DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC

EIN: 592092715 501(c)(3)

CLEARWATER, FL

Total Revenue
$62,716,389
Total Expenses
$22,368,918
Total Assets
$54,213,798
Net Assets
$52,937,466
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
APRIL LOTT
Phone
7275244464
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC, founded in 1981, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $62.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 192% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $40.3M, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A WELCOMING AND COMPASSIONATE PROVIDER, ADVOCATE AND PARTNER TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, SAFETY AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,932,113

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: AS PART OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING SERVES AS A CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING RECOVERY-BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND DEPENDENCY CASE...

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CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: AS PART OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING SERVES AS A CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING RECOVERY-BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND DEPENDENCY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ASSESSMENT, LINKAGE, ADVOCACY, AND MONITORING. DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING IS DEDICATED TO RESPECTING THE INTEGRITY OF EACH FAMILY MEMBER, FOCUSING ON FAMILY STRENGTHS, SUPPORTING REUNIFICATION WHEN POSSIBLE, AND COORDINATING THE BEST POSSIBLE PERMANENT FAMILY PLACEMENT THROUGH ADOPTION WHEN NECESSARY.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,046,039

HOMELESS SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, BY LINKING THEM TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND PROVIDING PSYCHIATRIC...

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HOMELESS SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, BY LINKING THEM TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND PROVIDING PSYCHIATRIC CARE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING AT LOCAL SHELTERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $11,532,485

OUTPATIENT SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC CARE TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH LICENSED CLINICIANS. DIRECTIONS' ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE CENTERED ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES...

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OUTPATIENT SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC CARE TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH LICENSED CLINICIANS. DIRECTIONS' ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE CENTERED ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND THE LATEST RESEARCH-SUPPORTED INTERVENTIONS TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED. DIRECTIONS' CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, INCLUDING LOSS AND GRIEF, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ABUSE HISTORIES, AND ADDICTIONS. SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED AT ORGANIZATION FACILITIES OR IN A CHILD'S HOME, WHICH OFTEN ALLOWS THE CHILD TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,758,338
Program Service Revenue $3,749,037
Investment Income $20,635
Other Revenue $188,379
TOTAL REVENUE $62,716,389

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $16,791,562
Fundraising Expenses $11,656
Program Expenses $18,510,637
Other Expenses $5,577,356
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,368,918

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $62,716,389 $21,462,646 +1.9%
Expenses $22,368,918 $19,492,322 +0.1%
Net Income $40,347,471 $1,970,324 +19.5%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
319
Volunteers
150

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
6
$640,003
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATRINA GRIFFITH CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF RATHMELL VICE-CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA DICKSON SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA CONTE TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRINCESS JONES DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILTON SMITH DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL LOTT PRESIDENT & CEO 50.00
Officer
$332,157 $0 $332,157
BOGUSLAW GLUSZAK MD PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$307,846 $0 $307,846
MARIKO BRANDON ADULT PSYCHIATRIST 40.00
Highest
$225,879 $0 $225,879
SANGITA DESAI ADULT PSYCHIATRIST 40.00
Highest
$160,728 $0 $160,728
CASEY WINSLOW APRN 40.00
Highest
$160,000 $0 $160,000
LENA ALLOS APRN 40.00
Highest
$152,000 $0 $152,000
CASSANDRA BECK APRN 40.00
Highest
$147,680 $0 $147,680
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 $62,716,389 $22,368,918 $54,213,798 $40,347,471
2024 $21,462,646 $19,492,322 $13,357,351 $1,970,324
2023 $21,034,511 $16,983,578 $13,736,773 $4,050,933
2022 $17,347,264 $16,675,913 $9,860,552 $671,351
2021 $19,562,608 $15,779,881 $8,975,090 $3,782,727
2020 $18,830,714 $18,630,408 $7,516,950 $200,306
2019 $24,178,668 $23,752,268 $4,111,888 $426,400
2018 $17,940,386 $18,337,250 $3,589,981 $-396,864
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