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Mental Health Association in Tulsa Inc

EIN 73-0657931 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) promotes mental health, prevents mental disorders, and achieves victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, service, and housing support. The Association provides a continuum of care to support individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders statewide.

Income
$25.3 million
Spending
$23.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 35%
Employees
285
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$173,767, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $15.1 million spent. Housing and Homelessness ServicesProvided over 1,300 housing units across Tulsa and Oklahoma City, offering stability and community for individuals and families.204 individuals transitioned from homelessness to permanent housing.87% of residents remained housed after one year.4,188 individuals received case management and support through Street Outreach programs.Bridge Program achieved a 92% reduction in first-responder utilization and maintained 100% occupancy.Intensive Outreach and Navigation (ION) served 40 individuals, with 78% achieving self-sufficiency.Housing to Hope Youth Program (HHYP) provided transitional housing and life-skills support to 21 young adults aged 1824.A Better Way program provided 679 participants with paid day-work opportunities and connected 67 participants to permanent employment.Mobile Medical and Street Medicine teams served 1,476 individuals and saved $814,351 in avoided ER costs.
  2. $1.4 million spent. Mental Health Education and AssistanceThe Mental Health Assistance Center answered 20,881 calls, connecting Oklahomans to mental health resources, screenings, and referrals.Youth Mental Health Program reached 1,177 students and staff in grades 212 through education, screening, and suicide-prevention efforts.Suicide prevention training (QPR) trained 338 participants statewide.Platics, a Spanish-language outreach initiative, served 149 Hispanic community members with culturally relevant mental health support.Offered 23 unique support groups addressing topics including anxiety, trauma, and suicide loss.Criminal Justice and Diversion InitiativesJustice and Mental Health Training Center trained 166 professionals in trauma-informed care and crisis response.Special Services Docket served 116 participants, saving $579,765 in avoided incarceration costs, with 84% non-reoffender rate following completion.
  3. $1.3 million spent. Recovery and Peer Support ServicesDenver House (Tulsa) and Lottie House (OKC)Oklahomas only peer-run drop-in centersserved 28,232 visitors, offering more than 100,000 resources in 2024.119 veterans accessed peer services at Lottie House.Creating Connections provided recovery-oriented social and therapeutic activities for 116 participants, promoting independence and community integration.
  4. $854,266 spent. Advocacy, Public Policy, and Community EngagementContinued advocacy to expand affordable housing and improve access to behavioral health care statewide.Partnered with city and state agencies, philanthropic funders, and local coalitions to strengthen Oklahomas housing and mental health infrastructure.MHAOKs integrated housing, healthcare, and recovery programs demonstrate measurable outcomesreducing homelessness, promoting wellness, and fostering long-term stability across Oklahoma communities.

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 October 1968.

    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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