Nami Thurston Mason
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NAMI THURSTON-MASON IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FACILITATING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY THROUGHOUT THURSTON AND MASON COUNTIES ALONGSIDE PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE. MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY, RESILIENCE AND SUPPORT ARE ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVING PEOPLE'S WELL-BEING AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
- Income
- $345,784
- Spending
- $383,802
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $72,419, operations d
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: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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
Fair: 61 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $337,581 spent. NAMI THURSTON-MASON PROGRAMS PROVIDE DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUPS AND STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH FAMILY MEMBER/CAREGIVERS AND THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. SEVERAL OF THESE PROGRAMS WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC EDUCATION FOR TARGET POPULATIONS LIKE MILIARY FAMILIES, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. WE CHALLENGE STIGMA AND MISCONCEPTIONS WITH OUR "IN OUR OWN VOICE" PEER PROGRAM, BRINGING PERSONAL STORIES OF RECOVERY TO OUR COMMUNITIES. WE ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY BOTH AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL BY TEACHING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR "NAMI SMARTS FOR ADVOCACY" PROGRAM, HOW TO TELL THEIR PERSONAL STORY TO A POLICY MAKER. NAMI THURSTON-MASON WAS STARTED IN 1986 BY A GROUP OF PARENTS WHO WERE LOOKING FOR SERVICE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OVER THREE DECADES THE ORGANZIATIONS PROGRAMS HAVE CHANGED AND GROWN, BUT OUR MISSION HAS STAYED THE SAME. WE TRIVE TO SERVE OUR MEMBERSHIP AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROGRAMMING. SINCE ITS INCEPTION OUR ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY GRANTS, MEMBERSHIP DUES AND CONTRIBUTIONS. TRAINED NAMI VOLUNTEERS BRING PEER-LED PROGRAMS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS, FROM CHURCHES TO SCHOOLS TO HOSPITALS. WITH THE UNIQUE UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, THESE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE OUTSTANDING EDUCATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPORT AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. NAMI PEER PROGRAMS PROVIDE "A VOICE" FOR PEOPLE WHEN THEY STRUGGLE IN FINDING THEIR OWN. IT MEANS ADVOCATING FOR PEOPLE, ENCOURAGING THEIR RECOVERY. AND IT OFTEN MEANS EDUCATING CAREGIVERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDERS. AS TRAINED NAMI PEER PROGRAM LEADERS, WE WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO NEED US TO "HOLD ONTO THEIR HOPE FOR THEM, UNTIL THEY'RE READY TO HOLD IT FOR THEMSELVES", JUST AS WE ONCE NEEDED. NAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP IS A PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION, PROVIDED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. YOU WILL GAIN INSIGHT FROM HEARING THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF OTHERS, AND THE GROUPS ARE LED BY TRAINED FACILITATORS WHO'VE BEEN THERE. NAMI'S SUPPORT GROUPS ARE UNIQUE BECAUSE THEY FOLLOW A STRUCTRED MODEL TO ENSURE YOU AND OTHERS IN THE GROUP HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND TO GET WHAT YOU NEED. THE GROUPS MEET ON A WEEKLY, BI- WEEKLY OR MONTHLY BASIS. NAMI "PEER TO PEER" IS AN 8-SESSION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE LOOKING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR CONDITION AND JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY. TAUGHT BY A TRAINED TEAM OF PEOPLE WHO'VE BEEN THERE. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION AND INTERACTIVE EXERCISES. EVERYTHING IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NAMI NEVER RECOMMENDS A SPECIFIC MEDICAL THERAPY OR TREATMENT APPROACH. NAMI "IN OUR OWN VOICE" PRESENTATIONS CHANGE ATTITUDES, ASSUMPTIONS AND STEREOTYPES BY DESCRIBING THE REALITY OF LIVING WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS. PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS SHARE THEIR POWERFUL PERSONAL STORIES IN THIS 60- OR 90-MINUTE PRESENTATION AT NO COST. NAMI'S "IN OUR OWN VOICE" PRESENTATIONS ADDS A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. AS LEADERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, THEY TALK OPENLY ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP IS A PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY OR CAREGIVERS OF A LOVED ONE LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. YOU WILL GAIN INSIGHT FROM HEARING THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF OTHERS, AND THE GROUPS ARE LED BY TRAINED FACILITATORS WHO'VE BEEN THERE. NAMI'S SUPPORT GROUPS ARE UNIQUE BECAUSE THEY FOLLOW A STRUCTRED MODEL TO ENSURE YOU AND OTHERS IN THE GROUP HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AND TO GET WHAT YOU NEED. THE GROUPS MEET ON A WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY OR MONTHLY BASIS. NAMI "FAMILY TO FAMILY" IS AN 8-SESSION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OR CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDTION. IT IS A DESIGNATED EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES THE COPING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES OF THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO THE INDIVIDUAL LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION. WHAT YOU GAIN: NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY NOT ONLY PROVIDES CRITICAL INFOMRATION AND STRATEGIES FOR TAKING CARE OF A LOVED ONE BUT YOU'LL ALSO FIND OUT THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. RECOVERY IS A JOURNEY AND THERE IS HOPE. THE GROUP SETTING OF NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY PROVIDES MUTUAL SUPPORT AND SHARED POSITIVE IMPACT. YOU CAN EXPERIENCE COMPASSION AND REINFORCEMENT FROM PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND YOUR JOURNEY. YOU CAN ALSO HELP OTHERS THROUGH YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE. IN THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT; HOW TO MANAGE A CRISIS, COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS, AS WELL AS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF WHILE MANAGING STRESS. YOU WILL DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE AND STAMINA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH COMPASSION. NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY INCLUDES INFORMATION ON HOW MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AFFECT THE BRAIN, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY HELPS PARTICIPANTS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF STIGMA AND SHAME ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY. STIGMA IS A SENSE OF SHAME AND DISCGRACE THAT SETS PEOPLE LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION APART FROM OTHERS. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION CAN BE DIFFICULT; ISOLATION AND BLAME ARE CHALLENGES AS YOU ENCOURAGE YOUR LOVED ONE IN THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. STIGMA DOES NOT DESCRIMINATE. NAMI BASICS IS A 6-SESSION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND OTHER FAMILY WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR YOUTH (AGES 22 AND YOUNGER) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS. THE PROGRAM IS AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS, 99% OF WHOM SAY THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM TO OTHERS. NAMI BASICS IS AVAILABLE BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE THORUGH NAMI BASICS ONDEMAND. NAMI HOMEFRONT IS A 6-SESSION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. BASED ON THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED "NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 July 1988.
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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