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Mental Health America (MHA)

CharityWatch rating issued
March 2026

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
83%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$11
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Mental Health America (MHA)
500 Montgomery Street
Suite 820
Alexandria, VA 22314

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.mhanational.org

Stated Mission

Dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2024

Program Percentage: 83%

The percentage of Mental Health America (MHA)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$12,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $11

How many dollars Mental Health America (MHA) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$9,300,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Mental Health America Audited Financial Statements 13-1614906
Mental Health America IRS Form 990 13-1614906
Entity: Mental Health America
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 13-1614906
Entity: Mental Health America
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-1614906

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
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What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Mental Health America (MHA)
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Mental Health America (MHA)
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Elizabeth Stribling President / CEO $454,403
2 Mary Giliberti Chief Public Policy Officer $308,174
3 Stuart Allen Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer $269,607
1
Name: Elizabeth Stribling
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $454,403
2
Name: Mary Giliberti
Title: Chief Public Policy Officer
Compensation: $308,174
3
Name: Stuart Allen
Title: Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer
Compensation: $269,607

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of Mental Health America (MHA) does not include the mental health associations affiliated with MHA.

According to the MHA audit of December 31, 2024 (Note 2 re: Affiliates):

"Each of the mental health associations affiliated with MHA elects its own board of directors, conducts service programs independent of MHA and maintains its own financial accounts. Accordingly, due to lack of control, the financial statements of MHA do not include the accounts and activities of these affiliated organizations. MHA received dues from affiliates, which totaled $217,844 and $152,770 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. MHA made grants to affiliates, which totaled $1,309,494 and $1,254,732 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively..."

According to the Mental Health America (MHA) tax filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, MHA reports re: Compensation, Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II):

MHA reports providing "bonus & incentive compensation" during 2024 to Elizabeth Stribling, President & CEO in the amount of $20,000. Stribling's total reported compensation during 2024 was $454,403.