Mental Health America Inc
Mental Health America (MHA) is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia, working to advance mental health and well-being across the United States through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. Its work is informed, designed, and led by people with lived experience.
Mental Health America Inc at a glance
In short: Mental Health America Inc gave $1.8M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), top state New Jersey. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,753,124
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,125
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,616
- Total assets
- $14,587,001
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mental Health America Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Montgomery Street 820, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 684-7722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mental Health America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($216K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 95 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MHA’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to New Jersey (20%), Washington (12%), New York (12%), California (12%), and Georgia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mental Health America Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $57K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant | $215,867 |
| MHA in New Jersey Springfield, NJ | Mh programs - community impact grant, regional policy council | $179,000 |
| Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania Princeton, NJ | MH Programs - Community Impact Grant Grant | $165,000 |
| MHA of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Community driven mh programs grant, substance use disorder research grant | $147,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center Santa Barbara, CA | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant | $103,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California at Irvine Irvine, CA | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant | $102,500 |
| Louisiana Mental Health Association Baton Rouge, LA | Mh programs - rural mh support, mh programs - direct service grant, parent support network grant, meeting attendance stipend | $89,757 |
| Mental Health Advocates of Western New York Buffalo, NY | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant | $75,000 |
| MHA of Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant | $75,000 |
| MHA of West Central Indiana Terre Haute, IN | Substance Use Disorder Research Grant, Meeting Attendance Stipend | $69,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,587,001 | $12,144,547 | $11,852,980 | $1,753,124 | 25 | $668,067 |
| 2023 | $14,555,457 | $12,073,114 | $10,813,430 | $1,633,071 | 27 | $240,765 |
| 2022 | $12,944,250 | $7,433,247 | $8,935,007 | $1,152,722 | 26 | $173,820 |
| 2021 | $14,195,480 | $10,108,066 | $6,331,937 | $124,000 | 10 | $285,007 |
| 2020 | $10,725,586 | $8,106,801 | $4,959,367 | $97,000 | 7 | $180,330 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MHA’s mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. Its stated priorities include prevention, access to affordable mental health care, and using data to advance well-being, especially for people underserved by existing systems.
MHA provides technical assistance, training, grant opportunities, and content to its affiliate network and similar organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for substance use disorder research, community-driven mental health programs, rural mental health support, direct services, and parent support. Examples of supported organizations include Louisiana Mental Health Association, whose stated mission is to provide services, education, and advocacy for people needing mental and behavioral health support, and Mental Health Minnesota, which says it works to advance well-being, increase access to treatment and services, and provide education, resources, and support across Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2024, MHA reported making 25 grants totaling $1,753,124. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $215,867, with a median of $50,616.
The largest reported grants included $215,867 to the University of Washington for substance use disorder research; $179,000 to MHA in New Jersey for community impact and regional policy programs; $165,000 to Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania for a community impact grant; and $147,000 to MHA of Georgia for community-driven mental health programs and substance use disorder research. Other notable awards included $103,000 to Mental Wellness Center and $102,500 to the Regents of the University of California at Irvine, both for substance use disorder research.
