Mental Health Systems Inc
83% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Mental Health Systems Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1982, with $100,506,644 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
9465 Farnham St, San Diego, CA, 92123 EIN 95-3302967 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$100.5M
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$98.3M
Net assets
-$5.9M
Employees
890
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Mental Health Systems Inc: 83% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mental Health Systems Inc: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Mental Health Systems Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mental Health Systems Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.
What they do
See schedule o for substance abuse services program accomplishments.
See schedule o for housing services program accomplishments.
Contact & location
- Address
- 9465 Farnham St, San Diego, CA, 92123
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Treatment
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $75.0M (FY2013) to $100.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39.7MNet assets -$5.9M
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.8M
Total liabilities
$39.7M
Net assets
-$5.9M
Salaries & benefits
$54.1M
55% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,506,644▼1.7% | $98,264,288▼7.2% | -$5,949,242▲27.4% | $33,766,843▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $102,239,026▲3.2% | $105,900,159▲3.6% | -$8,191,598▼83.3% | $38,884,490▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $99,103,124▲4.1% | $102,189,597▲6.5% | -$4,469,899▼253% | $42,247,641▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,186,380▼4.3% | $95,946,933▼3.3% | -$1,266,333▼169% | $26,073,589▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,502,261▲8.8% | $99,177,474▲7.1% | -$470,091▲28.1% | $30,562,198▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,461,172▲27.8% | $92,565,637▲25.4% | -$653,759▼205% | $25,108,389▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,557,460▲11.5% | $73,805,429▲10.1% | $623,720▼84.9% | $20,260,780▼33.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,185,859▼2.2% | $67,021,402▲0.9% | $4,124,204▼57.9% | $30,540,757▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,624,046▼9.2% | $66,391,440▼9.6% | $9,786,100▼13.4% | $32,285,299▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,288,274▼4.2% | $73,443,992▼2.4% | $11,301,521▼9.3% | $34,494,581▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $75,475,724▲0.6% | $75,235,418▲1.0% | $12,457,239▲5.2% | $37,435,546▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $74,988,503 | $74,487,370▼4.2% | $11,843,496▲4.4% | $32,719,905▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $77,742,690▼5.2% | $11,342,363▲4.9% | $30,612,774▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $82,003,838▼0.6% | $10,815,071▲5.7% | $31,362,634▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $82,535,592▼8.9% | $10,229,876▲5.1% | $29,313,740▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $90,629,756 | $9,731,909 | $29,850,654 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: James C Callaghan Jr — $316,280 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James C Callaghan Jr | Ceo/president | 40 | $316,280 |
| Dr Wendy Broughton | Coo | 40 | $274,567 |
| Dr Olushola Olaoshebikan | Senior Vice/president | 40 | $176,126 |
| Dr Laura Otis Miles | Senior Vice/president | 40 | $164,629 |
| Leigh Ann Cardelfe | Senior Vice/president | 40 | $162,329 |
| Michael Behnke | Chief People Officer | 40 | $159,235 |
| David Tanner | Cfo | 40 | $147,796 |
| Lindsay Santino | Vp of Program/finance | 40 | $144,206 |
| Abraham Ward | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Andrea Hopper | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Duane Oswald | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Francisco Benavides | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeanette Sanchez | Chair | 1 | — |
| Joshua Morgan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kathryn Wage | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Randall Rodzer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ted Anasis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Will Rivera | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Medical Associates Inc | Physicians | $8,363,003 |
| Locumtenens Holding LLC | Physicians | $816,647 |
| Vista Staffing Solutions Inc DBA Whita | Physicians | $363,656 |
| Thy Ai Lam | Physicians | $326,228 |
| Doris T Tan | Physicians | $312,759 |
Grants received · $175K total
12 grants to Mental Health Systems Inc totaling $175K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | To prevent hunger | 2023 | $13,614 |
| Destination Home Sv | Human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano | Distribute more food | 2022 | $23,419 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2021 | $35,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Community development | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2016 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2015 | $11,500 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2015 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2014 | $17,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Project support | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mental Health Systems Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mental Health Systems Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3302967, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mental Health Systems Inc's EIN?
- Mental Health Systems Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3302967.
- How much revenue does Mental Health Systems Inc report?
- Mental Health Systems Inc reported $100,506,644 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mental Health Systems Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Mental Health Systems Inc spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mental Health Systems Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Mental Health Systems Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mental Health Systems Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mental Health Systems Inc's latest Form 990 is $316,280, paid to James C Callaghan Jr (Ceo/president).
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Data for Mental Health Systems Inc (EIN 95-3302967) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.