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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 11,374,695 | 13,034,302 | 15,078,323 | 16,613,610 | 25,260,924 | 81,361,854 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 11,374,695 | 13,034,302 | 15,078,323 | 16,613,610 | 25,260,924 | 81,361,854 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 1,538,885 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 79,822,969 | |||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 11,374,695 | 13,034,302 | 15,078,323 | 16,613,610 | 25,260,924 | 81,361,854 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 121,721 | 149,406 | 209,012 | 288,233 | 192,956 | 961,328 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 82,323,182 | |||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Organization Mission: | Our Vision: NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our Mission: NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Our Values: HOPE We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us. INCLUSION We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. EMPOWERMENT We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission. COMPASSION We practice respect, kindness and empathy. FAIRNESS We fight for equity and justice. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION The drive to end mental health disparities begins with NAMI's unwavering commitment to social justice. NAMI is committed to breaking down the systemic barriers that keep millions from receiving the care, understanding and support they deserve. In 2020, this fight reached new levels as we spoke out against all forms of discrimination and affirmed our resolve to make diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) an integral part of everything we do. SEEING RACISM AS A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS In the wake of George Floyd's death, NAMI issued a statement on the searing mental health impact of racially motivated violence. NAMI's National Board of Directors adopted a resolution condemning all acts of prejudice, stating that all people deserve equitable health outcomes and full inclusion. In an editorial for STAT, a health care publication, CEO Dan Gillison affirmed NAMI's fight to end discrimination that puts people with mental illness behind bars, emphasizing justice for people of color. NAMI also publicly condemned the tragic deaths of Daniel Prude in Rochester, N.Y., and Walter Wallace, Jr., in Philadelphia, leading the call for alternatives to law enforcement first response that will save lives during a mental health crisis. INGRAINING DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION) INTO OUR DNA NAMI embedded our commitment to achieving equal opportunity in employment, participation and advancement into "Who We Are," a philosophy that drives all levels of our organization. By investing in and cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces, encourages and supports the diversity of our employees, leadership and staff, we better reflect - and respect - the communities that we are committed to serve. WIDER ACCESS TO OUR WEBSITE CONTENT A new accessibility tool helped make NAMI's website more user-friendly and inclusive. The tool enables users to enlarge screen displays, translate text from English to other languages and hear content read aloud. RESPONDING TO COVID-19 EVOKING NEW, MORE INCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH By turning our quarterly Ask the Expert webinars into monthly events, NAMI found new opportunities to engage people who have long been overlooked by the mental health system. Webinar hosts held discussions on the unfair burden COVID-19 placed on underserved communities, the need for greater cultural competence in mental health care and much more. We developed new content for our identity and culture pages on NAMI.org addressing the intersection between culture, identity and mental health, identifying the current barriers to effective care and showing where people can turn to for help. Facts, perspectives and tools are offered for people who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQI, Asian American/Pacific Islander or Indigenous, as well as people living with disabilities. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a, Public Awareness, Partnerships and Outreach: | AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY In a time of isolation, uncertainty and tragedy, NAMI widened its outreach to serve millions more people in need. As a trusted grassroots mental health organization, NAMI met the nation's need for reliable information and practical solutions. We issued guidance, public statements and resources throughout the year, responding to record levels of interest from individuals, families and the media. 30,700 media articles nationwide 14,000 articles on COVID-19 510% more articles mentioning NAMI's HelpLine 1,000+ article links drove 24,000 visitors to NAMI.org DR. KEN APPEARS ON CNN, BBC WORLD NEWS As the pandemic captured global attention, NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth, M.D., appeared on the BBC's London evening newscast, offering suggestions for coping with social isolation. In April, CNN's "Chris Cuomo Prime Time Show" welcomed Dr. Ken to a two-hour special on COVID-19. He returned to the show to explore mental health and substance use risks created by lockdown. WIDER COVERAGE ON MORE NEWS OUTLETS NAMI reached new audiences through stories in Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg Businessweek, the Center for Public Integrity, CNN's "Vive la Salud," National Geographic, Newsweek, Telemundo: PULSO NEWS, Today.com, Univision Radio's "Buenos Dias America," Vogue and the Wall Street Journal. REFRESH OF OUR NATIONAL WEBSITE We introduced a new look and feel for NAMI.org, making information easier to find. The site helps users on their journey for support and delivers updated mental health facts and figures, policy statements, and updated content on our identity and culture web section. THE ADVOCATE GOES DIGITAL NAMI's flagship magazine debuted on both desktop and mobile-friendly platforms with a responsive format that lets readers browse past issues. "STRENGTH OVER SILENCE" VIDEOS FEATURE NEW VOICES New installments in our ongoing series highlighted the mental health stories of Yulanda Ming Blackson, a NAMI In Our Own Voice presenter from Maryland; Rosemary Ketchum, the first-ever politically-elected trans woman in West Virginia; and Pooja Mehta, a rising leader in the Asian American/Pacific Islander mental health community. SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT SOARS NAMI gained followers on all platforms, with a 10% surge in engagement over 2019. 117 MILLION impressions 6 MILLION engagements 1.1 MILLION click-throughs (+40%) 174,000 NEW FOLLOWERS (+24%) NAMI BLOG LEADS AGAIN For the second year, the NAMI Blog was recognized as a leading depression blog by Healthline Magazine. 