MHA also announced a Rural Mental Health Innovation Grant offering two $55,000 grants to nonprofit organizations to expand existing, community-driven approaches in specified eligible rural communities. Applications for that opportunity are closed. The program page describes support for strengthening implementation and reach, participation in technical assistance, and progress reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Pierluigi Mancini — Chair of the Board
- Kana Enomoto — Chair-Elect
- Jennifer Bright — Immediate Past Chair
- Jason Qu — Secretary/Treasurer
- Peter Carson — Chair, Board & Development Committee
- Steven Chan — Chair, Program Committee
- Robert N Davison — Co-Chair, Public Policy Committee
- Ben Harrington — Chair, Affiliate Relations Committee
- Madhuri Jha — Committee Chair
- Courtney Lang — Committee Chair
Mental Health America Inc is led by Elizabeth Stribling, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 11 of 36 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Stribling
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$345K (2023) → $399K (2024)
Courtney Lang
Committee Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Carson
Chair, Board & Development Committee
Chair of the Board → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Chair, Board & Development Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pierluigi Mancini
Chair of the Board
Interim Secretary & Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2022
Chair-Elect → Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Miller
Chair, Marketing & Development
Director → Vice Chair, Marketing & Development, 2022
Vice Chair, Marketing & Development → Chair, Marketing & Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Harrington
Chair & Affiliate Relations Committee
Vice Chair & Affiliate Relations → Chair & Affiliate Relations Committee, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madhuri Jha
Committee Chair
Co-Chair & Program Committee → Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Chan
Chair & Program Committee
Director → Chair & Program Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Falchuk
Outgoing Director
Committee Chair → Co-Chair & Program Committee, 2023
Co-Chair & Program Committee → Outgoing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Cook
Outgoing Director
Vice Chair & Affiliate Relations → Director, 2022
Director → Outgoing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Petrella
Outgoing Director
Executive Committee Member at Large → Director, 2023
Director → Outgoing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art McCoy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Griffith Lund
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keris Myrick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Gager
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mize
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mahmoud Khedr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merrill Friedman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Lubarsky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Rowe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Plotnick
Executive Vice President of State & Federal Advocacy
Vice President State & Federal Advocacy → Executive Vice President, State & Federal Advocacy, 2021
Executive Vice President, State & Federal Advocacy → Executive Vice President of State & Federal Advocacy, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Jessica Kennedy
Chief Strategy & Finance Officer
Chief of Staff & Vice President of Finance → Chief Strategy & Finance Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $230K (2024)
Mary Giliberti
Chief Public Policy Officer
Executive Vice President of Policy → Chief Public Policy Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Theresa Nguyen
Chief Research Officer
Chief Program Officer → Chief Research Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Valerie Hairston Sterns
Executive Vice President & Affiliate Network
Vice President Affiliate Services → Executive Vice President & Affiliate Network, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Stuart Allen
Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$218K (2022) → $236K (2024)
America Zeballos
Chief Social Impact Officer
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$188K (2024)
F. Michael King
Executive Vice President of Office Services
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$230K (2024)
Timothy Clement
Vice President of Federal Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Tracye Weeks
Chief People & Culture Officer
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$229K (2024)
Jennifer Bright
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair of the Board, 2022
Chair of the Board → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kana Enomoto
Chair-Elect
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Madsen
Co-Chair & Public Policy Committee
Director → Vice Chair & Public Policy, 2022
Vice Chair & Public Policy → Co-Chair & Public Policy Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Qu
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert N. Davison
Co-Chair & Public Policy Committee
Director → Co-Chair & Public Policy Committee, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Dwight Hollier (2020–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Frederick M. King (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President of Office Services & Human Resources
- Former: Gustavo Loera (2020–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Lacy Dicharry (2021–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: America Paredes (2023) — Chief Social Impact Officer
- Former: Nathan Tatro (2023) — Vice President of Alliance Development
- Former: Amy Kennedy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Bay (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marie Morilus-Black (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Starling (2020–2022) — Outgoing Past Chair
- Former: Nathaniel Counts (2021–2022) — Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Innovation
- Former: Schroeder Stribling (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Jenifer Holland (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Wood (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Gionfriddo (2020–2021) — Outgoing President & CEO
- Former: Fatima Mncube-Barnes (2020) — Director
- Former: Luis Perez (2020) — Interim Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $399K, to Elizabeth Stribling (President and CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mental Health America Inc
How much does Mental Health America Inc give each year?
Mental Health America Inc gave $1.8M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 27 grants.
What is Mental Health America Inc's typical grant size?
Mental Health America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,616, and its average grant was $70,125, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mental Health America Inc that year got $74K on average.
Where does Mental Health America Inc give grants?
Mental Health America Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (12%) and New York (12%).
Does Mental Health America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Mental Health America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Substance Use Disorder Research Grant" (6 grants) and "MH Programs - Direct Service Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Mental Health America Inc's largest grantees?
Mental Health America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($215,867), MHA in New Jersey ($179,000) and Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania ($165,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mental Health America Inc?
Mental Health America Inc reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What does Mental Health America Inc fund?
MHA’s mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mental Health America Inc?
Mental Health America Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mental Health America Inc's EIN?
Mental Health America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1614906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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