National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors in
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is organized to reflect and advocate for the collective interest of state mental health authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds and disseminates knowledge and experience reflecting the integration of public mental health programming in evolving healthcare environments.
- Income
- $22.9 million
- Spending
- $22.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 94%
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $348,472, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (7)
- $17.9 million spent. The technical assistance coalition assists state mental health authorities in planning for and expanding community mental health services and in meeting the challenges of system changes required as a result of health care reform. It also facilitates the dissemination and adoption of specialized technical assistance that positions the mental health service system to support the coming health reform system change.
- $993,891 spent. Association Membership: NASMHPD serves as the national representative and advocate for state mental health agencies and their directors and supports effective stewardship of state mental health systems. NASMHPD informs its members on current and emerging public policy issues, educates on research findings and best practices, provides consultation and technical assistance, collaborates with key stakeholders, and facilitates state to state sharing. NASMHPD 's vision is that mental health is universally perceived as essential to overall health and well-being with services that are available, accessible, and of high quality. Recovery and resiliency are the overall goals and certain fundamental values guide NASMHPD in its mission, which include person and family centered, integration of health and mental health services, attention to prevention and early intervention, community integration, and emphasis on diversity. NASMHPD members play a vital role in the delivery, financing, and evaluation of mental health services within a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The principal programs operated, funded, and/or regulated by NASMHPD members serve people who have serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. This role impacts many other constituencies as well. In recognition of these mutual interests, NASMHPD has effectively responded to, and collaborated with, other organizations and individuals including those representing consumers, families, and state mental health planning and advisory councils. The association provides members with the opportunity to exchange diverse views and experiences and learn from one another in areas vital to effective public policy development and implementation.
- $411,513 spent. State Technical Assistance: NASMHPD facilitates the planning, execution, and evaluation of a wide variety of TA events and activities, including: responding to state information requests and disseminating resources to state officials on a diverse array of behavioral health related administrative, clinical, programmatic, policy, and financing topic; and providing state-specific consultation and training, voth virtually and in-person, that is designed to strengthen those systems, services, and supports that serve adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance.
- $721,050 spent. Other federal and non-federal programs: to provide information and assistance in the field of public mental health.
- $171,475 spent. Suicide prevention: NASMHPD provides support to vibrant and SAMHSA to expand the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (lifeline) to increase capacity of the crisis call center network, provide resources, and supports for the nation's suicide prevention hotline.
- $119,420 spent. D.C. Violence Prevention: NASMHPD developed and implemented a comprehensive program for staff and residents designed to promote violence intervention, participant training, enhance staff morale, and to provide opportunities for incarcerated men and women to receive trauma informed care. This initiative reduced crisis situations, enhanced Mental Health support, promoted recovery and rehabilitation, and enhanced morale and overall well-being.
- $80,370 spent. Co-Occuring Disorders Resouce Center: Serve as an advisor and subject matter expert for the CCBHC-E National Training and Technical Assistance Center on an ad hoc basis through activities including, but not limited to: reviewing and providing feedback to annual training and technical assistance plans or materials relevant to areas of expertise, collaborating on webinars or learning events, facilitating dissemination to or engagement of NASMHPD network as needed.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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