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Nami Multnomah

EIN 93-0862647 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
41
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$145,908, executive director

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 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. $862,698 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - OUR FAMILY PARTNERS PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO PARENTS AND CARETAKERS OF SCHOOL-AGE DEPENDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. * WRAP-AROUND SERVICES/YOUTH INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION - DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY'S WRAPAROUND AND YICC PROGRAMS, WHOSE CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED WITH MULTIPLE SERVICE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING THE YOUTH'S MENTAL HEALTH.* AGILE FUNDING - DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES TO PREVENT CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT.
  2. $675,864 spent. PEER SUPPORT SERVICES - OUR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OFFER ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SUPPORT TO ADULT PEERS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY.* NAMI CONNECTS - OFFERING PEER MENTOR SUPPORTS IN LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO PATIENTS EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISES.* VETERANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT SERVICES - OFFERING PEER SUPPORT TO VETERANS ON THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.* NAMI BRIDGES - OFFERING PEER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE VETERAN AND LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES LOOKING FOR SUPPORT IN CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (FOCUSING ON HOUSELESS POPULATIONS, AND THOSE CURRENTLY WITHOUT ANY EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OR SUPPORTS).
  3. $282,819 spent. EDUCATION, SUPPORT & AWARENESS PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF NAMI SIGNATURE AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALL OF OUR NAMI SIGNATURE CLASSES AND GROUPS ARE TAUGHT/FACILITATED BY TRAINED NAMI MULTNOMAH VOLUNTEERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE. MANY OF OUR CLASSES OFFER CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC OPTIONS FOR THE SPANISH-SPEAKING, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ AND VETERAN COMMUNITIES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE:* NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY - FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.* NAMI BASICS - FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION.* NAMI PEER-TO-PEER - FOR PEERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING THEIR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY.* PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST TRAINING - TRAINING FOR PEERS IN RECOVERY TO WORK AND SUPPORT OTHERS WHO ARE WORKING TOWARD RECOVERY.* NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS - FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND LOVED ONES OF ADULTS (18 AND OVER) WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.* NAMI CONNECTIONS RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT GROUPS - FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS (18 AND OVER) WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.* NAMI PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS - FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN (UNDER AGE 18) WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.* HELPLINE - A MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE, FIELDING MORE THAN 2,100 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES EVERY YEAR.* ENDING THE SILENCE - AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF.* FIRST STEP - PRESENTATIONS IN HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC IN-PATIENT UNITS TO TALK WITH PEERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT RECOVERY.* IN OUR OWN VOICE - PERSONAL PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND BUSINESSES.* NAMI ON CAMPUS - WORKING TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON LOCAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES.* EVENING WITH THE EXPERTS - PRESENTATIONS BY LOCAL EXPERTS TO THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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