About
Our mission is to catalyze impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being.
Our Story
Mindful Philanthropy was founded in 2020 by representatives from Peg’s Foundation, Well Being Trust, Scattergood Foundation, and The John Heller Fund to catalyze impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being. At a time when mental health was left out of conversations around how philanthropy could improve the nation’s well-being, our founders had the foresight to elevate the need for high-impact mental health funding.
Today, we are leading philanthropy to transform the health of our communities with an approach that simplifies the complex and vast mental health landscape.
20
guidance reports catalyzing mental health philanthropy
1,475
unique funders in our network
11,200
guidance reports distributed
2,200
attendees at Mindful Philanthropy events
$225M+
INFLUENCING GIVING STRATEGY
Funders turn to Mindful to identify emerging opportunities, implement our guidance, and strengthen approaches to giving. In 2025, funders who report that Mindful influenced their giving strategy have given over $225 million to mental health.
$70M+
INFLUENCING INCREASES IN GIVING
Mindful has laid foundational elements for mental health philanthropy and is now leading established and emerging funders to advance their work. In 2025, funders reported that Mindful influenced increases in more than $70 million in collective annual funding.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.
Our goal is to catalyze $35B in annual, high-impact philanthropic mental health funding by 2035.
Mindful Leadership Council
Mindful Leadership Council (MLC) members are bold, collaborative leaders advancing the field of mental health philanthropy. Members are selected for their demonstrated commitment and capacity to drive systemic change and strategically invest to scale mental health philanthropy.
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
We believe that everyone has a meaningful and important role to play, and by leading with courage and compassion, we can change the world one person, one family, one community at a time.
Ballmer Group
Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility and opportunity for children and families in the United States.
Esler Family Foundation
We work to improve mental health, expand economic opportunity, and foster leadership development in youth.
Huntsman Foundation
The Huntsman Family Foundation is committed to providing comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment.
Peg’s Foundation
We envision a world where all regard mental wellness as an integral part of a healthy life and where recovery from mental illness is the expectation.
The Tow Foundation
We work to promote wellness and access to opportunities so that individuals and communities can thrive.
Our Team
Board of Advisors
These diverse experts advise Mindful Philanthropy on philanthropic best practices and high impact funding opportunities in mental health and adjacent issue areas.
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Our Funders
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