encompass Rating System. When an organization is eligible for a Finance & Accountability beacon score, each metric is based on elements of the 990. Some metrics are based on the most recent available filing, while others are based on averages of values over multiple years. We provide links to all available 990s here, whether or not this organization is eligible for a Finance & Accountability score.
IRS Forms 990 are provided courtesy of Foundation Center.
Impact & Results
Charity Navigator assesses how well a nonprofit delivers on its mission. To issue an Impact & Results score, we estimate the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determine whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
No Score
We have not issued this nonprofit an Impact & Results score. This does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, only that we have not reached a conclusion for one of the following reasons:
The nonprofit is eligible for a score, but we have not yet gotten to scoring it.
The nonprofit is eligible for a score, but we have not yet developed the specific algorithms to estimate the impact of the type of service it delivers and so cannot issue a score yet.
The nonprofit does not primarily deliver services directly to beneficiaries or it is not reasonable to expect the nonprofit to measure impact for its primary activity. The impact analysis framework that we use is not well suited to these nonprofits.
The nonprofit is not heavily reliant on individual donors because beneficiaries fund a majority of its costs or it does not receive any private charitable contributions.
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Largest Programs
The Summit Counseling Center Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
$3,012,058
Spent in most recent FY
91%
Percent of program expenses
Outpatient counseling services program for adults, children and adolescents: The Summit's Counseling Service Program provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services to adults, child ... (More)
$270,000
Spent in most recent FY
8%
Percent of program expenses
Psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing program: The Summit provides screenings and assessments for adults, children and adolescents. The Summit developed cost-effective, early intervention ... (More)
$18,000
Spent in most recent FY
0%
Percent of program expenses
The Summit was the primary founding and sponsoring organization of the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative. The mission of the NFMHC is to connect and catalyze stakeholders to cultivate an access ... (More)
GuideStar Seal of Transparency
Gold
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What is your organization aiming to accomplish?
The Summit serves over 2,500 individuals annually providing a wide range of specialty services for individuals, couples and families. Summit is committed to improving access to high-quality services, improving risk factors and outcomes, increasing capacity to integrated services and providing coordinated behavioral health services in school-based and community settings without compromising quality. The challenge is to ensure growth is strategically planned so that it doesn't put a burden on the infrastructure. Summit’s is committed to sustaining a quality workforce, stable finances and effective oversight. The Board of Directors is committed through the Strategic Plan to long-term sustainability of the organization in fulfilling its mission and vision. Primary goals include: 1. Expansion of Summit OnSite's School-Based Therapy programs. In June 2015, The Summit began the Summit On-Site School-Based Therapy Program through a community partnership with Fulton County Schools. The goal of the program was to remove the barriers to students getting help: Stigma, Transportation, and Funding. Summit is currently serving 21 Fulton County elementary, middle and high schools with plans to expand to 7 more schools in the Fall of 2019. 2. Increase Client Assistance Fund (CAF) to reach low income women, children, and families. Reaching out for help can be one of the most difficult actions a person can take; and without the ability to pay, oftentimes seem impossible. The Summit's Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to continuing to grow our capacity to offer more affordable and assessable behavioral health services to residents in our large, diverse service area. Increasing CAF is a key component. 3. The Summit’s Capacity Building Projects are designed to sustain a quality workforce, stable finances and effective oversight. Capacity Building projects will strengthen the organization's existing operations to position in amid this strong growth period. The Board of Directors is committed through the Strategic Plan to long-term sustainability of the organization in fulfilling its mission and vision. Capacity Building Projects include leadership development, team building, organizing and refining Office 365 SharePoint sites and access rules and training; financial reporting optimization to comply with processes and reporting and comply with new laws; optimize clinical reporting and database systems; and clinical training to bolster the clinical staff knowledge and skills.
What are your strategies for making this happen?
Since 1990, The Summit has brought hope, healing and restoration to more than 10,000 adults, teens, children and families. We address a full spectrum of issues from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and loss, to substance abuse services, providing help for individuals, couples and families, including children, teens and emerging adults. The Summit is a recognized leader in community-based mental health services and community-wide education and events designed to increase accessibility and affordability and reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health care. The Summit received its 501(c)(3) status in February 1998. In FY 2017-2018, the Summit served 2,531 unduplicated clients. 1. In June 2015, the Summit On-Site School-Based Therapy Program created a community partnership with Fulton County Schools. The goal of the program is to remove the barriers to students getting help: Stigma, Transportation, and Funding. School-Based Therapists work within preschool, elementary, middle and high school facilities, helping students overcome behavioral, emotional and/or social problems that interfere with success at school and at home. The Summit has a sliding scale fee and is continuing to increase and expand services to ensure all children, teens and emerging adults have access to quality behavioral health care. The Summit currently serves 21 Fulton County elementary, middle and high schools and plans to add an additional 7 schools in the Fall of 2019. Summit has received funding from the Fulton County's Department of Community Development and and Fulton County Schools for start-up costs for 9 additional schools. 2. The Summit developed a financial model that addresses the financial needs and resources of higher income families, middle income families and lower income families. The Summit maintains a Client Assistance Fund to subsidize the fees of clients who cannot afford the full cost of services. Clients may apply for the subsidy providing proof of income and receive fees discounts as well as fee subsidies to reduce their co-payment to no charge or an amount they can afford. The Summit has three major event-based fundraisers every year supported by sponsorships and individual donors, as well as an annual year-end giving campaign. In addition, the Summit receives public and private grants, foundation funding, community partnerships, congregational partnerships and individual contributions to support the Client Assistance Fund. 3. The Summit has identified vendors and is currently identifying funding to initiate it's Capacity Building Projects.
