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Mental Health Association in Beaver County

EIN 25-1053469 · Rochester, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS, MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT STRIVE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR RECOVERY AND QUALITY OF LIFE, AND WORKING DILIGENTLY TO CHANGE ATTITUDES TOWARD MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
32
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$86,364, executive director thru nov. 2024

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: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $949,723 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFER HELP TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH/CO-OCCURRING CHALLENGES THAT ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY AND LOW-COST ALTERNATIVES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AVOID THE MORE RESTRICTIVE, HIGHER-COST SERVICES.THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS BENEFIT ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH/CO-OCCURRING CHALLENGES THAT WOULD LIKE TO:- LEARN MORE ABOUT PEER SUPPORT, PERSONAL MEDICINE, AND SELF-WELLNESS TOOLS- HAVE HELP WITH BUDGETING SSI, SSDI, AND RAILROAD RETIREMENT BENEFITS- HAVE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER AND PEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES.- ACCESS PEER SUPPORT BY MEANS OF A TELEPHONE SERVICE, THE WARMLINE, WHICH OFFERS EMPATHETIC, UNDERSTANDING, RESPECTFUL, AND SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATION, ALONG WITH INFORMATION AND REFERRALS.- IMPART HOPE TO OTHERS WHO ARE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY SHARING PERSONAL RECOVERY STORIES.
  2. $187,148 spent. ADVOCACY - AT ITS INCEPTION, THE ASSOCIATION'S INITIAL FOCUS WAS MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AND FOR THE LAST 65 YEARS, THEIR ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONTINUED TO BE DEVELOPED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH/CO-OCCURRING CHALLENGES AND TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION AND STIGMA.THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVOCACY PROGRAMS BENEFIT:- ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH/CO-OCCURRING CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT HAVE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PATIENT RIGHTS, HOUSING ISSUES, SECURING ENTITLEMENTS, WELFARE BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, OR OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS.- FAMILIES IN NEED OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), HELP WITH FINDING RESOURCES, AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS.- INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT NEED SUPPORT WHEN FILING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES.- BEAVER COUNTY SYSTEM OF CARE BY REPORTING AREAS OF SATISFACTION AND CONCERNS.

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 November 6, 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 June 1959.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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