Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee does not meet the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
MHA Tennessee does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
MHA Tennessee does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
MHA Tennessee does not meet this Standard because the 2020 annual report did not include:
- The organization's 2020 financial information.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
MHA Tennessee does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.mhamt.org/, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2019.
- The organization's financial information for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
MHA Tennessee does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://www.mhamt.org/, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1946, TN
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Also Known As
Mental Health America of the MidSouth
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Stated Purpose
"to connect the community with specialized mental health and wellness resources, provide services that improve the quality of life, and promote effective services where behavioral health needs exist."
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee (MHA Tennessee) reports that it promotes mental health and wellness throughout Tennessee through education, advocacy, and the provision of services. The organization states that it operates in 20 counties and trains on average 20,000 children and young adults annually in how to manage bullies, bad days, and negative emotions. The organization states that it trains approximately 30,000 individuals annually in suicide-prevention initiatives, how to recognize warning signs, and to make mental health referrals when necessary. MHA Tennessee operates a helpline, offers free and anonymous online mental health screenings, and educates individuals on how to care for a dementia patient. The organization works to provide mental health training and first aid services to clergy, police officers, teachers, and community members. In addition, MHA Tennessee advocates at the local and state level to improve public policy for mental health and long-term care services in Tennessee.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee's program expenses were:
Educational services |
$1,087,140 |
Consumer and family issues services |
$242,365 |
Aging services |
$84,095 |
Advocacy |
$48,010 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,461,610 |
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Chief Executive
Thomas K. Starling, EdD, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$170,927
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Chair of the Board
Rhonda Ashley-Dixon
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, Vanderbilt Behavioral Health
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Board Size
33
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Paid Staff Size
11
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Radio
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,431,276 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Federal and state contracts and grants |
$1,030,890 |
Other grants |
$269,259 |
Fees and other |
$92,907 |
Contributions |
$81,277 |
TSPN Awards symposium |
$66,357 |
Massey Dinner |
$37,000 |
United Way |
$11,150 |
I.C. Hope revenues |
$5,201 |
Other special events, net |
$1,700 |
Investment income |
$1,125 |
Total Income |
$1,596,866 |
- Programs: 79%
- Administrative: 14%
- Fundraising: 7%
Total Income |
$1,596,866 |
Program expenses |
$1,461,610 |
Fundraising expenses |
$143,770 |
Administrative expenses |
$249,443 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$1,854,823 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-257,957 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$958,581 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$700,624 |
Total Liabilities |
$113,120 |
Total Assets |
$813,744 |