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Mental Health America of Lake County Inc

EIN 35-1014213 · Hammond, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND STRENGHTEN THE WAY FAMILIES FUNCTION FOR LIFE.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
97
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$152,454, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. TANF/MIECHEALTHY FAMILIES SUPPORTS NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS WITH IN-HOME, EVIDENCE BASED KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT; ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY CONNECTING FAMILIES TO NEEDED RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $53,595 spent. TITLE V MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICESTHE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING IS TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR MOTHERS, CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROMOTING STRATEGIES TO PREVENT INFANT DEATH OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SUDDEN UNEXPECTED INFANT DEATH (SUID) THROUGH THE SAFE SLEEP PROGRAM.
  3. $59,625 spent. UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PASS THROUGH PROGRAM THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE SUITABILITY OF LIVING ENVIRONMENTS, PRIMARILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARENTS AS TEACHERS; EMPOWERING TEENS AS PARENTS (ETAP)L INFANT SAFE SLEEP; MOTHERS & BABIES; NANY & ME TOBACCO FEE; READY TO SOAR; PARENTS VILLAGE; I'M THIMBODY SPECIAL; BRIDGING THE GAP; OPEN DOOR SOCIAL CLUB, AND WELLNESS WORKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 2015.

    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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