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Mental Health Association in Orange County Inc

EIN 14-6024124 · Middletown, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MHA SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS, WORKING TOWARDS REDUCING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER CRIMES.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
186
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$173,451, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $4.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) THAT HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE CARE COORDINATION, VET2VET PROGRAM, SOCIAL CLUB, COMPEER/COMPEER HOMELESS, FRIENDS GROUP, HUDSON HOUSE REHABILITATION CLUB, VOCATIONAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT, TRAVEL ACTIVITY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, RESPITE, SUPPORT FOR SIBLINGS, 17A GUARDIANSHIP AND FAMILY SUPPORT.
  2. $2.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: SUPPORTED HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MHA OPERATES SEVERAL HOUSING INITIATIVES WHICH PROVIDES NECESSARY SUPPORTS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE SERVED.
  3. $2.2 million spent. CRISIS SERVICES/MHA 24-HOUR HELPLINE: 24-HOUR ADVOCACY SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ACCOMPANIMENT FOR ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INCEST. SERVICES ALSO ENCOMPASS THE 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINER PROGRAM (SAE) OFFERING FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FOR ADULT VICTIMS.
  4. $55,085 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT, CONSUMER VOCATION AND OTHER SERVICES.
  5. FAMILY SUPPORT, CONSUMER VOCATION AND OTHER SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1960.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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