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Mental Health America of Los Angeles

EIN 95-1881491 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF LOS ANGELES SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR TRAUMA ASSUME THEIR FULL AND RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY.A). ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY CARE AND THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.B). INNOVATE BY DESIGNING AND DEMONSTRATING SERVICE SYSTEM MODELS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.C). REPLICATE EFFECTIVE MODELS THROUGH TRAINING AND CONSULTATION.D). EDUCATE ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE AND END DISCRIMINATION.E). FACILITATE A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CONSTITUENCIES.

Income
$54.0 million
Spending
$48.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
666
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$399,130, 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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    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

    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 (1)
  1. $42.4 million spent. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: MEMBER SERVICES AND WORK PROGRAM PROVIDES $338,561 HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTEGRATED SERVICE AGENCY THROUGH SEVERAL ON SITE OPERATIONS (DELI, MINI-MART AND MAINTENANCE). ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS VARIOUS FINANCIAL SERVICES EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, SUCH AS BANKING,FINANCING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. RENTAL EXPENSE. $544,569 PERMANENT HOUSING SERVICES- ASSISTS MEMBERS TO LOCATE AND $335,166 ACQUIRE HOUSING. LONG BEACH HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM- RUNS OUTREACH $6,875,861 AND DROP IN CENTERS THAT OFFER SHOWERS, COTS, CLOTHES AND A SAFE HAVEN FROM THE STREETS; ALSO HELPS INDIVIDUALS FIND HOUSING, RECEIVE MEDICAL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, AND LEARN LIVING AND JOB SKILLS. LONG BEACH PROGRAM (NONHOMELESS)- BLENDS ALL THE PARTS $16,269,250 OF MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY- TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND SELF-HELP AND TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS NEED FOR SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. ANTELOPE VALLEY FRIENDSHIP CENTER- THE VALLEYS' ONLY $17,767,227 REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ENRICHES LIVES WITH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT COMBINES STREET OUTREACH WITH A DROP-IN CENTER THAT MEETS IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR SHOWERS, MEALS AND MEDICATION AND OFFERS LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE IN FINDING HOUSING, LEARNING LIVING SKILLS, AND OBTAINING FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL ENTITLEMENTS. THE CENTER'S TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH PROGRAM ENSURES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18 TO 25 MAKE A SECURE TRANSITION FROM CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO ADULT SERVICES. HUMAN SERVICES ACADEMY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT- CREATE $261,116 A PIPELINE TOWARD MENTAL HEALTH CAREERS, FOCUSING ON UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS. PROJECTS INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOLS; CERRITOS COLLEGE ON A MENTAL HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR ENTRY-LEVEL WORKERS; AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS ON JUMP START, A POST-DEGREE CERTIFICATE IN RECOVERY-FOCUSED SERVICES. INVESTMENT SERVICE CHARGES $33,205 TOTAL $42,424,956

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 October 13, 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 1958.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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