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Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania

EIN 23-1411212 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IS PENNSYLVANIA, WHICH REFLECTS THE ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH, WORKS ON BEHALF OF THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ITS CITIZENS, INSTILLING PRINCIPLES THAT FACILITATE RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$847,684
Spending
$831,134
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
10
Volunteers
14

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $804,615 spent. MHAPA WAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS WERE EITHER CANCELED, POSTPONED OR HELD VIRTUALLY AS NECESSARY. STATE FACILITIES WERE ON LOCKDOWN REQUIRING REMOTE ACTIVITIES AT CERTAIN TIMES. MHAPA CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY IN ALL OF THE STATE OPERATED MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES AND JUVENILE FACILITIES. THE ADVOCATES PROVIDED ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES AT THE STATE OPERATED FACILITIES, INCLUDING HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING CARE AND TREATMENT, WORKING TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY LIVING, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EDUCATION REGARDING RIGHTS, AND ENSURING THE INDIVIDUALS RIGHTS WHILE IN THE FACILITY. MHAPA STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE STATES REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES BY INTERVIEWING THE YOUTH RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE FACILITIES. MHAPA STAFF PROVIDED WORKSHOPS AT REENTRY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS IN THE STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. INFORMATION PRESENTED TO INMATES WHO ARE PREPARING FOR RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING HOW TO ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, HOW TO NAVIGATE MENTAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS.MHAPA PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATORS WHO ASSIST ANYONE SEEKING INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT. MHAPA ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCE DIRECTIVES (MHADS) INFORMATION AND COMPLETION.MHAPA CONTINUED ITS WORK TO REDUCE STIGMA BY MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING THE IM THE EVIDENCE / MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN (ITE/MH) WHICH IS A GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS THAT EVERYONE CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES IN MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY.MHAPA USES SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING OUR WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, PROMOTE EVENTS AND SUPPORT THE WORK OF OUR PARTNERS. MHAPA PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER (NEWSFEED).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 2000.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Mental Health Association Inc (Chicopee, MA), EIN 04-6197938. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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