Nami South King County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NAMI South King County is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness. The mission of NAMI South King County, as a nonprofit organization, is to improve the quality of life of those persons affected by acute and chronic mental illness through support, education and advocacy.
- Income
- $56,805
- Spending
- $57,009
- Reserves
- 20.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
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 (10)
- $300 spent. NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma. Grants allowed us to hire a part-time coordinator to find speakers and arrange events to talk openly about mental illness and how to avoid associated stigmas. We sponsored 32 events with 1084 participants.
- $1,710 spent. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Group) is provided jointly every Tuesday by NAMI South King County and NAMI Seattle. This support group is open to all BIPOC individuals looking for mental health support and connection. It is part of the NAMI Connection signature program. In 2025 we sponsored 51 events with 411 registered participants.
- $170 spent. NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute or four-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It's also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics. Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery Effective communication strategies The importance of self-care Crisis preparation strategies NAMI and community resources. NAMI South King County hosted 2 classes in 2025 with 6 registered participants.
- $4,827 spent. Tabling and outreach events (having a table at community fairs, conventions, etc.) for outreach and promotion of the organization. Costs include stipends, mileage, and promotional/outreach materials.
- $30 spent. NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI's support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Free of cost to participants Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions Led by family members of people with mental health conditions 60-90 minutes long and meets weekly, every other week or monthly (varies by location) No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed Confidential. NAMI South King County hosted 11 meetings with 60 registered participants.
- $330 spent. NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition. This presentation provides: An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community. NAMI South King County provided speakers for 10 events with 106 participants.
- $5,241 spent. Americorps is a program providing paid staff to support non-profit missions. NAMI South King County paid administrative costs to Americorps, and paid equipment and related costs for the staff. The staff salaries were paid by Americorps. We initially hired two people, and retained one throughout the year.
- $30,562 spent. Our youth outreach supported a part-time employee to coordinate speaking and outreach events and procure printed materials for these events.
- $2,106 spent. NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. Expenses went toward leader stipends, printed manuals, and postage. In 2025 we sponsored 1 class with 8 registered participants.
- $915 spent. Mileage reimbursements for speakers and volunteers at various program and outreach events.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 2015.
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 November 4, 2026.
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