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Mindful Philanthropy Inc

EIN 85-0838359 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MINDFUL PHILANTHROPY IS A FIELD CATALYST ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACTIVATING NEW AND IMPACTFUL FUNDING FOR SYSTEMS CHANGES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$197,596, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 April 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. $1.6 million spent. MINDFUL PHILANTHROPY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACTIVATING NEW AND IMPACTFUL FUNDING FOR SYSTEMS CHANGES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND WELL-BEING. AS A FIELD-CATALYST-NOT A FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROVIDER-WE HARNESS PHILANTHROPY FOR OUR EFFORTS. OUR WORK CENTERS ON THREE CORE AREAS: (1) FUNDER ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVATION: WE GUIDE AND CONNECT MORE THAN 1,000 FUNDERS TO EVIDENCE-BASED OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCREASE IMPACT AND ALIGN RESOURCES AROUND SHARED GOALS, INFLUENCING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PHILANTHROPIC COMMITMENTS. (2) SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT IN PRIORITY AREAS: WE CO-CREATE INVESTMENT ROADMAPS AND PORTFOLIO RECOMMENDATIONS ACROSS MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS AREAS TO DRIVE LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE. (3) FIELD LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION, INCLUDING THE MENTAL HEALTH AT THE CENTER SERIES, WE STRENGTHEN THE FIELD'S KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INFORM SMARTER, MORE IMPACTFUL GIVING. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, MINDFUL PHILANTHROPY MEASURES SUCCESS BY THE PARTNERS ENGAGED, INSTANCES OF CAPITAL ACTIVATED, AND IMPROVEMENTS ACHIEVED IN MENTAL HEALTH PHILANTHROPY NATIONWIDE. MINDFUL PHILANTHROPY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACTIVATING NEW AND IMPACTFUL FUNDING FOR SYSTEMS CHANGES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, AND WELL-BEING. AS A FIELD-CATALYST-NOT A FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROVIDER-WE HARNESS PHILANTHROPY FOR OUR EFFORTS. OUR WORK CENTERS ON THREE CORE AREAS: (1) FUNDER ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVATION: WE GUIDE AND CONNECT MORE THAN 1,000 FUNDERS TO EVIDENCE-BASED OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCREASE IMPACT AND ALIGN RESOURCES AROUND SHARED GOALS, INFLUENCING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN PHILANTHROPIC COMMITMENTS. (2) SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT IN PRIORITY AREAS: WE CO-CREATE INVESTMENT ROADMAPS AND PORTFOLIO RECOMMENDATIONS ACROSS MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS AREAS TO DRIVE LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE. (3) FIELD LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION, INCLUDING THE MENTAL HEALTH AT THE CENTER SERIES, WE STRENGTHEN THE FIELD'S KNOWLEDGE BASE AND INFORM SMARTER, MORE IMPACTFUL GIVING. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, MINDFUL PHILANTHROPY MEASURES SUCCESS BY THE PARTNERS ENGAGED, INSTANCES OF CAPITAL ACTIVATED, AND IMPROVEMENTS ACHIEVED IN MENTAL HEALTH PHILANTHROPY NATIONWIDE.
  2. $353,903 spent. PROGRAM PORTION OF EXPENSES FOR SALARIES OF HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES.
  3. PROGRAM PORTION OF EXPENSES FOR SALARIES OF HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 January 2021.

    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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