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    Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office

    Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

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    http://www.dbsalliance.org/

    55 East Jackson Boulevard
    Suite 490
    Chicago IL 60604

    800-826-3632


    Chicago IL | IRS ruling year: 2004 | EIN: 36-3379124  

     

    Organization Mission

    The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is proud to have been featured as one of Charity Navigators top charities for suicide prevention and mental health.

    DBSA is the leading peer-directed national organization focusing on the two most prevalent mental health conditions, depression and bipolar disorder, which affect more than 21 million Americans, account for 90% of the nation's suicides every year, and cost $23 billion in workplace losses.

    Through nearly 650 support groups, over 250 chapters, the Wellness Tracker app, and the DBSA website, millions of people each year have their lives improves by the in-person and online peer support, reliable information about depression and bipolar disorder, accessible and wellness-focused web-based tools, and stories of empowerment and hope that DBSA provides.

    Join us in our mission to offer hope, help, support and empowerment to improve the lives of individuals with mood disorders!

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 87%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    87

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 20 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Missing0 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Missing0 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Missing0 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Missing0 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 17.36%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 71.56%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1225 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 0.95 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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