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Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties

EIN 23-1576691 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF YORK AND ADAMS PROMOTES MENTAL WELLNESS AND SUPPORTS RECOVERY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SOCIAL ACTION AND THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.

Income
$722,605
Spending
$788,372
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
14
Highest pay
$81,672, executive di

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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $553,584 spent. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES OFFER SHORT- AND LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE WITH BUDGETARY MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL SERCURITY BENEFITS (E.G., SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME, SURVIVORS', AND/OR DISABILITY INCOME) TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR CO-OCCURRING DISABILITY. OUR STAFF SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES AT ANY GIVEN TIME OFFERING THE FOLLOWING - REGULAR AND TIMELY BILL PAYMENT, ESTABLISHING PERSONALIZED HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS, WAGE REPORTING TO SOCIAL SECURITY, AND COMPLETION OF TIMELY PAPERWORK FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE CLIENT'S BENEFIT.
  2. $158,714 spent. THE CONSUMER/FAMILY SATISFACTION TEAM (C/FST) REPRESENTS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO GATHERING DATA BY ORGANIZING TEAMS OF CONSUMERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO AFFIRM SATISFACTORY SERVICES, IDENTIFY GAPS OR TRENDS IN SERVICE PROVISION, SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS IN IMPROVING SERVICES, AND IDENTIFY CONSUMER & FAMILY NEEDS. THE C/FST TEAM CONDUCTS OVER 300 INDIVIDUAL SURVEYS EACH YEAR IN YORK AND ADAMS COUNTIES.
  3. MHA OFFERS INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND EDUCATION IN ADDITION TO ITS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. OUR TEAM MEMBERS OFFER INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO HELP THEM BECOME INFORMED ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND THE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT COULD BE ESSENTIAL FOR RECOVERY OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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 July 1987.

    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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