Nonprofit · EIN 11-3012392
ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC
Tax-exempt · RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,471,981 | $11,325,835 | $146,146 | $19,131,364 | $4,422,249 | $14,709,115 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,280,274 | $11,204,003 | $76,271 | $18,490,122 | $4,128,516 | $14,361,606 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,449,869 | $11,807,025 | -$357,156 | $17,007,668 | $4,616,946 | $12,390,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,524,522
- of which government grants
- $2,918,624
- Program service revenue
- $7,745,525
- Investment income
- $180,025
- Other revenue
- $21,909
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $339,431
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,276,681
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,120,258
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $491,857
- Travel
- $49,698
- Depreciation
- $378,323
- Program services (functional)
- $8,970,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,335,137
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,490,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,131,364
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,422,249
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,709,115
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,536,580
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,475,908
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,661,300
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,815
- Gross receipts
- $11,486,088
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN MERLO | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $203,354 | $62,602 |
| KATHLEEN ELFERS | CHIEF PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCE OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $169,052 | $4,980 |
| SUZANNE KONTAK | PSYCHIATRIC NP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $163,983 | $7,187 |
| MICHELE SMITH | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $108,095 | $6,204 |
| GINA FATTIBENE | DIRECTOR OF ADULT CARE MGMT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $105,538 | $4,688 |
| RONALD MASERA | VP OF OPERATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $100,785 | $1,207 |
| DR KRISTIE GOLDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DETOR LCSW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY SPECIALE BS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GARBARINO ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SATTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE BOTTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ST PIERRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAADIA YUNUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAPHNE PERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN MERLO | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $215,230 | $65,595 |
| SUZANNE KONTAK | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITI Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $181,437 | $7,986 |
| MARIANELA CASAS | COO THROUGH 11/4/2024 Officer | 37.5 | $127,426 | $55,731 |
| VERONICA DE KONING | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $132,979 | $19,602 |
| KATHLEEN ELFERS | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $130,292 | $7,317 |
| KIM KOSTER CPA | CFO THROUGH JUNE 2024 Officer | 37.5 | $103,150 | $22,939 |
| TARA LARKIN-FREDERICKS | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $107,598 | $4,811 |
| GINA FATTIBENE | ADULT CARE MANAGEMENT DIRE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $103,271 | $4,607 |
| DR KRISTIE GOLDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DETOR LCSW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY SPECIALE BS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GARBARINO ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SATTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORAINE BOTTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ST PIERRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAADIA YUNNUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAPHNE PERRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJAY DUTT | OUTSOURCED INTERIM CFO EFF. JUNE 2024 Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEEN MERLO | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $181,983 | $60,215 |
| KIM KOSTER CPA | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $175,240 | $43,994 |
| MARIANELA CASAS | COO Officer | 37.5 | $127,176 | $43,962 |
| SUZANNE KONTAK | PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITI Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $157,075 | $0 |
| VERONICA DE KONING | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,063 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE POWERS | DEUPTY DIRECTOR OF CM INIT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $110,648 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN ELFERS | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $106,169 | $0 |
| GINA FATTIBENE | ADULT CARE MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $101,016 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MASON MS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KRISTIE GOLDEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DETOR LCSW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY SPECIALE BS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SCOTT BRADLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MARTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GARBARINO ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIA HUART | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SATTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORAINE BOTTI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ST PIERRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAADIA YUNNUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 939 JOHNSON AVE, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779-6066
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- COLLEEN MERLO LMSW, PO BOX 373, RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
- Signed the 990
- COLLEEN MERLO LMSW, CEO
- Phone
- (631) 471-7242
- Website
- WWW.MHAW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CERINI & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, PURSUE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY, MEANINGFUL LIVES. THE VISION OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, INC. IS TO UPHOLD AND EMBRACE ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE AND ALL COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES GEARED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL GOALS AND VALUED LIFE ROLES WHILE IMPROVING ONE'S MANAGEMENT OF THE IMPACT, EFFECTS, AND CHALLENGES OF PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY.Expenses $2,225,829 · revenue $2,377,416
- HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT: INDIVIDUALIZED, GOAL-DIRECTED CASEWORK SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE NEGOTIATE THE MAZE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE RESOURCES IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CRITICAL SERVICES INCLUDING TREATMENT, PUBLIC ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM BENEFITS, MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES.Expenses $3,847,700 · revenue $4,976,650
- HOUSING SERVICES: PROVIDE DIGNIFIED PERMANENT SUPPORTED AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS AND HOMELESS VETERANS. HOUSING SUPPORTS INCLUDING LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND RESOURCES HELP INDIVIDUALS TO REGAIN AND ATTAIN HOUSING STABILITY, AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $1,339,620 · revenue $324,559
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDED ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND REFERRAL, WORKFORCE TRAINING, EASTERN SUFFOLK RECOVERY CENTER, PEER SERVICES, COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,556,885 · revenue $66,900
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3012392
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,131,364
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,486,088
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,471,981 | $11,325,835 | $19,131,364 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,280,274 | $11,204,003 | $18,490,122 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,449,869 | $11,807,025 | $17,007,668 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,924,962 | $13,752,373 | $17,687,085 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3012392).
Questions about ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC
- What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC is 11-3012392.
- Is ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COLLEEN MERLO LMSW.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,354 (COLLEEN MERLO, CEO).
- How much revenue does ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,471,981, expenses of $11,325,835 and total assets of $19,131,364 at year end.
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