Mental Health Services
Comprehensive outpatient and residential psychiatric care including therapy, medication management, and assertive community treatment for severe mental illness
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing integrated mental health, substance use, and wellness services across nine Iowa counties
About Organization
Abbe Center for Community Mental Health serves as the safety net mental health provider across Linn, Benton, Fayette, Iowa, Johnson, Delaware, Buchanan, Cedar, and Jones counties in Iowa. Based in Hiawatha, IA, the organization operates with 529 employees and generated $33.2 million in revenue in 2024. Founded in 1975, Abbe Center achieved national accreditation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in 2024.
Mental Health Services
Comprehensive outpatient and residential psychiatric care including therapy, medication management, and assertive community treatment for severe mental illness
Substance Use Treatment
Integrated substance use disorder services coordinated with mental health care through certified community behavioral health clinic model
Crisis and Reentry
Emergency mental health crisis response and specialized support for individuals leaving incarceration or experiencing homelessness across service areas
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$33.2M
Expenses (2024)
$33.3M
Assets (2024)
$23.1M
Employees (2024)
529
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,243,034 | $33,293,368 | $23,127,157 | 529 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $32,267,571 | $31,370,970 | $17,698,958 | 465 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $31,087,915 | $30,644,645 | $16,321,809 | 546 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $16,597,605 | $15,469,732 | $10,427,537 | 240 |
| 2019 | $14,340,924 | $14,079,769 | $8,499,716 | 238 |
| 2018 | $13,260,345 | $13,205,758 | $7,268,649 | 217 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Individuals contact crisis services or schedule intake to receive comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments
Multidisciplinary teams develop personalized care plans integrating psychiatry, therapy, and community support services as needed
Clients receive coordinated outpatient or residential care through integrated health home model with peer support
Ongoing support through assertive community treatment, housing assistance, and advocacy to maintain wellness in home communities
Services and programs offered by Abbe Center For Community Mental Health
Immediate mental health crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies in the community
Intensive outpatient services for individuals with severe mental illness, providing coordinated care through multidisciplinary teams
Comprehensive care coordination combining mental health, substance use treatment, and physical wellness services under one integrated model
Housing support including intensive residential programs and outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness across service areas
Expedited outpatient mental health engagement for individuals leaving incarceration, launched in 2024 to support successful community reintegration
Clinical mental health services including psychiatric medication management, individual therapy, and peer support across all service counties
Meet the people behind Abbe Center For Community Mental Health.
1975
1975
Abbe Center for Community Mental Health established to serve mental health needs in eastern Iowa
1976
1976
Received federal recognition as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under subsection 3
2020
2020
Revenue doubled from $16.6 million as organization expanded services across additional counties
2024
2024
Achieved Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic accreditation and launched intensive residential supportive housing program
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$1.9M
Highest Paid
$327K
Ali Safdar MD
Compensated Officers
11
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Safdar MD | Medical Director | $285,885 | $41,398 | $327,283 | 28 |
| Jennifer Donovan MD | Psychiatrist | $258,374 | $34,972 | $293,346 | 40 |
| Jeff Wilharm MD | Staff Physician | $239,679 | $45,052 | $284,731 | 5 |
| Kate Jarvis | Psychiatrist | $217,218 | $28,045 | $245,263 | 40 |
| Chantal Rozmus | Psychiatrist | $216,675 | $17,747 | $234,422 | 40 |
| Michelle Niermann To 0723 | Former Slmh PRES/CEO | $0 | $143,169 | $143,169 | — |
| Kathy Johnson | President Abbehealth | $99,789 | $21,640 | $121,429 | 1 |
| Michael Heinrich To 0323 | Former EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $113,114 | $113,114 | — |
| Casey Greene | Board Member & Market President | $0 | $82,779 | $82,779 | 1 |
| Lucas Hicks | Board Member & Market VP Finance | $0 | $24,496 | $24,496 | 1 |
| Kathleen Horan To 0324 | President & CEO | $0 | $6,283 | $6,283 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Safdar MD | Medical Director | $281,021 | $38,531 | $319,552 | 28 |
| Jennifer Donovan MD | Psychiatrist | $270,481 | $33,380 | $303,861 | 40 |
| Jeff Wilharm MD | Staff Physician | $201,197 | $44,058 | $245,255 | 5 |
| Ellen Natvig PA-C | Staff Physician | $184,208 | $20,023 | $204,231 | 40 |
| Megan Engen | Nurse Practitioner | $118,612 | $40,694 | $159,306 | 40 |
| Kathy Johnson | Executive Director | $138,130 | $17,664 | $155,794 | 40 |
| Michelle Niermann To 0723 | Board Member/Slmh PRES/CEO | $0 | $119,328 | $119,328 | 1 |
| Michael Heinrich To 0323 | Board Member/EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $78,425 | $78,425 | 1 |
| Casey Greene Fr 0823 | Board Member/Slmh PRES/CEO | $0 | $66,395 | $66,395 | 1 |
| Lucas Hicks Fr 0323 | Board Member/EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $21,030 | $21,030 | 1 |
| Kathleen Horan | President & CEO | $0 | $16,543 | $16,543 | 1 |
| Peg Bradke | Board Chair | $0 | $51 | $51 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Donovan MD | Psychiatrist | $251,322 | $31,455 | $282,777 | 40 |
| Ali Safdar MD | Medical Director | $260,877 | $14,605 | $275,482 | 28 |
| Jeff Wilharm MD | Staff Physician | $192,374 | $23,748 | $216,122 | 5 |
| Ellen Natvig PA-C | Staff Physician | $174,308 | $13,510 | $187,818 | 36 |
| Michelle Niermann Fr 0522 | Board Member/Slmh PRES/CEO | $0 | $122,699 | $122,699 | 1 |
| Mark Mittauer | Staff Physician | $116,953 | $2,800 | $119,753 | 40 |
| Michael Heinrich Fr 0522 | Board Member/EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $66,826 | $66,826 | 1 |
| Kathleen Horan | President & CEO | $0 | $13,907 | $13,907 | 1 |
| Kathy Johnson | Executive Director | $0 | $11,746 | $11,746 | 1 |
| Peg Bradke Fr 0522 | Board Vice Chair | $0 | $349 | $349 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Safdar | Medical Director | $250,472 | $13,215 | $263,687 | 28 |
| Jeff Wilharm | Staff Physician | $189,499 | $21,378 | $210,877 | 5 |
| Ellen Natvig | Staff Physician | $156,086 | $12,116 | $168,202 | 36 |
| Karen Schmitz | Registered Nurse Practitioner | $107,981 | $5,693 | $113,674 | 40 |
| Jennifer Donovan | Psychiatrist | $102,337 | $7,872 | $110,209 | 40 |
| Michael Heinrich | EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $96,244 | $96,244 | 1 |
| Kathleen Horan | President & CEO | $0 | $12,129 | $12,129 | 1 |
| Kathy Johnson | Executive Director | $0 | $10,431 | $10,431 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Safdar | Medical Director | $231,794 | $5,911 | $237,705 | 28 |
| Jeff Wilharm | Staff Physician | $175,216 | $23,253 | $198,469 | 5 |
| Ellen Natvig | Staff Physician | $127,785 | $10,452 | $138,237 | 36 |
| Michael Heinrich | EXEC VP Finance/CFO | $0 | $82,717 | $82,717 | 1 |
| Kathleen Horan | President & CEO | $0 | $11,572 | $11,572 | 1 |
| Kathy Johnson | Executive Director | $0 | $44 | $44 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov
| Agency | Award ID | Type | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHS | H79SM086890 | PROJECT GRANT (B) | 2022-2026 | $3,999,952 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.
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