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The Mental Health Fund Inc

EIN 56-2151678 · Hickory, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CATAWBA VALLEY HEALTHCARE IS TO BE A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND/OR MENTALLY ILL ADULTS. DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME CARE, PSYCHIATRIC, MEDICAL AND OTHER OUTPATIENT FUNCTIONS, AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
178
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$161,723, employee

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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CLINICAL CARE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCREENING, CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  2. $1.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING TO ASSIST ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR MENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES.
  3. $713,161 spent. LIFE SKILLS DAY TREATMENT: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULT DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE OR PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED SPECIAL HELP TO DEVELOP BASIC WORK, SOCIAL AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  4. $3.5 million spent. CONNECTIONS IS A PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION CLUBHOUSE FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. CONNECTIONS HAS 4 WORKING UNITS - KITCHEN, SNACK BAR, EMPLOYMENT, AND CLERICAL. WITHIN THESE UNITS, MEMBERS AND STAFF WORK TOGETHER TO DO THE NECESSARY AND MEANINGFUL WORK OF THE CLUBHOUSE. CONNECTIONS OFFERS A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION. $532,848THE ACTT PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGHLY SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHALLENGING TO SEVERE CONSUMERS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE SETTING AND ARE CONTINUOUS AND LONG TERM. $529,343MOBILE CRISIS & EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAMS (CRISIS SERVICES)HELP CLIENTS IN SHORT-TERM CRISIS SITUATIONS INVOLVING PSYCHOLOGICAL & EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. $513,901PEER SUPPORT: A PROGRAM OF STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE IN THEIR OWN RECOVERY PROCESS. THEY ASSIST PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES TO IDENTIFY, OBTAIN AND ACHIEVE LIFE GOALS AS A PART OF THEIR OWN RECOVERY PROCESS. $1,069INTEGRATED CARE: A PROGRAM ESTABLISHED AT CVBH TO PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE ALSO RECEIVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE PRIMARY MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN ONE OFFICE LOCATION. $249,914JAIL SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM FUNDS PEER STAFF AND A LICENSED STAFF THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO INMATES IN THE LINCOLN, CATAWBA AND BURKE JAIL FACILITIES TO ASSIST THEM WITH OBTAINING SERVICES/SUPPORT WHEN RELEASE FROM JAIL. $702,292DUKE INDIGENT CARE: A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE WITH A BEHAVIORAL DIAGNOSIS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. $204,542CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES : COORDINATION OF ALL SERVICES LISTED ABOVE ON A CLIENT BY CLIENT BASIS $175,312

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 1999.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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