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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2024 Expires: May 2026

NAMI Virginia

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
18
Post Office Box 8260
Richmond, VA, 23226

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

NAMI Virginia does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

NAMI Virginia does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://namivirginia.org/ does not indicate:

  • What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.

NAMI Virginia meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
“to promote recovery and improve the quality of life of Virginians with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.”

Year, State Incorporated:
1984, VA

NAMI Virginia reports it provides advocacy, resources, support groups, and education programs for Virginians affected by mental illness. The organization offers multiple programs focused on adults and youth, as well as families and caregivers. The organization states it facilitates free six-week courses called NAMI Basics for parents and caregivers of youth dealing with mental health challenges; and Family-to-Family, a free eight-course education program for family members of adults living with a mental health condition. Other programs include educational programs for families and caregivers of military service members and veterans, and webinars and video series. NAMI Virginia also fights to eradicate the stigma of mental illness, fosters public mental health awareness, and advocates for mental health funding and a quality, comprehensive system of care that provides a diverse range of mental health services, housing, and individualized treatments that promote recovery. As reported by the organization, NAMI Virginia and its affiliates served 16,016 individuals through 1,386 educational programs and trained 53 facilitators in 2022.

For the year ended June 30, 2022, NAMI Virginia's program expenses were:

Affiliate growth: $125,619

Advocacy: $37,111

Education: $410,792

Total Program Expenses: $573,522

Chief Executive
Kathy Harkey, Executive Director

Compensation*
$102,000

Chair of the Board
Thomas Spurlock III

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired and Community Volunteer

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
11

Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Special events, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $948,145.00, 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 Virginia's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions and special events $269,099
Grants $679,046
Membership dues $7,930
Inerest income $1,096
Other income $4,179
Total Income $961,350

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $961,350
Total expenses: $695,144
  Program expenses $573,522
  Fundraising expenses $62,250
  Administrative expenses $59,372
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $266,206
Beginning Net Assets $941,819
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,208,025
Total Liabilities $35,832
Total Assets $1,243,857

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance