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Mental Health America INC

Public charity
Other · ALEXANDRIA, VA · EIN 13-1614906

About

Mental health america (MHA) - founded in 1909 - is the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing the mental health and well-being of ALL people living in the u.s. Through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service.with a network of over 130 affiliates across the country, MHA works at both the community and national levels to promote mental health through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. Our work is informed, designed, and LED by the lived experience of those most affected.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
48
Volunteers
64

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$12.1M
Expenses
$11.9M
Assets
$14.6M
Liabilities
$1.6M

Financial history

$12.1M$6.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $12.1M · Avg: $7.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$294K
Grants Given
$832K
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA INC
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Address

500 Montgomery ST STE 820
Alexandria, VA, 22314-155

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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