2025-01-29T10:25:04+00:00 2024-03-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 910 E St Louis 200 PO Box 1190 Springfield MO 658062523 990 2023-04-01 430821959 Ozark Center OZAR 4173477600 1105 E 32nd Street Joplin MO 64804 NATHAN M MORDICA CFO 4173477600 2025-01-29 true true Brian Todd P00422601 4178658701 2025-01-29 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Vicky L Miesler 1105 E 32nd Street Joplin MO 64804 60559942 false X WWW.OZARKCENTER.COM X 1965 MO OZARK CENTER PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT SPAN A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC, SUBSTANCE USE AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 7 5 727 7 0 0 10460802 6691222 46705448 51673295 1714291 1759818 13053 9428 58893594 60133763 37877 21817 0 0 34593638 35220848 0 0 0 17076631 19593484 51708146 54836149 7185448 5297614 128852051 146500101 4664206 4638541 124187845 141861560 X To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, evidence-based, trauma-informed, quality behavioral healthcare solutions. false false 23244632 19189907 OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PROVIDE SERVICES TO 11,121 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PSYCHIATRISTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND COUNSELORS. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY AND TESTING. 6162653 10732053 THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS. 1,377 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THIS YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING A LIFE OF DIGNITY IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS MAY SPAN FROM LIVING IN A COMMUNITY APARTMENT TO LIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY. OZARK CENTER OPERATES A 16 BED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY IN JOPLIN. AREAS OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDE: TEACHING PATIENTS COPING SKILLS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, BUDGETING, HOW TO ACCESS SUPPORTS AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPPORTS. 5790621 7635162 WILL'S PLACE, DEVELOPED BY OZARK CENTER AND FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO NEWBORNS THROUGH AGE 25. LICENSED THERAPISTS OFFER A VARIETY OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS ALONE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. ALL SERVICES, DEVELOPMENTALLY AND AGE APPROPRIATE ARE RESPONSIBLE TO THE CHILD'S NEEDS. DURING THE YEAR, WILL'S PLACE SERVED 2,880 CLIENTS. 12067392 21817 14116173 OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: NEW DIRECTIONS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING OUTPATIENT, RESIDENTIAL, MODIFIED MEDICAL DETOX, AND SATOP(TRAFFIC OFFENDER PROGRAM) SERVICES. NEW DIRECTIONS SERVED 2,118 PEOPLE THIS YEAR. THE BILL AND VIRGINIA LEFFEN CENTER FOR AUTISM USES APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND IN INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM, INCLUDING A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE PROGRAM. 317 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THIS YEAR FOR AUTISM SERVICES. OZARK CENTER ALSO OPERATES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE. MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN AN IDENTIFIED NEED IS PRESENT. TURNAROUND RANCH IS A YOUTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9-18 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED AND ARE SERIOUSLY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED. LICENSED THERAPISTS COUNSEL THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN EFFORT TO RETURN THE CHILD TO A HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE. 74 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THIS YEAR. 12067392 21817 14116173 47265298 true true false true false false false false false true false false false true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false true true true false false true 43 0 true 727 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 5 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false X NATHAN MORDICA 4173477600 1105 E 32ND JOPLIN MO 64804 Doug Doll Chairman 2.5 1.5 X X 0 0 0 Dr Charles Bentlage Secretary/Treasurer 27.0 1.5 X X 82790 0 0 Richard V Demier Vice Chairman 2.5 1.5 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES KEETER Director 2.5 1.5 X 0 0 0 KELLY WALTERS Director 2.5 1.5 X 0 0 0 Paula Baker MS President and CEO, Freeman Health System/Director 6.0 61.5 X 0 1825331 38297 VICKIE BARNES Director 2.5 1.5 X 0 0 0 Mary Parrigon Chief Operating Officer 50.0 0.0 X 300416 0 30306 Nathan Mordica Chief Financial Officer 50.0 0.0 X 204651 0 18412 Timothy (Del) Camp Chief Clinical Officer 50.0 0.0 X 215249 0 20133 Vicky Mieseler Chief Administrative Officer 52.5 1.5 X 346828 0 33663 Dr Allison Smith Physician 50.0 0.0 X 587000 0 20611 DR HATVI DESAI PHYSICIAN 50.0 0.0 X 346391 0 20423 Dr Jeffrey (Shane) Bradley Physician 50.0 0.0 X 395835 0 21996 Dr Nauman Ashraf Physician 50.0 0.0 X 636724 0 37162 Dr Steven Goad Physician 50.0 0.0 X 284720 0 29961 3400604 1825331 270964 25 false true false 0 17805 104691 4920266 1648460 6691222 PATIENT SERVICES 624100 51064599 51064599 OTHER REVENUE 624100 586740 586740 RENTAL REVENUE 531110 21956 21956 0 0 0 0 51673295 2175873 2175873 0 0 200 398240 18015 -398240 -17815 -416055 -416055 19352 17805 9924 9428 9428 0 0 0 0 0 60133763 51673295 0 1769246 21817 21817 1252448 76167 1176281 93049 93049 27798908 23916328 3882580 400783 361621 39162 3664038 3183426 480612 2011622 1711236 300386 77299 77299 76268 76268 217284 217284 4426425 4172500 253925 0 2275 2275 2029463 1631474 397989 808093 806498 1595 1168920 994697 174223 467652 398160 69492 7158 6089 1069 53477 53477 1517783 1291140 226643 475607 404587 71020 MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRUGS 7790627 7790627 PHARMACY TAX 348134 348134 LICENSES, DUES, SUBSCRIPTION 62162 62162 RECRUITING & RETENTION 55537 49820 5717 9320 7928 1392 0 54836149 47265298 7570851 0 3012378 3057671 6972762 2953961 349065 214682 8225567 7960870 0 0 0 0 0 332484 436850 449494 501161 32862414 13230341 16663863 19632073 92014918 111228235 0 0 0 831520 514598 128852051 146500101 3766608 3902968 0 228 1141 0 0 0 0 833719 0 63651 734432 4664206 4638541 X 124169479 141843194 18366 18366 124187845 141861560 128852051 146500101 5297614 12376101 0 X false true X true false X 2098236 4176502 5388650 10460802 6691222 28815412 48306119 51147826 47115514 46705448 51673295 244948202 0 0 0 50404355 55324328 52504164 57166250 58364517 273763614 987000 1021713 907234 174459 154491 3244897 0 0 0 0 0 0 987000 1021713 907234 174459 154491 3244897 270518717 3051571 3178543 5009855 1657472 2175873 15073314 0 3051571 3178543 5009855 1657472 2175873 15073314 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53455926 58502871 57514019 58823722 60540390 288836928 0.9366 0.9266 0.05 0.0588 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false true 1023 false true 1023 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1g DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS: A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION MADE ONE TRIP DURING THE FISCAL YEAR TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION. Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY THE ORGANIZATION PAYS DUES TO THE MISSOURI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL AND TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS. A PORTION OF THESE DUES MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING. 894413 894413 20965309 7326599 13638710 2723241 1096430 1626811 5471163 4631984 839179 2808288 175328 2632960 19632073 DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 315061 LEASE LIABILITY 419371 734432 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AUTISM WALK 28482 13805 14677 0 426 0 0 0 7227 CLAYS 4 CAUSE 8675 4000 4675 1900 0 0 0 0 371 0 0 37157 17805 19352 1900 426 0 0 0 7598 9924 9428 X X false false false false false true false false false Paula Baker MS President and CEO, Freeman Health System/Director 0 1260404 0 512427 0 52500 0 9150 0 29147 0 1863628 0 0 Vicky Mieseler Chief Administrative Officer 286980 0 59848 0 0 0 9150 0 24513 0 380491 0 0 0 Mary Parrigon Chief Operating Officer 261002 0 39414 0 0 0 9019 0 21287 0 330722 0 0 0 Timothy (Del) Camp Chief Clinical Officer 187387 0 27862 0 0 0 0 0 20133 0 235382 0 0 0 Nathan Mordica Chief Financial Officer 178119 0 26532 0 0 0 6147 0 12265 0 223063 0 0 0 Dr Nauman Ashraf Physician 459142 0 177582 0 0 0 9150 0 28012 0 673886 0 0 0 Dr Allison Smith Physician 508402 0 78598 0 0 0 9150 0 11461 0 607611 0 0 0 Dr Jeffrey (Shane) Bradley Physician 395835 0 0 0 0 0 9150 0 12846 0 417831 0 0 0 Dr Steven Goad Physician 284720 0 0 0 0 0 7327 0 22634 0 314681 0 0 0 DR HATVI DESAI PHYSICIAN 267881 0 78510 0 0 0 9150 0 11273 0 366814 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 6a Compensation contingent on net earnings of the organization FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A RELATED PARTY OF THE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES MANAGEMENT THE POTENTIAL TO RECEIVE AN AT-RISK PAYMENT BASED ON THE PROFITABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON A PERCENTAGE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND IS SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL. Aubrey Doss Daughter of Mary Parrigon 93049 Wages and Benefits false Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S VISION VISION- THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION, OR THE PAIN OF ABUSE WILL DEVELOP SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND PURPOSE. VALUES - OZARK CENTER IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND THEREFORE STRIVES TO: -ACCEPT ALL PEOPLE AS EQUAL CITIZENS IN OUR COMMUNITY -TREAT ALL PEOPLE WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY -PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL AND TIMELY TREATMENT -SUPPORT THE CHOICES OF OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE REALIZATION OF THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS -CONSISTENTLY ANTICIPATE AND EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR CUSTOMERS -USE COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND GOVERNED RESOURCES -PRIORITIZE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE PRIMARY PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION -COMMUNICATE OPENLY, MAINTAINING A TRUSTING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CUSTOMER, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY -ENCOURAGE INTENSIVE, ONGOING TRAINING AND HIGH STANDARDS -RECOGNIZE EACH EMPLOYEE ITS MOST VALUABLE ASSET -EXPECT EMPLOYEES TO REPRESENT OZARK CENTER IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER -SUPPORT EMPLOYEES IN THE OWNERSHIP AND RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 12,067,392 including grants of $ 21,817)(Revenue $ 14,116,173) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: NEW DIRECTIONS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING OUTPATIENT, RESIDENTIAL, MODIFIED MEDICAL DETOX, AND SATOP(TRAFFIC OFFENDER PROGRAM) SERVICES. NEW DIRECTIONS SERVED 2,118 PEOPLE THIS YEAR. THE BILL AND VIRGINIA LEFFEN CENTER FOR AUTISM USES APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND IN INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM, INCLUDING A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE PROGRAM. 