Nami Gainesville Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide support advocacy education and to encourage research in order to improve the quality of life for all people whose lives are affected by serious and persistent mental illnesses in alignment with the mission and vision of NAMI. Those impacted include mental health peers and their family members friends significant others co-workers mental health providers and community members. The purpose shall be: a. To organize and assist local support groups; b. To provide local information and referral services; c. To conduct community education and anti-stigma efforts; d. To interact with local professionals; e. To involve community groups in the NAMI Gainesville mission; f. To work with the local media on matters relating to mental illnesses; g. To report on local issues and needs to the NAMI Florida state organization; h. To engage in fundraising for programs; i. To engage in grassroots advocacy on local state and federal
- Income
- $35,705
- Spending
- $29,857
- Reserves
- 23 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $9,614, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $17,927 spent. Community outreach and education: We provide community outreach at events such as Mental Health Fairs Health Fairs Schools ReaderPalooza. We also provide basic education via Zoom for the Peer 2 Peer program for individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health issues; Family 2 Family for families with individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health issues; and Vet Connect support for families of Veterans who have been diagnosed with mental health issues.
- $1,930 spent. Family Support Group: This is a support group for family members of people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. The support group meets up on Zoom calls and offers support for this group. The group is led by a member of the community.
- $1,771 spent. Connections support group: This is a support group for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. The support group meets up on Zoom calls and offers support for this group. The group is led by a member of the community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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