Give Today for Healthier Tomorrows
Each year, The Menninger Clinic invests in programs and services that directly and indirectly strengthen our community. Charitable donations to The Menninger Clinic Foundation make this possible, providing patient financial support, advancing innovative research, training and education, and by supporting early-intervention strategies. Charitable donations also help sustain free community resources, like The Gathering Place and allow us to work in partnership with local schools, law enforcement, and community organizations.
Your Donation Supports:
- Patient Care and Financial Assistance
- Education and Training
- Research and Innovative Therapies
- Early Intervention and Community Initiatives
Why Investment Matters
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year*
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-14 and 25-34**
- More than 50% of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment***
- 2 in 10 students have seriously considered attempting to take their life and nearly 1 in 10 attempted****
The Real Human and Systemic Cost
Millions of Americans experience mental illness each year, yet only a small fraction of philanthropic dollars reach the services, crisis care, prevention programs, and community-based initiatives people rely on most. Your support closes this gap, providing the flexible funding needed to drive innovation, expand lifesaving programs, and respond quickly to emerging mental health needs.
Critical programs are under-resourced, limiting access to timely, lifesaving care. Philanthropic investment is essential to close this divide, ensuring individuals and families receive the mental health support they need when they need it most.
Your investment in The Menninger Clinic Foundation
- Expands access to care, reducing disparities in health outcomes.
- Supports preventive and early intervention programs.
- Fuels research, innovation, and workforce and education support.
- Ensures that clinical excellence remains non-negotiable.
86% of all funds spent by Menninger directly support patient care, research, training, andoutreach – ensuring that every unrestricted gift advances these critical priorities first.
