MAD IN AMERICA FOUNDATION

EIN: 474772825 501(c)(3) Mental Health

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Total Revenue
$473,335
Total Expenses
$346,944
Total Assets
$590,646
Net Assets
$589,396
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ROBERT WHITAKER
Phone
6174130824
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MAD IN AMERICA FOUNDATION, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $473K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $126K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

MAD IN AMERICA'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR RETHINKING PSYCHIATRIC CARE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND ABROAD). WE BELIEVE THAT THE CURRENT DRUG-BASED PARADIGM OF CARE HAS FAILED OUR SOCIETY, AND THAT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AS WELL AS THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER, CALLS FOR PROFOUND CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $265,411 Revenue: $0

TO PUBLISH A WEBZINE, MADINAMERICA.COM, THAT PROVIDES NEWS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, ORIGINAL JOURNALISM ARTICLES, AND A FORUM FOR AN INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF WRITERS--PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, PEER...

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TO PUBLISH A WEBZINE, MADINAMERICA.COM, THAT PROVIDES NEWS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, ORIGINAL JOURNALISM ARTICLES, AND A FORUM FOR AN INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF WRITERS--PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, PEER SPECIALISTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, JOURNALISTS, ATTORNEYS, AND MORE--TO EXPLORE ISSUES RELATED TO THIS GOAL OF "REMAKING PSYCHIATRY."

Program 2
Expenses: $29,491 Revenue: $0

TO RUN MAD IN AMERICA CONTINUING EDUCATION, WHICH HOSTS ONLINE COURSES TAUGHT BY LEADING RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD. THESE COURSES PROVIDE A SCIENTIFIC CRITIQUE OF THE EXISTING PARADIGM OF CARE, AND...

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TO RUN MAD IN AMERICA CONTINUING EDUCATION, WHICH HOSTS ONLINE COURSES TAUGHT BY LEADING RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD. THESE COURSES PROVIDE A SCIENTIFIC CRITIQUE OF THE EXISTING PARADIGM OF CARE, AND TELL OF ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES THAT COULD SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR A NEW PARADIGM, ONE THAT EMPHASIZES PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE, AND DE-EMPHASIZES THE USE OF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS, PARTICULARLY OVER THE LONG-TERM. WHILE THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY TAKE THE COURSES, WE ARE PRIMARILY MARKETING THE COURSES TO PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING PSYCHIATRISTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $470,794
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,341
Other Revenue $200
TOTAL REVENUE $473,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $117,488
Fundraising Expenses $17,345
Program Expenses $294,902
Other Expenses $229,456
TOTAL EXPENSES $346,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $473,335 $446,725 +0.1%
Expenses $346,944 $394,022 -0.1%
Net Income $126,391 $52,703 +1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$65,000
Total Directors
5
$65,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT WHITAKER PRESIDENT/TREASURER 40
Officer Director
$65,000 $0 $65,000
LOUISA PUTNAM SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERMIT COLE DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLGA RUNCIMAN DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA ESTEVE DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $473,335 $346,944 $590,646 $126,391
2024 $446,725 $394,022 $465,058 $52,703
2023 $316,136 $443,148 $413,746 $-127,012
2022 $369,181 $413,964 $539,619 $-44,783
2021 $449,952 $394,111 $584,372 $55,841
2020 $540,783 $332,836 $527,940 $207,947
2020 $540,783 $332,836 $527,940 $207,947
2019 $459,872 $312,758 $320,362 $147,114
2018 $282,460 $246,127 $171,652 $36,333
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