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National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts Inc

EIN 04-2777012 · Woburn, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED WHEN THEY NEED IT. WE USE OUR VOICES AS PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO CHALLENGE DISCRIMINATION AND ADVOCATE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST WORLD.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
19
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$138,333, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $715,897 spent. EDUCATION & SUPPORT - FAMILY-TO-FAMILY IS A 12-WEEK COURSE FOR FAMILIES, PARTNERS, AND FRIENDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS FOCUSING ON THE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES FAMILIES HAVE TO THE TRAUMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI BASICS IS A SIX-WEEK, PEER-TAUGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. IN OUR OWN VOICE IS A ONE-HOUR PRESENTATION THAT BOTH OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE HOPE AND RECOVERY POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND DELIVERS A STRONG ANTI-STIGMA MESSAGE. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE MEETINGS OF CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN TALK FRANKLY ABOUT THEIR CHALLENGES AND HELP ONE ANOTHER THROUGH THEIR LEARNED WISDOM. NAMI CONNECTION IS A 90-MINUTE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATED BY A TRAINED PEER FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH PEOPLE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER'S EXPERIENCES, SHARE COPING STRATEGIES, AND OFFER MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING. THE COMPASS HELPLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE NAVIGATE THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS OF CARE. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVERSION PROJECT AIMS TO PREVENT THE UNNECESSARY ARREST AND DETENTION OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. CJDP SUPPORTS POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS IN ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES AND IS DEVELOPING A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO MAKE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING ACCESSIBLE.
  2. $86,861 spent. LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH & AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT - OUR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES SEEK TO ENSURE QUALITY CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR BETTER CHOICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, MEDICAL TREATMENT, ACCESS TO MEDICATIONS, REHABILITATION, AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES. NAMI MASSACHUSETTS IS DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN BOTH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SECTORS. NAMI MASSACHUSETTS IS IN THE VANGUARD IN ADVOCATING FOR ADEQUATE BUDGETS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND IN PROMOTING OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO POLICYMAKERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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