Mental Health Association Inc
To provide high quality, individualized and flexibile residential and support services that promote independence, community engagement and wellness for people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness and other challenges.
Mental Health Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $47,182,572
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $54,240,930
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $318,227
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $50,929,090
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mental Health Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Mental Health Association Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $76K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Able Place Inc Springfield, MA | Renovations for a Sprinkler System | $51,000 |
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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 | $47,182,572 | $54,240,930 | $50,929,090 | — | — | $318,227 |
| 2024 | $39,352,485 | $45,372,045 | $43,035,853 | $51,000 | 1 | $547,483 |
| 2023 | $29,133,968 | $38,189,783 | $36,938,212 | $21,980 | 1 | $73,192 |
| 2022 | $24,503,185 | $33,817,853 | $31,767,746 | $75,000 | 1 | $178,423 |
| 2021 | $23,427,297 | $28,160,219 | $26,938,146 | $76,000 | 3 | $339,789 |
| 2020 | $19,579,460 | $21,900,218 | $22,342,913 | — | — | $94,340 |
About Mental Health Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mental Health Association Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicopee, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $47.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $318K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mental Health Association Inc is led by Cheryl Fasano, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Fasano
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $255K (2025)
Nancy Mirkin
Chair
Director & Clerk → Clerk, 2023
Clerk → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Cogman
Director
Treasurer & Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Johnson
Director
Clerk & V Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Puppolo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Miller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Babineau
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Libiszewski
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Vigo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Lakritz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Smith
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $177K (2025)
Christine Palmieri
Vice President of Recovery & Housing
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $113K (2025)
Sara Kyser
Vice President of New Way Services
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $117K (2025)
Jennifer Ducharme
Vice President of Development & Communications
Vice President of Development & Community Relations → Vice President of Development & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $123K (2025)
Rene Pinero
Vice President of Clinical Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Tara Kurtz-Boucher
Vice President of Icl Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Donna-Rae Kenneally
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lepper
Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dee Cady
Clerk
Director → Director & Clerk, 2024
Director & Clerk → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Michael Brassard (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Raven Omuemu (2023–2024) — Prescriber
- Former: Amanda Sawyer (2024) — Vice President of Quality
- Former: John Odierna (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura J. Fenn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Reid (2020–2022) — Clerk
- Former: Elaine Awand (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Lee (2021–2022) — Vice President of Resource Development & Brand
- Former: Charlene Mazer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robin Olejarz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Kloss (2021) — Vice President of Integrated Community Learning
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 $255K, to Cheryl Fasano (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mental Health Association Inc
How large is Mental Health Association Inc?
Mental Health Association Inc reported $47.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54.2M.
What is Mental Health Association Inc?
Mental Health Association Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicopee, MA. It holds $47.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mental Health Association Inc operate?
Mental Health Association Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Mental Health Association Inc's EIN?
Mental Health Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6197938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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