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NAMI

The nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families

four stars

91.89

4301 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
tel: (703) 524-7600   Web Site
EIN: 43-1201653

Board Leadership
Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D.
President

CEO
Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.89 four stars
  Financial 88.54 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 900 local communities across the country. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. NAMI members and friends work to fulfill our mission by providing support, education, and advocacy. Our many activities include: public education and information activities, peer education and support, raising awareness and fighting stigma, and state and federal advocacy.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 900 local communities across the country. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. NAMI members and friends work to fulfill our mission by providing support, education, and advocacy. Our many activities include: public education and information activities, peer education and support, raising awareness and fighting stigma, and state and federal advocacy.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
420,000
Number of Facebook followers
478,603
Number of new donors
27,856
Total number of "touches" through NAMI Helpline
146,000
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

88.54

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 79.9%
  Administrative Expenses 5.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 14.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.15
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.98
  Program Expenses Growth 14.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by NAMI on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by NAMI on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
NAMI (VA) 91.89 four stars
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (NY) 92.64 four stars
To Write Love on Her Arms (FL) 87.76 three stars
The Jed Foundation (NY) 97.34 four stars
Child Mind Institute (NY) 86.14 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $14,649,920
   Federated Campaigns $66,263
   Membership Dues $362,140
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $15,078,323
   Program Service Revenue $1,974,708
Total Primary Revenue $17,053,031
   Other Revenue $628,958
TOTAL REVENUE $17,681,989
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $12,421,766
   Administrative Expenses $801,720
   Fundraising Expenses $2,293,552
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $15,517,038
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,164,951
   
Net Assets $14,740,320

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Public Awareness, Partnerships and Outreach $8,105,750 65.3%
Policy and Advocacy $2,222,128 17.9%
Information, Support, and Education $2,093,888 16.9%

Ratings History
NAMI has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 10/01/2019 91.89 four stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 93.26 four stars
2016-12 12/22/2017 91.19 four stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 86.98 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 86.87 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 88.77 three stars
2014-12 10/01/2015 88.42 three stars
2013-12 10/01/2014 87.91 three stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 79.05 two stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 81.49 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 80.11 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 79.50 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 92.49 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 11/24/2010 85.11 three stars
2008-06 03/01/2009 89.91 three stars
2007-06 05/01/2008 84.91 three stars
2006-06 05/01/2007 71.17 two stars
2005-06 09/01/2006 77.21 two stars
2004-06 08/01/2005 85.29 three stars
2003-06 07/01/2004 90.67 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 43-1201653
Name in IRS Master File NAMI
NTEE Code F80
NTEE Classification Mental Health Association, Multipurpose
NTEE Type Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.
(994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 1980
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$202,095 1.30% Mary Giliberti Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
NAMI (VA) 91.89 four stars
To Write Love on Her Arms (FL) 87.76 three stars
National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NY) 92.73 four stars
Mental Health Colorado (CO) 89.16 three stars
Mental Health Association in Tulsa (OK) 90.26 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

NAMI
4301 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
tel: (703) 524-7600
fax: (703) 524-9094
TTY: (703) 516-7992
EIN: 43-1201653

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 49104
Baltimore, MD 21297

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Board Leadership

Shirley J. Holloway, Ph.D.
President

CEO

Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

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