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Nami Ohio

EIN 31-1073968 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY PROVIDES MUTUAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADOVACACY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ENSURE DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR PERSONS WITH SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS, AND TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THEIR WORK OF ITS MEMBERS AND NEARLY 60 LOCAL AFFILIATES.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
13

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $4.3 million spent. PAC - NAMI IS THE STATE'S COORDINATOR FOR THE PARENT ADVOCACY CONNECTION (PAC), A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN CONCERT WITH THREE OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY TO FAMILIES SERVED BY THE PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. PAC IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ACCESS TO BETTER CARE INITIATIVE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN OHIO WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT OR WHOSE PARENTS MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE TO RELINQUISH CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES. AS THE PROJECT COORDINATOR, NAMI'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE RECRUITING AND SCREENING APPLICATIONS OF POTENTIAL ADVOCATES, PROVIDING EXTENSIVE TRAINING TO PARENT ADVOCATES, AND OVERSEEING ALL FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES. CURRENTLY, NAMI OVERSEES 10 REGIONAL ADVOCATES AND 197 PARENT ADVOCATES. PAC - NAMI IS THE STATE'S COORDINATOR FOR THE PARENT ADVOCACY CONNECTION (PAC), A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN CONCERT WITH THREE OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY TO FAMILIES SERVED BY THE PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. PAC IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ACCESS TO BETTER CARE INITIATIVE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN OHIO WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT OR WHOSE PARENTS MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE TO RELINQUISH CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES. AS THE PROJECT COORDINATOR, NAMI'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE RECRUITING AND SCREENING APPLICATIONS OF POTENTIAL ADVOCATES, PROVIDING EXTENSIVE TRAINING TO PARENT ADVOCATES, AND OVERSEEING ALL FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES. CURRENTLY, NAMI OVERSEES 10 REGIONAL ADVOCATES AND 197 PARENT ADVOCATES.
  2. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS - CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. HAND TO HAND IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FOSTER LEARNING, HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT AMONG PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL/MENTAL/NEUROBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS. NAMI OHIO COORDINATES TWO ANNUAL MASTER TRAINING TO TRAIN A TOTAL OF 30 NEW HAND TO HAND TRAINERS. OTHER CHILDREN'S INITIATIVES INCLUDE WORK WITH CUSTODY RELINQUISHMENT, JUVENILE JUSTICE, ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CONFERENCES, AND OTHER ADVISORY GROUPS RELATED TO CHILDREN.
  3. ADULT PROGRAMMING - ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PROGRAM AND INITIATIVES. FAMILY TO FAMILY IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT FAMILY MEMBERS NEED TO COPE MORE EFFECTIVELY. NAMI OHIO COORDINATES TWO ANNUAL MASTER TRAININGS TO TRAIN A TOTAL OF 40 NEW FAMILY TO FAMILY INSTRUCTORS. OTHER ADULT INITIATIVES INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR CLINICIANS, EDUCATORS, UNIVERSITIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND TRAINING SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS TO SHARE COPING STRATEGIES AND INSIGHTS, AS WELL AS PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS.
  4. NAMI OHIO ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THEIR MISSION OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
  5. NAMI OHIO ALSO PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THEIR MISSION OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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