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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office

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three stars

82.24

55 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 490
Chicago, IL 60604
tel: (800) 826-3632   Web Site
EIN: 36-3379124

Board Leadership
Michael Kuhl
Chair

CEO
Michael Pollock
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 82.24 three stars
  Financial 75.21 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/23/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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!

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!

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of donations made by board members
43
Number of first-time donors
780
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Financial

two stars

75.21

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 12/23/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 68.2%
  Administrative Expenses 14.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.19
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.89
  Program Expenses Growth -1.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office (IL) 82.24 three stars
Mental Health Association in Tulsa (OK) 90.26 four stars
Active Minds (DC) 91.49 four stars
Mental Health Colorado (CO) 89.16 three stars
Mentis (CA) 85.04 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,073,529
   Federated Campaigns $59,763
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,133,292
   Program Service Revenue $188,919
Total Primary Revenue $2,322,211
   Other Revenue $35,246
TOTAL REVENUE $2,357,457
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,610,606
   Administrative Expenses $395,393
   Fundraising Expenses $400,711
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,406,710
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-49,253
   
Net Assets $2,206,902

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
Education and Information $1,038,477 64.5%
Grass Roots & Peer Services $572,129 35.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 12/23/2020 82.24 three stars
2018-12 12/01/2019 82.82 three stars
2017-12 02/01/2019 84.40 three stars
2016-12 09/01/2017 92.49 four stars
2015-12 11/01/2016 94.46 four stars
2014-12 07/01/2016 93.83 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 93.21 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 09/01/2015 90.44 four stars
2013-12 02/01/2015 94.90 four stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 72.78 two stars
2012-12 10/01/2013 72.63 two stars
2011-12 10/01/2012 73.02 two stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 69.46 one star
2009-12 09/20/2011 69.70 one star
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 57.90 one star
2008-12 07/01/2010 67.70 one star
2007-12 04/01/2009 74.10 two stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 82.92 three stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 84.39 three stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 80.53 three 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 36-3379124
Name in IRS Master File DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
NTEE Code F70
NTEE Classification Mental Health Disorders
NTEE Type Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
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 Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Ruling Date June, 2004
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, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$223,480 9.28% Michael Pollock Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office (IL) 82.24 three stars
To Write Love on Her Arms (FL) 87.76 three stars
Mental Health Colorado (CO) 89.16 three stars
NAMI (VA) 95.57 four stars
Mentis (CA) 85.04 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office
55 East Jackson Boulevard
Suite 490
Chicago, IL 60604
tel: (800) 826-3632
fax: (312) 642-7243
EIN: 36-3379124

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Board Leadership

Michael Kuhl
Chair

CEO

Michael Pollock
Chief Executive Officer

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