Southeast Florida Behavioral Health
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc (SEFBHN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The organization develops, supports, and manages a network of behavioral health services across the Treasure Coast, Okeechobee, and the Palm Beaches regions. SEFBHN operates as a community mental health center, employing 11 staff members as of recent reporting.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$115.8M
+20.2% YoY
Grant Count
71
+12.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
+6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: A seamless, accessible, recovery-oriented system of behavioral health care driven by consumers, providers, and other stakeholders, in which innovation and collaboration are the norm and diversified financial resources comfortably support an array of prevention and treatment practices leading to excellent outcomes for individuals served, providers, and the community.
Primary Program Areas:
Adult Mental Health Services encompassing three categories:
- Treatment: systematic approaches to relieving primary symptoms and life results of mental illnesses, including medications, individual therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatric hospitalization when necessary
- Rehabilitation: helping individuals minimize the effects of mental illnesses on major role skills and develop greater competencies in employment, activities of daily living, and social performance
- Support: practical, hands-on assistance to help people handle necessities of daily living and assist in their recovery process
Children's mental health services
Grantmaking
SEFBHN functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. The organization distributes grants with typical award ranges of $6,137 to $20,092,391. Total giving reported at $115,818,117 based on most recent filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SEFBHN's primary service and funding areas include:
- Treasure Coast region
- Okeechobee
- Palm Beaches
- Additional funding activity reported in Florida, Washington, and Tennessee
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Assets: $26,651,780
- Total Revenue: $121,843,721
- Total Expenses: $121,882,255
- Net Assets: $327,472
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $103M
- Expenses: $102M
- Total Assets: $24.9M
- Total Liabilities: $24.6M
Financial Sustainability Assessment: The organization demonstrates financial vulnerability indicators including equity deficiency, high revenue concentration, minimal administrative flexibility, and operating deficits. The organization maintains less than three months of reserves.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,651,780 | $24,924,982 | $20,463,601 |
| Revenue | $121,843,721 | $102,561,408 | $81,786,831 |
| Expenses | $121,882,255 | $102,411,540 | $81,802,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $885 | $1,484 | $2,580 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Ann M Berner: Principal Officer
- Alicia Reno: Chief Clinical Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI SHEFFER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOHN FOWLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BEATRICE BEA SALLABI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LARRY REIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SEAN BOYLE | PAST CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JESSICA BRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN CAIRNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES GREEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAYLE HARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN L JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| C MARSHA MARTINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WES SAMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH SPEICHER DPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLINT SPERBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY STARLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALTON TAYLOR MED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN M BERNER | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $220,831 |
| TERRI MOORE | CFO/TREASURER | 40 | $145,030 |
| REBECCA WALKER | COO | 40 | $117,516 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
SEFBHN has been active in distributing federal and state funding for behavioral health initiatives. Recent grant awards have supported organizations expanding psychiatry and behavioral health services in the region. The organization has issued funding opportunity announcements for opioid abatement initiatives and continues to manage grant programs addressing addiction, mental health treatment, and suicide prevention across its service areas.
SEFBHN Indian River FY 26/27 Opioid Abatement Request for ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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