What are your organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Summit has a strong and committed workforce, Board of Directors, and foundation of community support. The Summit continues to strategically explore mission-related opportunities for its school-based therapy programs and receives numerous requests to provide services in local schools. The challenge is to ensure growth is carefully planned so that it doesn't put a burden on the infrastructure. The Summit is planning to address this challenge by implementing a staff recruitment and retention plan that identifies needs over the next 3 years. Additionally, The Summit developed and implemented best practices, including expectations, for school-based therapists. Strategically The Summit will continue to review the onsite school-based therapy program and bring recommendations to the Board regarding sustainability and expansion. The Summit has implemented marketing and public awareness strategies over the last 12 months including prioritizing community partnership and engagement opportunities, including, the North Fulton Collaborative plan. Additionally, the Summit is developing referral relationship strategies, i.e. attorneys, doctors, etc.; reviewing and refining its website marketing strategy and web-oriented marketing relationships; continuing to review and streamline the payroll process; strengthening front office support at satellite locations; and planning for infrastructure/operational independence and sustainability. The Summit will continue to address these and other opportunities over the next 12 months through its Strategic Plan.
How will your organization know if you are making progress?
The Summit uses a data-driven quality improvement process to measure the effectiveness of programs. To this end, staff collect and maintain data on outcomes and processes which are used to review the implementation of The Summit's mission, improve the quality of programs and services, and facilitate organizational decision-making and strategic planning. The Summit strives for at least 85%. of clients reporting they are satisfied or highly satisfied on client outcome surveys. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement is evident from the many quality control monitoring and improvement procedures in use. The Summit holds weekly Outreach and Clinical meetings, and monthly Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) meetings including a Board member and staff from each program. The QIC tracks progress program goals and discusses challenges that individual programs may be facing and develops recommendations to address the overall service delivery model. Each year, the Board undertakes a comprehensive review of the Strategic Plan.
What have and haven't you accomplished so far?
Recent accomplishments in the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan related to effectiveness and outcome measurements include: 1) Strengthened the Board by increasing the number of board members by ensuring representation from each satellite location; 2) Increased breadth of clinical program offerings by expanding Play Therapy, DBT, and School-Based therapy programs and counseling sites; 3) Increased the number of clinical hours by 12%; 4) Obtained grant training and support to increase number of local, state, federal and foundation grants submitted annually; 5) Compensation models reviewed and implemented with further staff incentives and scaling; 6) Strengthened Operating Reserve and paid off all lines of credit; 7) Investigated accreditation through nationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and contracted with CARF consultant.
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Leadership & Adaptability
Charity Navigator will provide an assessment of the organization’s leadership capacity, strategic planning, and the ability to readily innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization’s mission.
Culture & Community
Charity Navigator will provide an assessment of the organization’s people operations, its engagement with the constituents served, and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures.
Culture & Community Score (BETA)
Coming Soon
Encompass Rating Beta V2 does not provide an evaluation of the organization's culture and community. Beta V3 will provide an evaluation of Constituent Feedback and Listening Practices. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile. This data will provide the basis for the initial evaluation of Culture & Community. Other measures will be added later in the year.
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Constituent Feedback
Constituent Feedback and Listening Practice data are not available for this organization. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile. This data will provide the basis for the initial evaluation of Community & Culture.
Why It Matters
Like the Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as relevant metrics are developed and ready for integration. Our partnership with Feedback Labs and Guidestar by Candid, and other partners including Fund for Shared Insight, GlobalGiving and Keystone Accountability, enables us to launch the first version of this beacon with Constituent Feedback information collected on Candid's site.
Feedback practices have been shown to support better Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion outcomes, an essential area of assessment that we intend to further expand and develop in the future. Feedback Labs has documented several studies which indicate that beyond achieving organizational goals, nonprofits that are attentive and responsive to concerns and ideas raised by beneficiaries establish stronger relationships with the people they serve, promote greater equity, and empower constituents in ways that can help to ensure better long-term outcomes. You can find resources to help nonprofits improve their feedback practices here.
