Mental Health & Crisis Intervention Foundations & Grantmakers
464 grantmakers focused on mental health & crisis intervention reported grants on their latest 990s. The 108 that made at least 5 grants gave $380.5M. The largest by giving are South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Caring for Denver Foundation and Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
464
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$380.5M
from the 108 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$30K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$68K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Florida Behavioral Health Network | Miami, FL | $137.5M | 43 |
| 2 | Caring for Denver Foundation | Denver, CO | $43.6M | 95 |
| 3 | Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc | Westerville, OH | $35.6M | 178 |
| 4 | Perigee Fund | Seattle, WA | $18.4M | 64 |
| 5 | Dauten Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $18.3M | 11 |
| 6 | Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc | Doylestown, PA | $12.6M | 38 |
| 7 | Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Inc | Tallahassee, FL | $12.2M | 26 |
| 8 | Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Springfield, IL | $10.6M | 56 |
| 9 | Council on Chemical Abuse Inc | Reading, PA | $10.1M | 40 |
| 10 | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | $7.2M | 70 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 5 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 57 · $5.3M
- New York 40 · $18.1M
- Texas 30 · $9.1M
- Florida 28 · $150.0M
- Pennsylvania 23 · $23.7M
- Ohio 17 · $35.7M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 108 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
South Florida Behavioral Health Network
Miami, FL
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
43
Total Given
$137.5M
Caring for Denver Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$114.8M
Grants
95
Total Given
$43.6M
Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc
Westerville, OH
Assets
$236.7M
Grants
178
Total Given
$35.6M
Perigee Fund
Seattle, WA
Assets
$20.6M
Grants
64
Total Given
$18.4M
Dauten Family Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$30.7M
Grants
11
Total Given
$18.3M
Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc
Doylestown, PA
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
38
Total Given
$12.6M
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$4.6M
Grants
26
Total Given
$12.2M
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Springfield, IL
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
56
Total Given
$10.6M
Council on Chemical Abuse Inc
Reading, PA
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
40
Total Given
$10.1M
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
New York, NY
Assets
$95.6M
Grants
70
Total Given
$7.2M
Child Mind Institute Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$169.4M
Grants
16
Total Given
$6.1M
Seriousfun Children's Network
Norwalk, CT
Assets
$20.5M
Grants
9
Total Given
$5.4M
Better Health Together
Spokane, WA
Assets
$29.3M
Grants
60
Total Given
$5.1M
Virginia Association of Recovery Residences Inc
Richmond, VA
Assets
$330K
Grants
26
Total Given
$3.7M
Peterson Solutions Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$429.1M
Grants
10
Total Given
$3.6M
Centerstone Foundation
Nashville, TN
Assets
$23.3M
Grants
6
Total Given
$3.0M
Paek Family Foundation
Irving, TX
Assets
$221K
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.9M
Washington County Mental Health Authority
Hagerstown, MD
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
5
Total Given
$2.8M
Friends Research Institute Inc
Baltimore, MD
Assets
$8.5M
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.4M
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Dallas, TX
Assets
$37.8M
Grants
22
Total Given
$2.3M
Friends of Recovery Cafe
Seattle, WA
Assets
$49.1M
Grants
49
Total Given
$2.2M
NAMI National
Arlington, VA
Assets
$141.3M
Grants
111
Total Given
$2.2M
Inc Mental Health Alliance
Aurora, IL
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
17
Total Given
$2.1M
The Center for Black Health and Equity
Durham, NC
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
14
Total Given
$2.0M
Here's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 24 funders
~2.8 hrs
at ~7 min per funder profile
Your agents, the same 24
~1 min
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest mental health & crisis intervention foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are South Florida Behavioral Health Network ($137.5M across 43 grants), Caring for Denver Foundation ($43.6M) and Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc ($35.6M). Together the top 10 account for 80% of the $380.5M given by the 108 grantmakers focused on mental health & crisis intervention that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $30K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $68K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (57), New York (40) and Texas (30). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
Related guides
- Grant prospecting: how to find funders that fit
How to shortlist foundations like these from their 990s and giving history.
- AI grant writing: draft proposals in your voice
Turn a shortlist into LOIs and proposals drafted from your own materials.