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National Alliance for Mentally Ill of Champlain Valley Inc

EIN 76-0710744 · Plattsburgh, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We provide advocacy and support for the mentally ill and their families. This personalized help is provided without charge and includes various support services aimed at assisting and encouraging those affected to better cope with their condition. Improvement in outlook and function is a mutual goal.

Income
$475,239
Spending
$494,974
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$67,374, executive director

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $305,163 spent. our Peer Recovery Center's mission is to provide peer connected, community based outreach services to individuals recovering from mental illness in Clinton County, NY. The program focuses on increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors. There is an array of services including: skill building, social support and peer networking. The center functions as a hub for peer recovery supports, including self help groups. It provides an environment that supports and promotes recovery and recovery related activities, wellness and preventions. In addition to this the center provides opportunities for socializing, leadership development and for the recovery community to interface with the greater community. Note: Expenses shown above (and in 4d below) do not include any allocation of administrative services.
  2. $63,143 spent. Peer Advocacy services are self directed advocacy services offered to individuals affected by mental illness. The services include: Providing 1-1 long term personal advocacy services for adult recipients of mental health services. 100% of those not already linked will be linked to existing community services. 75% of those in need of benefits will successfully obtain benefits. Provide 1-1 short term personal advisory services to recipients of mental health services. Of those receiving short term services, 90% will have obtained a desirable outcome and will be discharged from services. Provide information and referral services to adult recipients of mental health services in Clinton County, NY. 90T of those will be linked to existing community services. Consumer satisfaction surveys will yield a 90% satisfaction to the statement "I have found services at NAMI-CV to be helpful" will yield a 90% satisfaction rate to the question "Would you refer someone in need to this program/service?" Expenses shown above (and in 4d below) do not include any allocation of administrative services.
  3. $56,908 spent. Our Outreach Worker program engages hard to serve clients in essential outpatient physical and behavioral health services. In so doing this reduces the use of avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Many of these individuals have been in services but have since been disconnected. The Outreach Worker accepts referrals from multiple sources, some of which could be mental health outpatient service providers, Adult Protective Service, concerned citizens and families. This program has access to "wrap around" service dollars to utilize for a one-time funding that can remedy immediate issues of concern. Note: Expenses shown above (and in 4d below) do not include any allocation of administrative services.
  4. $22,151 spent. Other program services include: United Way of the Adirondack Region

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 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 October 13, 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 January 2003.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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