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Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
Board Leadership
Michael Kuhl
Chair
CEO
Michael Pollock
Chief Executive Officer
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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!
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96.00
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% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office (IL) | 82.24 | |
Mental Health Association in Tulsa (OK) | 90.26 | |
Active Minds (DC) | 91.49 | |
Mental Health Colorado (CO) | 89.16 | |
Mentis (CA) | 85.04 |
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% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-12 | 12/23/2020 | 82.24 | |||||||
2018-12 | 12/01/2019 | 82.82 | |||||||
2017-12 | 02/01/2019 | 84.40 | |||||||
2016-12 | 09/01/2017 | 92.49 | |||||||
2015-12 | 11/01/2016 | 94.46 | |||||||
2014-12 | 07/01/2016 | 93.83 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 93.21 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 09/01/2015 | 90.44 | |||||||
2013-12 | 02/01/2015 | 94.90 | |||||||
2012-12 | 02/01/2014 | 72.78 | |||||||
2012-12 | 10/01/2013 | 72.63 | |||||||
2011-12 | 10/01/2012 | 73.02 | |||||||
2010-12 | 03/01/2012 | 69.46 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 69.70 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 06/01/2011 | 57.90 | |||||||
2008-12 | 07/01/2010 | 67.70 | |||||||
2007-12 | 04/01/2009 | 74.10 | |||||||
2006-12 | 12/01/2007 | 82.92 | |||||||
2005-12 | 10/01/2006 | 84.39 | |||||||
2004-12 | 01/01/2006 | 80.53 |
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) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$223,480 | 9.28% | Michael Pollock | Chief Executive Officer |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Office (IL) | 82.24 | |
To Write Love on Her Arms (FL) | 87.76 | |
Mental Health Colorado (CO) | 89.16 | |
NAMI (VA) | 95.57 | |
Mentis (CA) | 85.04 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
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
Michael Kuhl
Chair
Michael Pollock
Chief Executive Officer
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923