Nami National
81% goes to programs $20 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Nami National is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1980, with $35,264,809 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
4301 Wilson Blvd Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203 EIN 43-1201653 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$35.3M
▼ 7.6% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$39.6M
Net assets
$62.8M
Employees
208
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $20 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Nami National: 81% to programs · $20 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nami National: 19 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Nami National: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nami National: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dedicated to improving the lives of persons and their families living with serious mental illness.
What they do
Education services- information, support and education: in the fall of 2024, nami successfully launched nami traumainsight, a free, self-paced, comprehensive training to enhance trauma awareness for anyone interested in trauma-informed care for children and adolescents. since its debut, 1,303 youth-serving professionals have enrolled in the training, with more than 80% of those who chose to respond to a survey stating that the training taught them at least one strategy for supporting trauma-impacted youth.see schedule o for additional information, support and education highlights in 2024
Advocacy - public policy and advocacy: building better lives by building better communitiesnami continues to lead the conversation for policy changes that build better lives for all people impacted by mental illness. we take a nonpartisan approach to advocate on a wide range of policy issues, including protecting and expanding access to health care coverage, advancing research, diverting people from justice system involvement, improving crisis response, and promoting early intervention. see schedule o for additional public policy and advocacy highlights in 2024
Contact & location
- Address
- 4301 Wilson Blvd Ste 300, Arlington, VA, 22203
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Associations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.7M (FY2013) to $35.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14.4MNet assets $62.8M
Operating margin
-12.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.2M
Total liabilities
$14.4M
Net assets
$62.8M
Salaries & benefits
$18.9M
48% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,264,809▼7.6% | $39,583,287▲0.8% | $62,795,712▼3.0% | $77,198,727▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $38,156,209▼40.9% | $39,283,406▲14.4% | $64,764,390▲3.5% | $78,704,388▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,607,717▲103% | $34,337,567▲51.3% | $62,590,277▲72.0% | $77,926,202▲54.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $31,878,029▲20.3% | $22,688,157▲17.2% | $36,384,136▲41.4% | $50,401,603▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,498,381▲36.4% | $19,364,428▲7.6% | $25,736,268▲47.5% | $39,866,662▲106% | 990 |
| 2019 | $19,429,376▲9.9% | $17,998,775▲16.0% | $17,447,609▲18.4% | $19,357,208▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,681,989▲14.6% | $15,517,038▲13.0% | $14,740,320▲9.4% | $16,483,191▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,427,684▲11.5% | $13,730,128▲7.6% | $13,479,866▲20.7% | $15,275,135▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $13,834,485▲33.2% | $12,758,279▲12.6% | $11,164,072▲12.6% | $13,043,996▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,382,727▼22.4% | $11,329,871▲4.8% | $9,911,238▼10.8% | $11,733,573▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,373,871▲25.3% | $10,811,071▲2.5% | $11,112,715▲29.4% | $13,458,474▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $10,675,924 | $10,548,826▲4.2% | $8,586,669▲4.2% | $11,119,478▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,120,690▼0.1% | $8,242,205▲3.3% | $10,439,493▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,129,680▼7.1% | $7,980,310▲4.5% | $10,239,488▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,899,041 | $7,638,703 | $9,904,946 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Daniel Gillison Jr — $568,383 (1.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gillison Jr | Chief Executive Officer | 37.5 | $568,383 |
| Kenneth Duckworth | Chief Medical Officer | 37.5 | $242,493 |
| David Levy | Chief Financial Officer | 37.5 | $221,642 |
| Christine Crawford | Associate Medical Officer | 37.5 | $213,990 |
| Lisa Lewis | Chief Human Resources Officer | 37.5 | $200,872 |
| Jessica Edwards | Chief Development Officer | 37.5 | $200,706 |
| Darcy Gruttadaro | Chief Innovation Officer | 37.5 | $195,423 |
| Michael Wood | Chief Operating Officer (from 11/24) | 37.5 | $24,234 |
| Amy Brinkley | Dir To 6/24; Secretary From 7/24 | 25 | — |
| Babu Matthew | Director | 15 | — |
| Barbara Ricci | Director | 15 | — |
| Cathryn Nacario | 1st Vp To 6/24; Pres.from 7/24 | 25 | — |
| Darien Wright | At-large Director | 15 | — |
| Davy Yue | Next Gen Ex Officio Non-voting | 15 | — |
| Devika Bhushan | Director | 15 | — |
| Dhanu Sannesy | Director | 15 | — |
| Frank Mumford | Dir.to 01/24 | 15 | — |
| Glenda Wrenn-gordon | Director | 15 | — |
| Imaan Siddiqi | Next Gen Ex Officio Non-voting | 15 | — |
| Jeff Fladen | Treasurer | 25 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Fundraising | Direct Mail Marketing | $1,276,544 |
| Daniel J Edelman | Consulting | $877,791 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | Consulting | $849,889 |
| Meta Platforms | Marketing | $507,138 |
| C2 Imaging | Publication Fulfillment | $495,707 |
Grants received · $65.9M total
294 grants to Nami National totaling $65.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $600,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $532,247 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Health | 2024 | $350,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $235,238 |
| New Venture Fund | Health | 2024 | $202,753 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2024 | $95,050 |
| American Psychiatric Association | Samhsa grant | 2024 | $49,939 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $45,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $34,335 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $31,970 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | 2024 support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $21,000 |
Grants made · $3.4M in FY2024
85 grants totaling $3.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Nami National →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nami Greater Houston | General support and program assistance | $150,000 |
| Nami of Southern Nevada | General support and program assistance | $125,000 |
| Nami Treasure Coast Fl Inc | General support and program assistance | $107,500 |
| Nami Orange County | General support and program assistance | $105,500 |
| Nami Metropolitan Baltimore Inc | General support and program assistance | $105,000 |
| Nami Montgomery County | General support and program assistance | $103,750 |
| Nami of Southwest Ohio | General support and program assistance | $100,000 |
| Nami Westside La | General support and program assistance | $100,000 |
| Nami Multnomah | General support and program assistance | $100,000 |
| Nami Seattle | General support and program assistance | $93,550 |
| Nami Mercer Nj Inc | General support and program assistance | $92,500 |
| Nami Northern Virginia | General support and program assistance | $87,500 |
| Nami Sarasota and Manatee Counties Inc | General support and program assistance | $77,700 |
| Nami Mid-hudson Inc | General support and program assistance | $75,000 |
| Nami Clackamas | General support and program assistance | $70,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nami National a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nami National is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1201653, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nami National's EIN?
- Nami National's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1201653.
- How much revenue does Nami National report?
- Nami National reported $35,264,809 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Nami National's spending goes to programs?
- Nami National spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Nami National have?
- CharityIndex grades Nami National B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Nami National's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Nami National's latest Form 990 is $568,383, paid to Daniel Gillison Jr (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Nami National (EIN 43-1201653) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.