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Directions for Mental Health Inc

EIN 59-2092715 · Clearwater, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A WELCOMING AND COMPASSIONATE PROVIDER, ADVOCATE AND PARTNER TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, SAFETY AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Income
$62.7 million
Spending
$22.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
319
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$332,157, president & 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 192% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $4.9 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: AS PART OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING SERVES AS A CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING RECOVERY-BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND DEPENDENCY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ASSESSMENT, LINKAGE, ADVOCACY, AND MONITORING. DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING IS DEDICATED TO RESPECTING THE INTEGRITY OF EACH FAMILY MEMBER, FOCUSING ON FAMILY STRENGTHS, SUPPORTING REUNIFICATION WHEN POSSIBLE, AND COORDINATING THE BEST POSSIBLE PERMANENT FAMILY PLACEMENT THROUGH ADOPTION WHEN NECESSARY.
  2. $2.0 million spent. HOMELESS SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, BY LINKING THEM TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND PROVIDING PSYCHIATRIC CARE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING AT LOCAL SHELTERS.
  3. $11.5 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC CARE TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH LICENSED CLINICIANS. DIRECTIONS' ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE CENTERED ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND THE LATEST RESEARCH-SUPPORTED INTERVENTIONS TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. DIRECTIONS' CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, INCLUDING LOSS AND GRIEF, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ABUSE HISTORIES, AND ADDICTIONS. SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED AT ORGANIZATION FACILITIES OR IN A CHILD'S HOME, WHICH OFTEN ALLOWS THE CHILD TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE.

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 December 1981.

    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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