4,086 foundations$4.3B total annual giving$10K median grant55 states with funders
Discover 4,086 grantmaking foundations funding mental health programs, with combined annual giving of $4.3B. The median grant size for mental health is $10K.
Mental Health Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
4,086
Total Annual Giving
$4.3B
Total Assets Under Management
$99.1B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
55
Total Grants on Record
83,263
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Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment in Kansas or western Missouri and must meet the Foundation's nonprofit/government eligibility requirements.
family resiliencyearly childhood education and developmentchild welfare+16 more
Who can apply: Tax-exempt public charities and fiscally sponsored organizations aligned with the funder's mission, primarily serving areas outside Western Montana's urban centers of Missoula, Kalispell, Butte, and Helena; operating at least two years; operating budget under $1 million (excluding schools). Hospitals and community foundations are eligible only in limited circumstances. The fund generally does not support intermediary organizations, professional associations, or university programs.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) located in Stark County, Ohio or directly improving the lives of residents of Stark County. Requests should be for organizational capital improvements (e.g., building & infrastructure, equipment, vehicles). Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs that promote and improve physical health, mental health, education, and childhood poverty.
adult mental healthchildren’s mental healthbest-practice mental health treatment+4 more
Who can apply: Organizations seeking funding for mental health-related programs aligned with the foundation’s priorities, including treatment, capacity building, education, advocacy, research, and early screening/assessment.
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, and the page states funding applications are currently accepted only from 501(c)(3) organizations based in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada.
The typical Mental Health foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 60% of Mental Health foundations actively fund new organizations, and 87% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Grants
How many foundations fund mental health?
There are 4,086 grantmaking foundations that fund mental health programs across 55 states.
What is the median grant size for mental health?
The median grant from foundations funding mental health is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest mental health foundations?
The largest foundations funding mental health by annual giving include South Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC, BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION INC, with combined giving of $350.2M.
Which states have the most mental health funders?
The states with the most mental health foundations are California (416), Florida (330), Texas (284). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find mental health grants for my nonprofit?
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