Mental Health America of California
Mental Health America of California (MHAC) is a Sacramento-based public charity formed in 1957. It works on mental health and substance use issues through advocacy, education, and community services, and its 2025 filing reports grants to 10 California organizations.
Mental Health America of California at a glance
In short: Mental Health America of California gave $292K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $292,448
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $29,245
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,847,754
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mental Health America of California
- Contact
Mailing address: 2520 Venture Oaks Way Ste 305, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 557-1167
Website: https://mhac.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mental Health America of California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North County LGBTQ Resource Center ($55K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North County LGBTQ Resource Center Oceanside, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $55,000 |
| On the Margins Petaluma, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $37,448 |
| Gente Organizada Pomona, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Human Response Network Weaverville, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Koreatown Youth and Community Center (Kycc) Los Angeles, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Mopride Modesto, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Muslim American Society - Social Services Foundation (Mas-SSF) Sacramento, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Positive Images Santa Rosa, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Reach LA Los Angeles, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Stonewall Chico Chico, CA | Support of Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,847,754 | $2,536,341 | $2,027,250 | $292,448 | 10 | $34,684 |
| 2024 | $1,395,284 | $1,586,371 | $1,458,750 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,727,167 | $899,108 | $825,769 | — | — | $-9,756 |
| 2022 | $1,321,563 | $1,169,768 | $890,981 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $946,541 | $1,188,039 | $748,071 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $573,747 | $514,149 | $517,901 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $406,512 | $305,498 | $263,318 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MHAC’s 2024 filing describes its mission as providing advocacy, education, information, and other assistance to help people who need mental health services receive them. The filing describes programs including the California Youth Empowerment Network, which creates a statewide youth advocacy network; the California Association for Peer Supporters Academy, which trains peer support specialists and assists with employment coaching and placement; and advocacy to educate state and county elected leaders about mental health care.
On its website, MHAC identifies policy work that includes implementation of AB 988, voluntary behavioral health services, access and parity, and youth behavioral health needs. It also states that it opposes the use and expansion of involuntary treatment.
In 2025, MHAC gave grants to organizations whose stated missions include serving and advocating for North County’s diverse LGBTQI community (North County LGBTQ Resource Center); co-creating equitable, anti-racist, trauma-responsive structures through healing practices (On the Margins); and advancing educational, economic, and social justice through community-led organizing (Gente Organizada). Human Response Network describes its work as advocacy, education, and programs supporting vulnerable populations and connecting people to local resources. Positive Images describes its work as fostering community care, connection, and belonging for LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, MHAC reported 10 grants totaling $292,448. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $55,000, with a median of $25,000. Each grant was listed for “support of exempt purpose.”
The largest grants were $55,000 to North County LGBTQ Resource Center and $37,448 to On the Margins. MHAC also gave $25,000 each to Gente Organizada, Human Response Network, Koreatown Youth and Community Center, MOPRIDE, Muslim American Society – Social Services Foundation, Positive Images, REACH LA, and Stonewall Chico.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Faith Richie as chairman, Angelica Garcia as secretary, and Beverly Abbott as treasurer. It lists Filomena Yeroshek, Kelechi Ubozoh, Mark Salazar, Kathryn Huber, Dr. Marvin Southard, Esteban Nunez, and Andrew Rubin as trustees.
MHAC’s website lists Carol Hood as interim chair, Faith Richie as treasurer and immediate past chair, Filomena Yeroshek as chair-elect, and Beverly Abbott as secretary on its executive committee.
Mental Health America of California is led by Heidi Strunk, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Strunk
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Faith Richie
Chairman
Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2022
Chair-Elect → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Rubin
Trustee
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Hood
Trustee
Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Salazar
Trustee
Affiliate Representative → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esteban Nunez
Trustee
Board Member at Large → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Huber
Trustee
Affiliate Representative → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Southard
Trustee
Board Member at Large → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Filomena Yeroshek
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelechi Ubozoh
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Robin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Marquez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Abbott
Treasurer
Secretary & Immediate Past Chair → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Garcia
Secretary
Board Member at Large → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Annmarie Cameron (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Daphyne Wtson (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frances Joe (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Leoni (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Terezie Bohrer (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kathryn Davies (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hannah Lou (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Gilmer (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Zima Creason (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christian Miller (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chad Costello (2019–2021) — Affiliate Representative
- Former: Charles Krugman (2019–2021) — Affliate Member
- Former: Christina Miller (2019–2021) — Affiliate Representative
- Former: Jim Gilmer MA (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Karen Hart (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Richard Van Horn (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Nazima Creason (2019–2020) — CEO
- Former: Michelle Burke Parish (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Monica Nepomuceno (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Nancy Carter (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Steve Bischoff (2019) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $156K, to Heidi Strunk (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Mental Health America of California
How much does Mental Health America of California give each year?
Mental Health America of California gave $292K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Mental Health America of California's typical grant size?
Mental Health America of California's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,245, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mental Health America of California give grants?
Mental Health America of California gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Who are Mental Health America of California's largest grantees?
Mental Health America of California's largest 2025 grantees include North County LGBTQ Resource Center ($55,000), On the Margins ($37,448) and Gente Organizada ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mental Health America of California?
Mental Health America of California reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Mental Health America of California fund?
MHAC’s 2024 filing describes its mission as providing advocacy, education, information, and other assistance to help people who need mental health services receive them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mental Health America of California?
Mental Health America of California has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mhac.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mental Health America of California's EIN?
Mental Health America of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1393424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Mental Health America of California funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mental-health-america-of-california-morg_f83deb3f20224e919560ca80ae86581e
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