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Nami-Virginia

EIN 54-1267632 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VIRGINIANS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$789,890
Spending
$781,796
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
21.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
13
Volunteers
400

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

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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. $477,058 spent. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS: NAMI VIRGINIA OFFERS AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY TO FAMILY (F2F), A FREE EIGHT SESSION EVIDENCE-BASED COURSE FOR FAMILIES, PARTNERS, AND CAREGIVERS. F2F TEACHES SKILLS TO COMMUNICATE AND PROBLEM SOLVE, MANAGE STRESS, SUPPORT LOVED ONES, LEARN TO USE LOCAL SERVICES AND HANDLE A CRISIS, AND PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON MENTAL HEALTH AND THE BRAIN. PEER TO PEER (P2P) IS A FREE EIGHT SESSION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WHO ARE LOOKING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND THEIR RECOVERY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)P2P OFFERS ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS, INFORMATION ON MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OPTIONS, RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION TOOLS, AND INFORMATION ON STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT RECOVERY. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE 1)NAMI BASICS AND VIRGINIA FAMILY NETWORK, BOTH OF WHICH ARE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS; 2)NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; AND 3)FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS WITH A LOVED ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. IN ADDITION, EDUCATION AND ANTI-STIGMA PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND TO REDUCE STIGMA, INCLUDING IN OUR OWN VOICE AND ENDING THE SILENCE.
  2. $81,839 spent. AFFILIATE GROWTH: IN AN EFFORT TO REACH EVERY COMMUNITY IN THE STATE, NAMI - VIRGINIA PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO ITS 14 AFFILIATES, EMERGING AFFILIATES, AND NEW COMMUNITIES INTERESTED IN IMPLEMENTING NAMI'S MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS. GUIDANCE IS OFFERED THROUGH WEEKLY AFFILIATE COMMUNICATIONS, EVERY OTHER WEEK AFFILIATE AFTER-HOURS SESSIONS, AND AN ANNUAL RETREAT FOR AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP, AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE TARGETED LEARNING AND NETWORKING. TRAINING FOCUSES ON DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. AFFILIATES ALSO RECEIVE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, COACHING, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
  3. $31,269 spent. PUBLIC ADVOCACY: NAMI VIRGINIA IS A KEY VOICE INFORMING THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS AND ABOUT THE LIVES OF MANY THOUSANDS OF VIRGINIANS WHO STRUGGLE DAILY WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. NAMI - VIRGINIA EDUCATES LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF ABOUT THE NEED FOR BETTER ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE SERVICES AND TREATMENTS. NAMI VIRGINIA ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGES THAT PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH CARE THAT END DISCRIMINATION AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. NAMI'S GRASSROOTS LEADERS HAVE BEEN A SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE ON STATE POLICY DISCUSSIONS ON MENTAL ILLNESS.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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