NEW YORK , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindful Philanthropy released an unprecedented U.S.
Funding Landscape for Mental Health report, offering a comprehensive analysis of philanthropic giving trends in mental health. This first-of-its-kind report provides vital insights into the current state of mental health philanthropy, emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment and strategic collaboration to address the rising mental health crisis in the United States . This report reveals that while mental health is receiving more media attention and funder interest following the COVID-19 pandemic, it still accounts for less than 1.
7% of total philanthropic funding, even as mental health issues affect nearly a quarter of U.S. adults each year.
Mental health funding doubled from $1.2 billion to $2.3 billion between 2015 and 2022 (a 52% increase when accounting for inflation), and yet the gap between need and funding remains substantial, especially in underserved communities.
This report underscores the critical role of philanthropy in closing this gap, highlighting opportunities for funders to drive systemic change through collaboration, policy support, and data-driven investments. The official report launch took place during a special convening of over 65 funders yesterday in New York City , entitled Empowering the Future: Philanthropy's Role in Youth Mental Health & Well-Being , hosted in collaboration with Philanthropy New York at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Jus.
