Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
MHA Middle Tennessee does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2024 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
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 Middle Tennessee does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://mhamidsouth.org/, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve the lives of persons living with mental health challenges by advocating for improved public policy, educating health service providers, and connecting individuals to the right help at the right time."
Year, State Incorporated:
1946, TN
Also Known As:
Mental Health America of the MidSouth
Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee (MHA Middle Tennessee) works to improve the lives of persons living with mental health challenges by advocating for improved public policy, educating health service providers, and connecting individuals to the right help at the right time. The organization's programs include educating K-12 youth, mental health professionals, and caregivers on the importance of mental health and available resources.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee's program expenses were:
| Educational services | $1,048,320 |
| Consumer/family issues services | $532,568 |
| Aging services | $104,443 |
| Advocacy | $29,425 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,714,756 |
Chief Executive
Amber Hampton, Executive Director
Compensation*
$56,617
Chair of the Board
Deborah Hennessee
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Vice President and Senior Lending Officer, Commercial Banking; Pinnacle Financial Partners
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
29
*2023 compensantion, as reported by the charity, compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,900,324, 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, 2023.
Source of Funds
| I.C. Hopes revenue | $4,779 |
| United Way | $12,035 |
| TSPN Awards Symposium | $14,303 |
| Fees and other | $50,866 |
| General contributions | $71,881 |
| Massey Dinner contributions | $73,600 |
| Investment income, net | $158,536 |
| Other grants | $251,702 |
| Miscellaneous income | $477,417 |
| Federal and State contracts and grants | $1,491,106 |
| Total Income | $2,606,225 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $2,606,225 |
| Total expenses: | $2,075,389 |
| Program expenses | $1,714,756 |
| Fundraising expenses | $75,057 |
| Administrative expenses | $285,576 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $530,836 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,315,101 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $110,051 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,845,937 |
| Total Liabilities | $235,341 |
| Total Assets | $4,081,278 |
Note: In the financial summary above, “other changes in net assets” refers to unrealized gain on investment.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance