Better Business Bureau Report for
Mental Health America of Kentucky

Better Business Bureau Report issued October 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires October 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Mental Health America of Kentucky
Address: 120 Sears Avenue, Ste 213
  Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: 502-893-0460
Web Address: www.mhaky.org
Also known as:Mental Health Association of Kentucky
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1951, Kentucky
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of Mental Health America of Kentucky is to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services through advocacy with local, state and federal policy-makers, education of the public, and promotion of research-based practices among providers.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Mental Health America of Kentucky meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Information & referral for mental health services; presentations and tabling about mental illness and wellness to community groups; continuing education conferences for mental health practitioners; recognition of excellent mental health practice through awards and scholarships; confidential internet-based self-assessment for mental conditions; email newsletter; advocacy in public forums for accessible and appropriate services and supports for people with psychiatric disabilities.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Mental Health America of Kentucky's program expenses were:

  
Programs 84,988
Total Program Expenses: $84,988
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Sheriall Cunningham, Assistant Director
Compensation*:
 $58,179

Chair of the Board: George B. Walton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney, retired

Board Size: 19

Paid Staff Size: 1

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Methods of fund raising include direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, and memberships.
Fund raising costs were 45% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $9,914, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Mental Health America of Kentucky's CPA reviewed financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Ending net assets as noted below include $36,441 in unrestricted net assets, $466 in temporarily restricted net assets, and $771,073 in permanently restricted net assets.

Source of Funds  
Unrealized Gains 60,264
Investment Income 30,350
Contributions and Grants 9,789
Other Income 2,651
Special Events 125
Total Income $103,179


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 7% 

Total income   $103,179
  Program expenses $84,988
  Fund raising expenses 4,431
  Administrative expenses 7,091
 
Total expenses   $96,510
Income in Excess of Expenses   6,669
Beginning net assets   801,311
Ending net assets   807,980
Total liabilities   3,688
Total assets   $811,668


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