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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1400228

RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Also known as SE TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRU

Tax-exempt · BEAUMONT, TX 77707

Financials

$2.7M$2.6M2022$2.9M$2.7M2023$3M$2.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,950,593$2,877,412$73,181$3,968,691$1,390,195$2,578,496
August 31, 2024990$2,945,485$2,697,983$247,502$3,891,810$1,389,938$2,501,872
August 31, 2023990$2,671,826$2,558,379$113,447$3,674,059$1,432,104$2,241,955
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$644,005
of which government grants
$345,302
Program service revenue
$2,260,811
Investment income
$10,929
Net rental income
$20,930
Other revenue
$34,848

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$136,688
Other salaries and wages
$1,495,439
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,001,939
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,000
Occupancy
$107,105
Travel
$55,094
Depreciation
$64,123
Program services (functional)
$2,621,183
Management and general (functional)
$256,229

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,891,810
Total assets, end of year
$3,968,691
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,390,195
Net assets, end of year
$2,578,496
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,690,920
Publicly traded securities
$137,652
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,316,163
Net assets with donor restrictions
$262,333
Gross receipts
$2,950,593
Employees
47
Volunteers
1
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
TX

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas AardahlExecutive Director40$136,688
Gerald RichardsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary DuncanVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary ChalkPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JT SeamanDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Solomon FreimuthDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Randy HaltomSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Charles Gongre PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Dana WasserDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Diane Bass AuDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas AardahlExecutive Director40$131,335
Gerald RichardsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary DuncanVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary ChalkBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Al DuganDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Solomon FreimuthDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Ginger GummeltDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Charles Gongre PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Dana WasserDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Diane Bass AuDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas AardahlExecutive Director40$107,375
T Lynn WaldenVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gerald RichardsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary DuncanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Gary ChalkPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Al DuganDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Solomon FreimuthDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Ginger GummeltDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Charles Gongre PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Brooks GoodhueDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Beverly Parker PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Dana WasserDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Diane Bass AuDDirector
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4675 WASHINGTON BLVD STE C, BEAUMONT, TX 77707-4321
Signed the 990
Tom Aardahl, CEO
Phone
(409) 842-2408
Return prepared by
Wathen DeShong & Juncker LLP

Mission

Provide alcohol and drug assessment, alcohol and drug education, adult outpatient treatment and adult residential treatment predominately in Jefferson County, Texas.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery - Residential TreatmentThe Unity Treatment Center offers drug and alcohol abuse treatment to males 18 and older. It provides a structured living environment for participants where they learn non-chemical coping skills for life in both group and individual programs.324 residents served during the fiscal year.Donated food inventory = $20,957.Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery - Outpatient TreatmentThe Right Choice Program offers male and female adults and adolescents an opportunity to create an individualized approach to recovery. The program offers a flexible degree of intensity and scheduling based on the participants' specific needs. Elements of the program include intervention, individual/group counseling, group education, behavioral/relapse prevention therapy, motivational counseling, and family services. Currently available in Beaumont and Port Arthur, Jefferson County, and Pine Hurst, Orange County, Texas. 194 outpatients served during the fiscal year.The RSS Program provides recovery support services to individuals and families that have been impacted by the misuse of opioids and stimulants. By providing these much needed recovery support services, we can positively impact families and the community at large. Which results in sober, productive individuals reintegrating into society and a significant decrease in the number of opioid deaths. 76 recovery support service patients served during the fiscal year.The Thrive Program provides substance use prevention education and supportive services to youth ages 617 in Southeast Texas. The program focuses on developing resilience, coping skills, and other protective factors to reduce the risk of future substance use. Services are delivered through early intervention and prevention-based activities. During the reporting year, 113 youth received services through the Thrive Program.
    Expenses $2,621,183 · revenue $2,260,811

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1400228
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
1969
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,968,691
Income (IRS master file)
$2,950,593

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,950,593$2,877,412$3,968,691XML
990-TAugust 2025–––IRS
990August 2024$2,945,485$2,697,983$3,891,810XML
990-TAugust 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$2,671,826$2,558,379$3,674,059XML
990-TAugust 2023–––IRS
990August 2022$2,750,956$2,338,052$3,600,200IRS
990-TAugust 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-TAugust 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 74-1400228).

Questions about RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS

What is the EIN of RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS is 74-1400228.
Is RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 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 COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,688 (Thomas Aardahl, Executive Director).
How much revenue does RECOVERY COUNCIL OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,950,593, expenses of $2,877,412 and total assets of $3,968,691 at year end.

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