Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc
The Association of Community Mental Health is a public charity based in Topeka, Kansas. It brings Kansas Community Mental Health Centers together to promote an accessible, accountable behavioral healthcare system and supports their work through advocacy, training, technical assistance, and shared resources.
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,749,755
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,275,307
- +37.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $380,806
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,277,701
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 Sw 7Th St, Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 234-4773
Website: https://acmhck.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association’s stated mission and activities concern behavioral healthcare for Kansans, and the listed 2022 recipients are Kansas organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 24 grants totaling $769K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County - Comcare Wichita, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $135,333 |
| Johnson County Mental Health Center Mission, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $82,821 |
| Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Healthcare Inc Kansas City, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $72,018 |
| Prairie View Inc Newton, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $49,499 |
| Compass Behavioral Health Garden City, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $42,068 |
| Horizons Mental Health Center Hutchinson, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $40,117 |
| Pawnee Mental Health Service Inc Manhattan, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $38,374 |
| High Plains Mental Health Center Hays, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $33,754 |
| Bert Nash Community Mental Health Cener Inc Lawrence, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $30,218 |
| Guidance Center Inc Leavenworth, KS | To help mitigate the impact of the public health emergency | $29,096 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,749,755 | $3,275,307 | $3,277,701 | — | — | $380,806 |
| 2024 | $10,670,160 | $2,380,167 | $2,655,828 | — | — | $412,158 |
| 2023 | $8,326,691 | $2,787,905 | $2,277,611 | — | — | $954,977 |
| 2022 | $9,012,847 | $2,995,120 | $2,932,045 | $768,694 | 24 | $486,859 |
| 2021 | $8,887,791 | $1,544,174 | $1,369,835 | — | — | $419,309 |
| 2020 | $7,401,753 | $1,102,007 | $1,406,786 | — | — | $58,728 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s stated mission is to promote a fully resourced system delivering efficient, effective, and accountable behavioral healthcare accessible to all Kansans through locally governed Community Mental Health Centers, subsidiaries, and strategic partners.
Its stated activities include legislative advocacy and tracking legislation, annual conferences and training, and board and committee meetings. Its website also describes resources and technical assistance for centers, including support for Kansas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
Organizations listed as receiving support in 2022 include Prairie View Inc, whose mission is to foster healing and growth through behavioral and mental health services; Compass Behavioral Health, which serves residents in 13 southwest Kansas counties; and Horizons Mental Health Center Inc, which provides comprehensive behavioral health services with a focus on physical health and whole-person wellness. Other listed recipients include High Plains Mental Health Center, Guidance Center Inc, South Central Mental Health Center Inc, Four County Mental Health Center, and Central Kansas Mental Health Center.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data report zero grants in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. Organizations listed as receiving support in 2022 include:
These are listed recipients and amounts; the available information does not state a total for 2022, a typical award size, or how to apply. No application instructions are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcy Johnson, Tim Deweese, Glenna Phillips, Patrick Schmitz, Joan Tammany, Lisa Southern, Vikki Mader, Amanda Cunningham, Krista Eylar, and Michael Countryman as officers or directors. It identifies Amanda Cunningham as Treasurer and Patrick Schmitz as President Elect; the other listed individuals are identified as directors.
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc is led by Kyle Kessler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Kessler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $247K (2025)
Kathy Mosher
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hennen
Director
Vice President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Tammany
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Southern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Fawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Manbeck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Deweese
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenna Phillips
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Lewis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Dowler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Countryman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vikki Mader
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Poe
Director
Director Start Jan → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rezkalla
Director
Director Start Mar → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stevie Durkin
Director
Director Start Aug → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Wills
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather McCully
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Eylar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lockwood
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ponce
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Amanda Cunningham
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Bjork
Secretary
Member at Large → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Atteberry
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Schmitz
President Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Callstrom
Vice President
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bill Persinger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Julie Kramp (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Keith Rickard (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru JUL23
- Former: Robbin Cole (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru MAR24
- Former: Walt Hill (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru DEC23
- Former: Jackie Feathers (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Spaur (2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Ehling (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Mills (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Rice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Jasper (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Bissell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ric Dalke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Gaskill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Garrett (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jessie Kaye (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Michael Garrett (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $247K, to Kyle Kessler (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc
How large is Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc?
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc fund?
The association’s stated mission is to promote a fully resourced system delivering efficient, effective, and accountable behavioral healthcare accessible to all Kansans through locally governed Community Mental Health Centers, subsidiaries, and strategic partners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc?
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check acmhck.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc make grants?
The association’s stated mission and activities concern behavioral healthcare for Kansans, and the listed 2022 recipients are Kansas organizations.
What is Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc's EIN?
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0876205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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