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Mental Health Minnesota

EIN 41-0722639 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 65 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Mental Health Minnesota is the voice of lived mental health experience. We carry that declaration forward as we work to advance mental health and well-being for all, increase access to mental health treatment and services, and provide education, resources and support across Minnesota.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
77
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$132,668, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 65 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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 December 31, 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 (7)
  1. $1.6 million spent. 988 Minnesota Lifeline Mental Health Minnesota joined the nationwide network of providers for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2023 and is currently one of four 988 Lifeline centers providing 988 response in Minnesota. The Organization responds to statewide texts and chats coming into 988, operating 24/7.
  2. $337,297 spent. Minnesota Warmline a safe and confidential phone line for people working on their recovery and/or seeking support. The Warmline uses a peer-to-peer approach, and is answered by trained staff who have first-hand, personal experience dealing with a mental health condition.
  3. $94,689 spent. Peer Support/Homeless Outreach Mental Health Minnesota provides peer support and social work support for Metro Transits Homeless Action Team, where they provide outreach services on Metro Transit trains and platforms and connect individuals with housing, mental health and substance use treatment, and other needs.
  4. $47,334 spent. Education serves to educate individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, educators in secondary schools and colleges, students and youth, members of faith communities and synagogues, employees and employers, professional providers, and the general public in order to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, encourage mental health early screening and treatment, and promote mental health and wellness and suicide prevention.
  5. $10,110 spent. Public Policy/Advocacy takes place at the state and federal legislative levels, as well as at the county and local government levels, in order to advance public policy and funding of mental health care in Minnesota; as well as through grassroots activities in the public and private sectors.
  6. $8,682 spent. Mental Health Helpline connects people with mental health treatment, services and support. The Helpline provides information and referrals about services across Minnesota, and provides tools and resources that support mental health recovery and wellness.
  7. $1,000 spent. Online Mental Health Screenings screening tools for common mental health conditions are offered on the organization's website, which can be completed via computer or mobile device. Tens of thousands of people complete these screenings each year, and those who screen positive are directed immediately to local resources for support.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 September 1954.

    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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