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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2092715

DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC

Tax-exempt · CLEARWATER, FL 33764

Financials

$21M$17M2022$21.5M$19.5M2023$62.7M$22.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$62,716,389$22,368,918$40,347,471$54,213,798$1,276,332$52,937,466
June 30, 2024990$21,462,646$19,492,322$1,970,324$13,357,351$801,059$12,556,292
June 30, 2023990$21,034,511$16,983,578$4,050,933$13,736,773$3,158,798$10,577,975
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,758,338
of which government grants
$15,008,744
Program service revenue
$3,749,037
Investment income
$20,635
Net income from fundraising events
$165,265
Other revenue
$188,379

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$640,003
Other salaries and wages
$13,616,670
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,791,562
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,956
Accounting fees
$57,600
Occupancy
$45,445
Travel
$265,707
Depreciation
$354,382
Program services (functional)
$18,510,637
Management and general (functional)
$3,846,625
Fundraising (functional)
$11,656

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,357,351
Total assets, end of year
$54,213,798
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,276,332
Net assets, end of year
$52,937,466
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,443,656
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,015,886
Net assets with donor restrictions
$41,921,580
Gross receipts
$62,786,818
Employees
319
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
FL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
APRIL LOTTPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$332,157
BOGUSLAW GLUSZAK MDPSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Officer
40$307,846
MARIKO BRANDONADULT PSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$225,879
SANGITA DESAIADULT PSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$160,728
CASEY WINSLOWAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$160,000
LENA ALLOSAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$152,000
CASSANDRA BECKAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$147,680
KATRINA GRIFFITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
JEFF RATHMELLVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
CHRISTINA DICKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TERESA CONTETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
PRINCESS JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
MILTON SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
APRIL LOTTPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$347,110
MARIKO BRANDON MDADULT PSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$221,450
WENDY MERSONCFO
Officer
40$152,238
SANGITA DESAI MDADULT PSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$147,674
CASSANDRA BECKAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$131,272
CHRISTINE FARINAPSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Highest-paid employee
40$130,789
KATRINA GRIFFITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
NANCY RAMEYVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
CHRISTINA DICKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
JEFF RATHMELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TERESA CONTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
PRINCESS JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
MILTON SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
APRIL LOTTPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$272,385
MARIKO BRANDON MDPSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$217,977
SANGITA DESAI MDPSYCHIATRIST
Highest-paid employee
40$153,598
CASSANDRA BECKAPRN
Highest-paid employee
40$148,620
WENDY MERSONCFO
Officer
40$148,341
TAMATHA BROWNPMHNP
Highest-paid employee
40$129,484
CHRISTINE FARINAPSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Highest-paid employee
40$127,201
RACHEL SMITHCOO
Officer
40$113,538
KATRINA GRIFFITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
NANCY RAMEYVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
CHRISTINA DICKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
JEFF RATHMELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
TERESA CONTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
PRINCESS JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0
MILTON SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1437 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER, FL 33764-2829
In care of
% MICHELLE FURAN SULLIVAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
APRIL LOTT, 1437 SOUTH BELCHER ROAD, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
Signed the 990
APRIL LOTT, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(727) 524-4464
Return prepared by
RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $4,932,113
  • 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.
    Expenses $2,046,039
  • 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.
    Expenses $11,532,485

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2092715
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Hospital or medical research organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$54,213,798
Income (IRS master file)
$62,786,818

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$62,716,389$22,368,918$54,213,798XML
990June 2024$21,462,646$19,492,322$13,357,351XML
990June 2023$21,034,511$16,983,578$13,736,773XML
990June 2022$17,347,264$16,675,913$9,860,552IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 59-2092715).

Questions about DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC

What is the EIN of DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC is 59-2092715.
Is DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH 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 DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names APRIL LOTT.
Who are the officers and directors of DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $332,157 (APRIL LOTT, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,716,389, expenses of $22,368,918 and total assets of $54,213,798 at year end.

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