NAMI
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
NAMI meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by BBB WGA in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1
(The complaint involved mailing list removal).
Stated Purpose:
"to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, AZ
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) works to build better lives for Americans affected by mental illness through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. The organization's no-cost education programs provide families, individuals, and educators with the support and information they need about mental illness. NAMI also provides outreach programs to specific racially/ethnically diverse communities such as the Sharing Hope outreach program for the Black/African community. NAMI's advocacy program helps shape national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and equips volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to address mental health in all states. The organization's toll-free National HelpLine allows NAMI to respond to requests and provide free information and support. NAMI also leads public awareness events and activities, including Mental Illness Awareness Week and NAMIWalks, to fight stigma and encourage understanding.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, NAMI's program expenses were:
Program and membership support: $26,017,201
Education services: $4,560,903
Advocacy: $3,589,438
Total Program Expenses: $34,167,542
Chief Executive
Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$533,704
Chair of the Board
Joyce A. Campbell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Municipal Court Judge
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
174
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $36,015,944, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on NAMI's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions | $35,058,099 |
| In-kind contributions | $303,747 |
| Government grants | $415,989 |
| Book projects | $111,563 |
| Registrations | $346,655 |
| Dues | $238,109 |
| Investment return, net | $5,045,988 |
| Sales | $86,475 |
| Other | $45,476 |
| Total Income | $41,652,101 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $41,652,101 |
| Total expenses: | $39,477,988 |
| Program expenses | $34,167,542 |
| Fundraising expenses | $4,397,182 |
| Administrative expenses | $913,264 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,174,113 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $62,590,277 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $64,764,390 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,939,998 |
| Total Assets | $78,704,388 |
Note: According to the organization's 2023 audited financial statements, NAMI received in-kind contributions totaling $303,747 in the form of advertising services ($299,999) and travel ($3,748).
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