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Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition

EIN 46-3402346 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ADVOCACY COALITION IS TO UNIFY DIVERSE LOCAL VOICES TO ADVOCATE WITH THE GOALS OF (I) INCREASING AWARENESS OF ISSUES THAT IMPACT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION DISORDERS; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(II) ADVANCING POLICIES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT OHIOANS AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION DISORDERS; AND (III) SUPPORT OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM WITH BROAD COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT.

Income
$541,718
Spending
$699,775
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$167,910, executive director

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (1)
  1. $600,571 spent. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - THE MHAC USES PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND INCREASE AWARENESS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HELPS POLICYMAKERS UNDERSTAND THE BARRIERS TO SERVICES AND DECREASES THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL ILLNESSES AND ADDICTION DISORDERS.ADVOCACY - THE MHAC ALSO ADVOCATES FOR EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASED ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND SUPPORT, MAINTAINING COMMUNICATIONS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO INFORM THEM ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES, AND ADVOCATES FOR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES. ITS WORK IMPACTS THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 4.4 MILLION (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OHIOANS WHO HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, INCLUDING:- MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION ADULTS WHO HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS (2024 STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AMERICA).- 1.7 MILLION ADULTS WHO REPORT HAVING A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DURING THE PAST YEAR (SAMHSA NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH).- AN ESTIMATED 500,000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (NSDUH, NATIONAL SURVEY OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH). INCREASING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS - THE MHAC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE:- CONVENING MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND KEY PUBLIC OFFICIALS, INCLUDING HOSTING ANNUAL REGIONAL PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS- PROVIDING POLICY ANALYSIS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MHAC REGULARLY PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY CAN USE TO ADVOCATE WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING RELEVANT LEGISLATION, FUNDING, AND SERVICES. MEMBERS REPRESENT A DIVERSE SET OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, MAJOR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED GROUPS, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.- EDUCATING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.

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 December 2013.

    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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