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National Association for the Dually Diagnosed

EIN 22-2623143 · Kingston, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$153,541, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $116,287 spent. NADD ORGANIZES ANNUAL CONFERENCES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CO-OCCURING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.
  2. CONSULTATIONS: NADD PROVIDES STATE-OF-THE-ART CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES IN PERSONS WITH DUEL DIAGNOSES. NADD'S AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE, DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH, COUNSELING AND THERAPHY, DRUG THERAPY, PROGRAM MODELS, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, OFFENDERS, STAFF TRAINING, SOCIAL AND SEXUAL ISSUES, SYNDROMES, ADMINISTRATION AND SYSTEMS, AGING AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. NADD'S NETWORK OF EXPERTS CAN ANALYYZE AND ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS, TREATMENTS AND SUPPORTS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CLIENTS.
  3. $124,303 spent. ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION: ACCREDITATION FOR PROGRAMS SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS AND COMPENTENCY BASED CERTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING CARE.
  4. $1.1 million spent. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: PUBLISHING OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH IN PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PUBLISHING A RESEARCH JOURNAL. PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING LIVE, VIRTUALLY, AND ASYNCHRONOUSLY. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN THE PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MEMBER SERVICES: NADD PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO PROFESSIONALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT PROVIDERS WHO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND CO-OCCURING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS, WEBINARS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD. MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON NADD CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS, ACCESS TO A MEMBER DIRECTORY FOR NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS.
  5. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: PUBLISHING OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH IN PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PUBLISHING A RESEARCH JOURNAL. PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING LIVE, VIRTUALLY, AND ASYNCHRONOUSLY. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN THE PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MEMBER SERVICES: NADD PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO PROFESSIONALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT PROVIDERS WHO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND CO-OCCURING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS, WEBINARS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD. MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON NADD CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS, ACCESS TO A MEMBER DIRECTORY FOR NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 December 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 February 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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