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Mental Health America of South Central Kansas Inc

EIN 48-0990763 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA IS TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICE.

Income
$9.4 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
290
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$213,322, doctor

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (7)
  1. $1.3 million spent. FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES- OUR CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZE INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND MENTORING FOR CHILDREN DEALING WITH A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND THEIR FAMILIES. CHILDREN WITH A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT TO INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ATTENDANT CARE. FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING, OR IDENTIFIED AS AT-RISK, RECEIVE GROUP AND INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES. FOCUS IS PLACED ON THE FAMILY UNIT, WITH ALL MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. ADULT SERVICES- MHA'S ADULT COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WORK TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ADULTS WHO HAVE A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS BY HELPING THE INDIVIDUAL MANAGE THEIR ILLNESS IN ORDER TO LEAD A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE. SERVICES AND TREATMENT PLANS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE. WE PROMOTE INCREASING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ENHANCING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WHILE BUILDING COPING STRATEGIES AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  3. $3.0 million spent. THERAPY - MHA'S COUNSELING CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO GUIDE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND MOST TRYING TIMES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, EDUCATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND ADDICTIONS TREATMENT SERVICES. ALL SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET THE PATIENT'S NEEDS AND GOALS.
  4. $805,587 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES - ORIENTATION AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROVIDED TO EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS, MENTAL ILLNESS AND REHABILITATION.
  5. $348,027 spent. PREVENTION - PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR 505 CHILDREN GROWING UP IN FAMILIES WHERE ONE OR BOTH PARENTS ARE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL/DRUGS.
  6. $421,765 spent. AGING SERVICES - PROVIDES COMPANIONS FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDING IN BUTLER, HARVEY, AND SEDGWICK COUNTY.
  7. $23,567 spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE - PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICES FOR PERSONS LIVING IN FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1986.

    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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