317 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THIS YEAR FOR AUTISM SERVICES. OZARK CENTER ALSO OPERATES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE. MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN AN IDENTIFIED NEED IS PRESENT. TURNAROUND RANCH IS A YOUTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9-18 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED AND ARE SERIOUSLY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED. LICENSED THERAPISTS COUNSEL THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN EFFORT TO RETURN THE CHILD TO A HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE. 74 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THIS YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 7A, & 7B - MEMBERS/STOCKHOLDERS THE SOLE MEMBER OF OZARK CENTER SHALL BE FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM. THE BOARD SHALL INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT OF FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM AS EX OFFICIO WITH A VOTE AND THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF OZARK CENTER AS EX OFFICIO WITHOUT A VOTE. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION AND THE MEMBER MAY ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS OF TIME OF SERVICE REGARDING POSITIONS ON THE BOARD. VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. THE MEMBER MAY REMOVE ANY DIRECTOR FROM OFFICE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. ALL POWERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE EXERCISED BY AND UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE PROPERTY, BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD. PROVIDED, THAT THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHALL REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION: ALL GOVERNANCE DECISIONS OF INTEREST TO THE MEMBER AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF THE CORPORATION; APPOINTMENT, REVIEW AND REMOVAL OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER; DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF STRATEGIC PLANS; ADOPTION OF BUDGET AND FISCAL POLICY FOR THE CORPORATION; APPROVAL OF ANY FINANCING OR REFINANCING PLANS FOR THE CORPORATION OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES; APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS OF SUBSIDIARIES; AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS; THE SALE, LEASE OR EXCHANGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THIS CORPORATION; DISSOLUTION OF THIS CORPORATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS PURSUANT THERETO; ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF ANY BYLAWS, POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF; ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF ANY CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM; ANY OTHER MATTER THAT BY LAW REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF MEMBERS OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION; AND ANY INVESTMENT OF THE FUNDS OF THIS CORPORATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a COMPENSATION REVIEW THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OF OZARK CENTER) IS DETERMINED BY A FORMAL PROCESS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM MET WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE A RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPENSATION. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE OZARK BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FORMALLY APPROVED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. PRIOR TO FILING, A TENTATIVE DRAFT OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF TOP MANAGEMENT. THE 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE BOARD MEETING AND FINAL REPORTS ARE PLACED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PORTAL ONCE OFFICIALLY FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND EACH MEMBER REPORTS ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WRITING TO THE BOARD. THESE ARE KEPT AT THE OZARK CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. APPROPRIATELY, THE BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ISSUES THAT PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION, CORPORATE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSE. ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO BE VIEWED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. Form 990, Part VII, Section A BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION NO DIRECTORS RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AS BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBER CHARLES BENTLAGE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF OZARK CENTER AND IS COMPENSATED AS A PHYSICIAN IN THAT CAPACITY. ADDITIONALLY, PAULA BAKER RECEIVES COMPENSATION FOR HER DUTIES AS PRESIDENT/CEO OF BOTH FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM AND FREEMAN NEOSHO HOSPITAL, RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM 1102 W 32ND ST JOPLIN MO 64804 431704371 HOSPITAL MO 501(c)(3) 3 na false FREEMAN NEOSHO HOSPITAL 113 W HICKORY NEOSHO MO 64850 431240629 HOSPITAL MO 501(c)(3) 3 FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM false MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS HOUSING CORPORATION 1820 W 30TH ST JOPLIN MO 64804 470950622 HUD HOUSING MO 501(c)(3) Type I OZARK CENTER true CEDAR HILL HOUSING CORPORATION 1807 W 30TH ST JOPLIN MO 64804 470943557 HUD HOUSING MO 501(c)(3) Type I OZARK CENTER true POPLAR PLACE HOUSING CORPORATION 2540 W 32ND ST JOPLIN MO 64804 900462595 HUD HOUSING MO 501(c)(3) Type I OZARK CENTER true FREEMAN SURGICAL CENTER 811 W 34TH ST JOPLIN MO 64804 262652980 AMBULATORY SURGERY MO FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM false false false false true false false false false false false false true true true true true true true false false