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Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic

EIN 41-1649502 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAMM CLINIC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, RELATIONAL CARE FOR ADULTS, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
37
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$142,219, interim exec. dir.(thru 12/24)/chair

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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 (3)
  1. $2.6 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES:HAMM MEMORIAL PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES TO ADULTS IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA AND STATEWIDE. THE CLINIC OFFERS A FULL SPECTRUM OF OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PERSON AND VIA TELEHEALTH. THE CLINIC SEEKS TO TREAT SYMPTOMS AND ALSO TO HELP CLIENTS GAIN INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING INTO THEIR BEHAVIOR. THE CLINIC PROVIDER TEAM IS COMPRISED OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, CLINICAL COUNSELORS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDERS AS WELL AS INTERNS WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE CLIENT'S MENTAL HEALTH. IN FY 2025, THE CLINIC HAD A TOTAL OF 15,051 VISITS, SERVING 851 INDIVIDUALS WITH THERAPY NEEDS. 21% OF CLIENTS WERE UNEMPLOYED AT THE TIME THEY SOUGHT SERVICES. 30% OF CLIENTS ACCESSED OUR INCOME BASED SLIDING FEE PROGRAM OR REDUCED RATE SERVICES. 38% OF CLIENTS SERVED IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON OF COLOR.
  2. $486,001 spent. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:THE CLINIC'S TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR GRADUATES AND POST-GRADUATES IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY, AND PSYCHIATRY. THE CLINIC'S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TRAINING ENABLES STUDENTS TO PROVIDE DIRECT CLIENT CARE UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION.
  3. $147,972 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH:THE CLINIC'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIUMS AND CONFERENCES.

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 November 1994.

    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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