Mental Health America Inc

Organization Overview

Mental Health America Inc is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (F80) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Associations, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mental Health America Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Mental Health America Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Mental Health America Inc generated $12.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Mental Health America Inc has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $3,747,339. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ADVANCING MENTAL WELL-BEING SINCE 1909 THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, & SERVICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH: MHA IS A LEADER IN CONDUCTING POPULATION HEALTH AND PATIENT-PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE U.S. MHA USES A DATABASE OF OVER 25 MILLION HEALTH SCREENS TO ISSUE REPORTS TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING, VALIDATE SCREENING TOOLS, CONDUCT RESEARCH ON EVIDENCE-BASED ONLINE INTERVENTIONS, RESEARCH LINKS TO PEERS AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDE A FREE SOURCE OF MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING INFORMATION BY LOCATION AND CONDITION FOR USE BY POLICYMAKERS, OTHER RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MHA ALSO ISSUES OTHER REPORTS AND ANALYSES OF MENTAL HEALTH TRENDS AND STATISTICS IN THE U.S.


POLICY AND ADVOCACY: MHA ADVOCATES FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT PROMOTE AND FOSTER POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH, ENSURE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE, AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MHA WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES TO CHAMPION PREVENTION, ENCOURAGE ACCESS TO SCREENING AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, GET MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS, EXPAND ACCESS TO CRISIS RESOURCES, IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND USE OF PEER SPECIALISTS, IMPROVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, AND INTEGRATE RECOVERY FULLY IN CARE. MHA'S EFFORTS AROUND THE SOCIAL DRIVERS OF MENTAL HEALTH ADDRESS THE INEQUITIES THAT PREVENT PEOPLE FROM REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.


CONSTITUENCY SERVICES: MHA SUPPORTS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES, AND POLICY AND ADVOCACY. BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONTENT TO AFFILIATES AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, MHA SUPPORTS A NATIONAL EFFORT TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


PUBLIC EDUCATION: MHA PROVIDES RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, THEIR SUPPORTERS, AND PROVIDERS THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TOOLS YEAR-ROUND. MAJOR EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, AND BACK TO SCHOOL FOR YOUTH, THEIR PARENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS. CAMPAIGNS OFFER RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, MEDIA OUTREACH, WEBINARS, E-TRAINING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THESE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS REACH MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ANNUALLY. MHA ALSO OFFERS A FREE, ANONYMOUS SCREENING TOOL WHERE NEARLY 15,000 PEOPLE PER DAY EDUCATE THEMSELVES ON THEIR OWN MENTAL HEALTH AND TAKE RECOVERY STEPS. MHA ADDITIONALLY PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO 2,500 EMPLOYERS AND THEIR WORKERS THROUGH ITS WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
2023 Annual Conference
$174,924
Mission Partners Benefit Llc
Communications Consulting
$137,500
Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc
Government Relations Consulting
$169,019
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$47,310
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $782,485
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,020,613
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $65,283
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,850,408
Total Program Service Revenue$739,700
Investment income $306,677
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $83,204
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$65,912
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $158,683
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,073,114

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mental Health America Inc has awarded $1,633,071 in support to 27 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FARRR FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RESEARCH GRANT

$87,000

IDONTMIND

PURPOSE: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM GRANT

$54,000

LOUISIANA MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: MH PROGRAMS - SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES GRANT

$25,000

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES OF WESTERN NEW YORK

PURPOSE: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RESEARCH GRANT

$110,000

MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

PURPOSE: ADVOCACY SUPPORT

$25,000

MENTAL HEALTH MINNESOTA

PURPOSE: REGIONAL POLICY COUNCIL

$13,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Nami National
Arlington, VA
$64,607,717
People Encouraging People Inc
Baltimore, MD
$28,015,637
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
Princeton, WV
$32,663,695
Danville Pittsylvania Community Services
Danville, VA
$23,557,424
Fmrs Health Systems Inc
Beckley, WV
$16,297,585
Potomac Highlands Mental Health Guild Inc
Petersburg, WV
$15,167,726
Tennessee Voices For Children
Goodlettsville, TN
$14,202,326
Anchor Mental Health Association
Washington, DC
$7,133,318
Mental Health America Inc
Alexandria, VA
$12,073,114
The Mental Health Fund Inc
Hickory, NC
$9,695,916
Everymind Inc
Rockville, MD
$10,140,010
Mental Health Association Of Maryland Inc
Lutherville, MD
$4,697,174
American Psychological Association Inc
Washington, DC
$8,536,236
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Falls Church, VA
$5,280,208
Mental Health Assoc Of Frederck Cty
Frederick, MD
$5,107,669
Rhea Of Sunshine Inc
Dayton, TN
$3,992,146
Association Of Infant Mental Health In Tennessee
Nashville, TN
$4,129,552
Alliance For Health Policy
Washington, DC
$3,564,740
Treatment Advocacy Center
Arlington, VA
$3,198,593
The Womens Initiative
Charlottesville, VA
$2,151,573
Mental Health Association Of Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
$1,856,415
Mental Health America Of Central Carolinas Inc
Charlotte, NC
$2,100,540
Nami Tennessee
Hendersonville, TN
$1,789,128
Mental Health Association Of East Tennessee Inc
Knoxville, TN
$1,462,458
The Foundation Of Hope For Research & Treatment Of Mental Illness
Raleigh, NC
$2,733,837

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