Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc
The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them …
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Mission
The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them to assert those rights in order to maximize their autonomy, achieve equity, and secure the resources they need to thrive.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMental Health Advocacy Services Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Glendale, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 953371166. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is located in Glendale, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 801 N Brand Blvd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 24% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 24%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them to assert those rights in order to maximize their autonomy, achieve equity, and secure the resources they need to thrive. Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among health charities registered in United States: Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 24%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953371166, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc
- What is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc?
- Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Glendale, United States. The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them to assert those rights in order to maximize their autonomy, achieve equity, and secure the resources they need to thrive.
- When was Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc founded?
- Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc?
- Jill Kennedy serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc located?
- Headquartered in Glendale, United States.
- What is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc trustworthy?
- Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953371166.
- What is Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc's website?
- https://www.mhas-la.org/