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Nami Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-1397227 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NAMI WISCONSIN IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND PROMOTE RECOVERY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
14
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$74,181, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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, 2024, 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. $677,906 spent. NAMI WISCONSIN PROVIDES PROGRAM TRAININGS FOR FAMILY AND PEER TO SUPPORT RECOVERY, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. SUPPORT GIVEN ALSO PROVIDED BY REFERAL SUPPORT CALLS AND EMAILS. WE HOST AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AWARENESS EVENTS INCLUDING MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS MONTH, MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK, MINORITY AWARENES MONTH AND SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH. OUTREACH INCLUDES BIMONTHLY IRIS NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA MAINTENANCE, PRESENTATIONS AND TABLING AT CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. SUPPORT TO LOCAL AFFILIATES THROUGH TRANINGS AND AFFILIATE TECHNICAL SUPPORT. YOUTH PROGRAMMING THROUGH RAISE YOUR VOICE CLUBS AND IN SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS. CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. NAMI WISCONSIN IS PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION TO BRING TOGETHER A COALITION OF MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, PEERS, AND FAMILIES CALLED MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PARTNERSHIP (MHAP). NAMI WISCONSIN PROVIDES PROGRAM TRAININGS FOR FAMILY AND PEER TO SUPPORT RECOVERY, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. SUPPORT GIVEN ALSO PROVIDED BY REFERAL SUPPORT CALLS AND EMAILS. WE HOST AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AWARENESS EVENTS INCLUDING MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS MONTH, MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK, MINORITY AWARENES MONTH AND SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH. OUTREACH INCLUDES BIMONTHLY IRIS NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA MAINTENANCE, PRESENTATIONS AND TABLING AT CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. SUPPORT TO LOCAL AFFILIATES THROUGH TRANINGS AND AFFILIATE TECHNICAL SUPPORT. YOUTH PROGRAMMING THROUGH RAISE YOUR VOICE CLUBS AND IN SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS. CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. NAMI WISCONSIN IS PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION TO BRING TOGETHER A COALITION OF MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, PEERS, AND FAMILIES CALLED MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PARTNERSHIP (MHAP).
  2. $297,993 spent. NAMI WISCONSIN TOOK A LED IN DEVELOPING A STATEWIDE ADVOCACY COALITION CALLED, MENTAL HEALTH ACTION PARTNERSHIP (MHAP). THIS COALITION HAS TAKEN OVER 75% CAPACITY OF TWO STAFF FROM THE OFFICE AND 25% OF ANOTHER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1983.

    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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