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Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc

EIN 74-1272394 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To drive community solutions promoting mental health. Through innovative collaborations, education, and advocacy, we lead change to promote mental health and prevent mental illness in the Greater Houston region.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
30
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$226,735, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 127% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    13 of 13 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $2.2 million spent. Mental Health America of Greater Houston has been championing mental health in our community since 1954. We work to connect people to quality care, equip communities with education and training, provide peer support for veterans, and advocate for legislative solutions that meet our community's growing needs. In 2025, we served 5,510 unique individuals and had 21,154 total client engagements across our programs. See Schedule OIn 2025, we expanded our behavioral health navigation services, now known as Care Connect, a free, coordinated system that helps individuals find, access, and follow through with mental health care. More than a referral service, Care Connect guides people through the process and stays engaged until they are successfully connected to care. The program includes a database of more than 800 vetted providers offering a wide range of services for individuals and families. This resource can be accessed through an easy-to-use online search tool or by connecting directly with a live Community Resource Specialist via phone, text, or email for personalized support. Through peer support and collaborative partnerships, veterans continue to receive the services needed to reintegrate into civilian life. In 2025, working in collaboration with other veteran-serving organizations, a strong 86% of Veterans Treatment Court participants who were eligible for graduation completed the program requirements. Additionally, our veterans team made more than 4,000 referrals, connecting veterans to services that support their well-being and stability. Our Mental Health Literacy was expanded to offer specialized training to help organizations build cultures where people can perform at their best and feel supported along the way. Our Workplace Wellness training and consultation offerings are guided by a PhD-level expert with certification in mindfulness practices, adapted for organizational settings. In 2025, we delivered 93 mental health education and workplace wellness training sessions, significantly expanding our reach compared to 2024.Our public policy and advocacy efforts through policymaker engagement increased by more than 188% between 2024 and 2025. We also expanded our advocacy training, reaching 79 individuals, and increased participation in presentations on MHA-supported issues to 641 individuals.Our training for child-serving professionals - across schools and community organizations- included 35 presentations supporting adults who work with children. This includes a strong partnership with a statewide intermediary whose mission is to convene, educate, and advocate to improve the quality and increase the availability of out-of-school time opportunities for Texas youth. Through this partnership, we provided training to providers in a variety of programs that support student well-being. In 2025, 10,160 Greater Houston Region residents used Mental Health America's free, online, and anonymous mental health screenings. These screenings provide a direct, real-time measure of mental health and overall well-being in the Greater Houston Region. Upon completing the screening, each person can access tools and other resources to support their mental health.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 1956.

    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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