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Nami Chattanooga

EIN 58-1755205 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAMI CHATTANOOGA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUTUAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND AWARENESS.

Income
$127,893
Spending
$73,136
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
  1. $36,630 spent. NAMI CHATTANOOGA FACILITATES THE NAMI WALK, AN EVENT USED TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE EVENT EMPHASIZES WALKING TOGETHER, NOT WALKING ALONE.
  2. $25,123 spent. NAMI CHATTANOOGA OFFERS MULTIPLE EDUCATION CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. EDUCATION OFFERINGS INCLUDE CLASSES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, CLASSES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH WARNING SIGNS, AND PRESENTATIONS ON THE JOURNEY OF MENTAL WELLNESS IN TEH BLACK AND AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.
  3. $10,355 spent. NAMI CHATTANOOGA PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THESE INCLUDE A RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION, AND A RESOURCE/HELPLINE TO LISTEN, PROVIDE INFORMATION, AND DIRECT PEOPLE TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1988.

    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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