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Nami Metropolitan Baltimore Inc

EIN 52-1301154 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAMI METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY ALL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
15
Volunteers
195
Highest pay
$126,725, executive director

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $992,437 spent. NAMI METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE, INC. PROVIDES FREE, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS. CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE LED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE. EDUCATION SESSIONS FOCUS ON NAVIGATING THE MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, LIVING WELL IN RECOVERY, AND ACCESSING LOCAL RESOURCES. NAMI METROPOLITAN CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE PRESENTATIONS FOR IN-PATIENT PEER SUPPORT. ANTI-STIGMA PRESENTATIONS ARE DELIVERED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH, CORPORATIONS, FAITH LEADERS AND PROVIDERS. ALL PRESENTATIONS FEATURE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE WHO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEYS. YOUTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ENDING THE SILENCE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND SCHOOL STAFF DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH RESOURCES, AND INITIATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH. PROGRAMMING CONTINUES WITH I WILL LISTENA COMPREHENSIVE WEEKLONG ANTI-STIGMA CAMPAIGN FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. NAMI METROPOLITAN RUNS A HELPLINE THAT OFFERS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH, LEGAL, AND HOUSING NEEDS.

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 October 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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