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Mental Health Partnerships

EIN 23-1425035 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS (MHP) IS ONE THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.OPERATING APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-FIVE (35) SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF ADVOCACY, DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICE, AND TRAINING AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA (PA) WITH DIRECT SERVICES CONCENTRATED IN SOUTHEAST PA INCLUDING IN PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY, CHESTER AND BUCKS COUNTIES; AND ADVOCACY STATE-WIDE AND NATIONALLY. MHP IS AT THE FOREFRONT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WELLNESS SELF-MANAGEMENT APPROACHES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM MAJOR MENTAL HEALTH AND CO-OCCURING CONDITIONS AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Income
$15.6 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
292
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$252,492, chief financial officer

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (5)
  1. $6.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT: MHP OFFERS SAFE, SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH OR CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS. THROUGH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES - HELPING THEM MOVE FROM CRISIS TOWARD STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR DROP-IN CENTERS PROVIDE WELCOMING SPACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN MEET BASIC NEEDS AND BEGIN TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
  2. $4.2 million spent. COMMUNITY AND MOBILE SERVICES: OUR MOBILE PEER TEAMS SHOW INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALISTS USE THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE TO INSPIRE HOPE, ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE, AND WALK ALONGSIDE PEOPLE ON THEIR JOURNEY.OUTREACH TEAMS: OUR OUTREACH TEAMS MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE, ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ORDER TO HELP CONNECT THEM TO SAFE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. OUTREACH TEAMS ALSO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND MORE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE: MHP'S REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS MANAGE THEIR FINANCES WITH DIGNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. BY ENSURING BILLS ARE PAID AND TEACHING BUDGETING SKILLS, WE GIVE PEOPLE THE STABILITY AND CONFIDENCE TO FOCUS ON THEIR RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE.COMPEER: COMPEER FOSTERS ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIPS THAT REDUCE ISOLATION, BOOST SELF-ESTEEM, AND HELP ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FEEL PART OF A CARING COMMUNITY.HEALTHY MINDS CHATLINE: THE HEALTHY MINDS CHATLINE PROVIDES FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND IMMEDIATE PEER SUPPORT FOR ANYONE SEEKING HELP WITH LIFE'S CHALLENGES. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION RESOURCE OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE, AND CONNECTION BEFORE CRISES ESCALATE.IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: THE INSTITUTE@MHP IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN PEER TRAINING, PIONEERING CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION AND PRACTICUM PROGRAMS. WE EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD TRAUMA-INFORMED, RECOVERY-FOCUSED SYSTEMS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE INDIVIDUAL COALITION ACTION NETWORK (ICAN): ICAN EQUIPS PEOPLE IN RECOVERY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BECOME POWERFUL ADVOCATES. THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATION, PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO ENGAGE IN POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, ENSURING THAT THE VOICES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE ARE HEARD IN SHAPING MENTAL HEALTH POLICY.IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
  4. $513,940 spent. ADVOCACY: MHP'S ADVOCACY TEAM ENSURES THAT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATING SERVICE CHALLENGES, PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS, AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES.IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.
  5. $263,569 spent. FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES:THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER (TEC) PROVIDES A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A LOVED ONE WHO HAS A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. TEC ALSO PROVIDES SEMINARS, CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD. PARENTING PLUS: IS A SERIES OF TWELVE TWO-HOUR PARENTING SESSIONS FOR PARENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. TOPICS ARE PRESENTED IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT BY A HIGHLY TRAINED, CERTIFIED PARENTING EDUCATOR.FAMILY PEER SUPPORT: MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS COURT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED AND RECOVERY-ORIENTED SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES TO FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AND FRIENDS WHO ATTEND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS COURT PROCEEDINGS THAT INVOLVE THEIR LOVED ONE. IN ADDITION, TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE REPORTED ABOVE, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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