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Nami Keystone Pennsylvania

EIN 25-1477291 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) KEYSTONE PA'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH RECOVERY FOCUSED SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
31
Volunteers
92
Highest pay
$170,075, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $776,332 spent. CONSUMER/FAMILY SATISFACTION TEAMS - THESE TEAMS PROVIDE CONSUMERS, FAMILIES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, STATE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATORS, COUNTIES, AND MEDICAID MANAGED-CARE ORGANIZATIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF EXISTING INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TO DIALOGUE ABOUT POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS. THESE IMPROVEMENTS LEAD TO A BETTER SYSTEM OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES FOCUSED ON PERSONAL RECOVERY. THE TEAMS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN RECOMMENDING SPECIFIC QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS BASED ON CONSUMER FEEDBACK.
  2. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - NAMI KEYSTONE PA MAKES PRESENTATIONS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS. FAMILY MEMBERS GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND STRENGTH THEY NEED TO COPE WITH THEIR LOVED-ONE'S MENTAL ILLNESS DURING NAMI'S NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED 12-WEEK FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, NAMI OFFERS SEVERAL OTHER SIGNATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND HOSTS BOTH STATE AND REGIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCES WHICH PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. NAMI PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, HAS DEVELOPED A WEBSITE WITH MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES INFORMATION, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS THE STATE AND OPERATES AN INFORMATION AND REFERRAL HOTLINE.
  3. $146,061 spent. ADVOCACY - NAMI KEYSTONE PA HAS AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP INFLUENTIAL MESSAGES THAT WILL ADVANCE THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN PENNSYLVANIA. NAMI WORKS DILIGENTLY WITH STATE AND REGIONAL LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE SYSTEM REFORMS THAT PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE ADULT ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR CONSUMERS, PARTICIPATING IN THE ACUTE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PLANNING PROCESS. THE ANNUAL NAMI WALK IS THE PREMIERE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. ATTRACTING ATTENDEES FROM A 10-COUNTY REGION, THE WALK ENABLES A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RECOVERY TO REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE REGION.
  4. $1.0 million spent. AFFILIATE RELATIONS - IN JULY 2016, NAMI KEYSTONE PENNSYLVANIA WAS SELECTED TO BECOME THE OFFICIAL STATE NAMI ORGANIZATION IN PENNSYLVANIA. RECOGNIZED AS A THOUGHT LEADER ON MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, NAMI BELIEVES THAT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS IS POSSIBLE, CHAMPIONS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND PROMOTES ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI'S DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE RECOVERY-FOCUSED SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND THE STATE. A MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION, NAMI WORKS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ITS MEMBERSHIP ON CURRENT AND RELEVANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, REGULATORY CHANGES AND LEGISLATION IMPACTING INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI ADVOCATES TO ENSURE THAT THE COLLECTIVE VOICE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP IS HEARD AND HIGHLY REGARDED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. NAMI STRIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS, END STIGMA, AND CREATE A CULTURE OF KNOWLEDGE AND COMPASSION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 1985.

    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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