MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF COLORADO

EIN: 840446365 501(c)(3)

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$4,918,351
Total Expenses
$2,826,045
Total Assets
$9,286,107
Net Assets
$6,975,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1953
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SHANNON VAN DEMAN
Phone
7202082220
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF COLORADO, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 124% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.1M, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF COLORADO DBA MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO IS A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1953 WITH A MISSION TO ADVOCATE FOR EVERY COLORADAN WHO EXPERIENCES A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE CONDITION EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES POLICYMAKERS, PROVIDERS, THE PUBLIC, AND THE PRESS TO PROMOTE MENTAL WELL-BEING, ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CARE, AND END DISCRIMINATION. ITS EFFORTS RANGE FROM THE CAPITOL TO THE CLASSROOM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $494,102 Revenue: $45,417

PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES: THE ORGANIZATION HAS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONALIZING SEVERAL DIRECT-SERVICE INITIATIVES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE SAFER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY...

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PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES: THE ORGANIZATION HAS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONALIZING SEVERAL DIRECT-SERVICE INITIATIVES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE SAFER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING AND WRAP- AROUND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT THE NEXUS OF HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACT. THE PATHWAYS HOME PROGRAM ALSO UTILIZES PEER MENTORING TO TRANSITION INDIVIDUALS FROM THE JAIL SETTING TO LIFE AFTER RELEASE. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ITS TOOLKITS IN SUPPORT OF STATE-WIDE MENTAL HEALTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $574,823

PUBLIC POLICY AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: THE ORGANIZATION PRESSES INSURERS AND REGULATORS TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW - INCLUDING THE GUARANTEE OF MENTAL HEALTH AS AN ESSENTIAL BENEFIT, THE...

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PUBLIC POLICY AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: THE ORGANIZATION PRESSES INSURERS AND REGULATORS TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW - INCLUDING THE GUARANTEE OF MENTAL HEALTH AS AN ESSENTIAL BENEFIT, THE ADEQUACY OF PROVIDER NETWORKS, AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PARITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CHAMPIONS MEASURES TO INTEGRATE MENTAL HEALTH CARE INTO THE PRIMARY CARE SYSTEM; TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL COLORADO; AND TO DISENTANGLE MENTAL HEALTH AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,076,827

SAFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SAFER, A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY FORMED IN COLORADO. SAFER PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING IN A HOSTEL SETTING WITH GOALS...

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SAFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SAFER, A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY FORMED IN COLORADO. SAFER PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING IN A HOSTEL SETTING WITH GOALS OF HEALTH STABILIZATION, BASIC RESOURCE ACCESS ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND NEXT-STEP HOUSING FOR UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,723,405
Program Service Revenue $45,417
Investment Income $233,156
Other Revenue $-83,627
TOTAL REVENUE $4,918,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,256
Salaries & Benefits $1,554,440
Fundraising Expenses $306,788
Program Expenses $2,145,752
Other Expenses $1,267,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,826,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,918,351 $2,192,378 +1.2%
Expenses $2,826,045 $2,369,007 +0.2%
Net Income $2,092,306 $-176,629 -12.8%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
18
Volunteers
30

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
5
$178,688
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VINCENT ATCHITY PRESIDENT & 40.00
Officer
$162,008 $16,680 $178,688
DAVID MCLAUGHLIN VP OF OPERAT 40.00
Highest
$117,165 $20,891 $138,056
SHANNON VAN DEMAN CHAIR & TREA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL DE VILLEGAS-DECKER CHAIR ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON HYATT CHAIR EMERIT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MITCHELL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY GOMEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VENITA CURRIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG MUIR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK FOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN LAMBERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,918,351 $2,826,045 $9,286,107 $2,092,306
2022 $2,192,378 $2,369,007 $7,733,474 $-176,629
2021 $1,728,484 $1,553,599 $5,077,583 $174,885
2020 $1,564,789 $1,590,002 $5,016,364 $-25,213
2019 $2,003,277 $1,689,476 $4,759,558 $313,801
2018 $4,520,645 $1,286,889 $4,428,016 $3,233,756
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