Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote mental wellness by improving the care and support of individuals living with mental health conditions.The organization provides community based services through a clubhouse model, peer support, employment assistance, education, and prevention programs.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 54
- Highest pay
- $104,719, ceo
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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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 (5)
- $492,282 spent. Clubhouses have locations in downtown West Palm Beach and Belle Glade and follow the Clubhouse International Model. This model is an evidence based approach guided by 37 standards that has been proven to help people recover their lives. Our clubhouses are local community centers that provide members living with mental health conditions opportunities to build long-term relationships that can help them secure employment, education, and housing.
- $173,863 spent. Peer Place - At the Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches Peer Place Well Being Center, members living with mental health conditions socialize with others and participate in group and one-on-one support with trained peer support mentors. The setting is a serene open environment fostering a sense of community where people finds camaraderie, unconditional acceptance, and support to thrive.
- $206,780 spent. Mental Health Court - The purpose of Mental Health Court is to increase public safety, facilitate participation in effective mental health and substance abuse treatment, improve the quality of life for people with mental illnesses charged with crimes, and make more effective use of limited criminal justice and mental health resources.
- $38,255 spent. Standfirm, Peer Training
- Standfirm, Peer Training 38255. 0. 392011.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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