Nami San Francisco
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) IS THE NATION'S LARGEST GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION AND THEIR FAMILIES. WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATES IN EVERY STATE, NAMI EFFECTIVELY PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.
- Income
- $980,934
- Spending
- $825,382
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 124
- Highest pay
- $115,231, 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. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $684,543 spent. NAMI SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH OUR SUPPORT GROUPS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATION CLASSES, WE CREATE A SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND RECOVER. WE OFFER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH KNOWLEDGE, COPING STRATEGIES, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES, HELPING THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND FOSTERING STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS. TO FURTHER OUR MISSION, WE CONDUCT OUTREACH PRESENTATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AIMED AT REDUCING STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH AND CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO NAMI SF RESOURCES. OUR SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE BOTH ONLINE AND IN PERSON, WITH IN-PERSON SESSIONS HOSTED AT LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY. BY BLENDING VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL SPACES, WE ARE ABLE TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND EXPAND THE REACH OF OUR MISSION.
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
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, 2021 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 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 April 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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