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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 …

Health Glendale, CA EIN 953371166 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Glendale, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F00A
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F00A
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.98%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($6,600)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mental 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JI
Jill Kennedy
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alexa L•••••••••••
Director
AL
Alyssa M••••••
Director
AN
Andrew S••••••
Director
AZ
Azita I•••••••
Director
BR
Bradley S••••••••
Director
DE
Dean L••••
Director
DO
Douglas H•••
Director
ED
Edward C••••
Director & President
EL
Elyn S•••
Director
EM
Emily A••••
Director
FR
Francis R••
Director
JE
Jenny F••••••
Executive Director
JE
Jerome W••••••
Director & Vice President
JE
Jeromie P•••
Director
JE
Jessica L••••
Director
JE
Jessica W•••••
Director
JI
Jill K••••••
Director & Treasurer
JO
Joel B••••••
Director
KA
Katherine P••••
Director
LA
Laura S•••••••
Director
LA
Lauren C•••
Director & Secretary
LI
Lisa H•••••
Director
LI
Lisa Y••• M•••••••
Director
LU
Lucy E••••••••
Director
MA
Marcellus M••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc This page 79 $1.8 million 0%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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/