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Nami Illinois Inc

EIN 36-3305804 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAMI ILLINOIS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
7
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$100,015, highest compensated emyployee

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $831,982 spent. STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS - THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER CONTENT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING PEOPLE ACROSS ILLINOIS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PROGRAM CONTRACTORS REGULARLY SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE TO ENSURE THE NEEDS AND VOICES OF PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WITH DIRECT EXPERIENCE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ARE CONSIDERED IN MATTERS RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICY, SERVICE DELIVERY, AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE MEDIA APPEARANCES, INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS ORGANIZED WITH AFFILIATES AND PARTNER AGENCIES, AND PROVIDING ISSUE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TRAINING TO AFFILIATES AND VOLUNTEERS.
  2. $202,729 spent. STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY PROVIDES EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO A STATEWIDE AUDIENCE, TYPICALLY AS COLLABORATIONS WITH ITS AFFILIATES AND OTHER PARTNERS. AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCE FACILITATES LEARNING AND COLLABORATION AMONG AFFILIATES, VOLUNTEERS, AND ANY INTERESTED ILLINOISANS. THIS CONFERENCE CONSISTENTLY DRAWS OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS, ATTRACTS PROMINENT NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AND OFFERS 24+ WORKSHOPS THAT OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. SPONSORSHIPS, GIFTS, AND DONATED SERVICES ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO OFFER DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, ENSURING THESE IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS AS ANY OTHER ILLINOISAN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATES WITH AFFILIATES AND OTHER PARTNERS TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TO A STATEWIDE AUDIENCE, INCLUDING VIRTUAL NAMI SIGNATURE PROGRAMS, INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO A BROAD AUDIENCE ACROSS ILLINOIS.
  3. $58,074 spent. AFFILIATE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION - THE ORGANIZATION IS THE DESIGNATED ENTITY TO PREPARE AND CERTIFY VOLUNTEER TRAINERS, FACILITATORS, AND TEACHERS WHO DELIVER NAMI SIGNATURE PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS PROPRIETARY CURRICULA AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO VOLUNTEERS FROM 21 LOCAL AFFILIATES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DATA COLLECTION, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ENSURE LOCAL AFFILIATES MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROGRAM QUALITY AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. WHILE DIRECT SERVICE NUMBERS WERE AFFECTED BY COVID-19, THE ORGANIZATION CATALYZED AND/OR SUPPORTED THE TRANSITION TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

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 June 1985.

    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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