4.5 MILLION PAGE VIEWS in our blog archive (+13%) 278,000 VIEWS IN JANUARY, our top month (+14%) RESPONDING TO COVID-19 "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" FOSTERS CONNECTION AND HOPE NAMI's refreshed "You Are Not Alone" campaign reflected the isolation often felt by people living with mental illness - a theme that resonated powerfully in 2020. Throughout the year, we emphasized the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health and acknowledging that it's okay to feel not okay. NAMI's blogs, personal stories and digital toolkits fostered a strong sense of community and caring. The campaign led to a 300% increase in visits to NAMI.org during May's Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI PARTNERSHIPS The generosity and creativity of our strategic partners made our progress possible. With the conversation on mental health reaching new dimensions, NAMI worked with new and existing partners to deliver the support, tools and insights that people urgently needed. GROUNDBREAKING COALITION CREATES UNIFIED VISION NAMI joined with the senior leaders of 14 partner organizations to create a shared vision for transforming mental health in the United States. Leaders agreed to focus their collective efforts on early intervention, better access to care and the creation of clear paths to recovery. This landmark coalition, dubbed the "CEO Huddle," is committed to working with state and local governments to improve mental health care infrastructure, increase resources and remove barriers to care. PARTNERS AND AMBASSADORS ELEVATE CONVERSATIONS During Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI released the "Black Mental Health Matters" guide, which was promoted on Instagram's official account with more than 360 million followers. The guide offers in-depth facts and perspectives on the impact of culture and race on mental health. Throughout the month, NAMI Ambassadors from diverse backgrounds sparked discussions on race, racism and mental health through social media. More than 1.2 million people visited NAMI.org, where they found blogs and personal stories representing diverse perspectives on mental health. STARBUCKS SUPPORTS EMPLOYEES, FRONTLINE HEROES The longtime NAMI partner announced that all U.S. employees and eligible family members can receive up to 20 therapy sessions each year. Free coffee throughout December, along with a generous donation supporting NAMI Frontline Wellness, gave frontline workers a much-needed boost. GOOGLE GUIDES THOUSANDS TO ANXIETY SCREENING TOOL We teamed with Google to direct people searching for anxiety information to a screening tool that helps measure anxiety symptoms, enabling them to determine if they need professional help. Following the assessment, users were offered links to helpful information on NAMI.org. ACCOLADES FROM THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE NAMI received the Institute's Change Maker 2020 Outstanding Organization Award, recognizing our work to create meaningful change for children struggling with mental health. DIY FUNDRAISER GARNERS $460,000 Lee Steinfeld, known to his YouTube followers as Leonheart, raised thousands for NAMI in a DIY fundraiser opening rare Pokmon cards. This was his second year as our top DIY fundraiser. In 2019, he gathered more than $68,000 as he opened and shared the collectible cards via his YouTube channel. RESPONDING TO COVID-19 NETFLIX HELPS NAMI REACH MORE YOUNG PEOPLE As part of Netflix's "Wanna Talk About It?" series on Instagram Live, NAMI's Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth, M.D., and actor Noah Centineo reached teens and young adults with an open discussion on self-care. The series shared mental health facts and tips, including ways to stay safe without feeling isolated and how to maintain healthy routines and limit news intake to manage anxiety. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b, Public Policy and Advocacy: | ADVOCACY NAMI fought for and won urgently needed mental health resources. Working together, NAMI staff and tens of thousands of advocates faced the mental health crisis that many called "the epidemic within the pandemic," calling for bold action to address the nation's needs while continuing to fight for long-term objectives. 988 CRISIS NUMBER BECOMES LAW NAMI led coalition efforts to establish a nationwide, three-digit number to help people in mental health crises - an important step in building a more robust response system while reducing the role of law enforcement. Congress passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, creating a national calling code, 988, for mental health crises and suicide prevention, to be available by July 2022. LANDMARK WIN FOR VETERANS Congress passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which supports evidence-based suicide prevention programs, expanded telehealth, wider access to alternative therapies and more. Commander Hannon was a NAMI Montana advocate who shared his experiences with PTSD, traumatic brain injury and bipolar disorder to illuminate the struggles many veterans face. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CRISIS SERVICES Lawmakers approved a first-ever increase in the federal community mental health block grant that sets aside funding specifically for crisis services. This provides seed money for states to develop and expand crisis response services such as mobile crisis teams. IMPROVING CARE FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Congress passed bipartisan legislation to authorize new Department of Justice grants that will improve crisis stabilization services, provide better access to mental health care in jails and prisons, and offer continuity of care for former inmates as they return to the community. WIDER ACCESS TO INPATIENT CARE NAMI encouraged state waiver proposals to allow for Medicaid payment of inpatient care at certain facilities known as IMDs. This year, four more states successfully submitted IMD waivers to expand access to inpatient care. NEW REPORTS HIGHLIGHT ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES NAMI released in-depth reports, outlining ways to strengthen mental health care, keep people with mental illness out of the justice system, and the need to preserve the Affordable Care Act. A review of state-level wins in mental health legislation highlighted both progress and future opportunities. RESPONDING TO COVID-19 BILLIONS IN EXPANDED FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH NAMI fought for COVID-19 relief provisions that came before Congress, securing more resources to meet the surge in demand for mental health care, suicide prevention, housing assistance, telehealth and more. Our advocacy efforts resulted in $4.25 billion in expanded funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), including an additional $1.65 billion for the mental health block grant - more than double the annual block grant budget for 2021. VOTE4MENTALHEALTH.ORG Advocates prove that every #Vote4MentalHealth matters. NAMI relaunched its #Vote4MentalHealth campaign, which included a new website filled with tools and resources for advocates seeking to exercise their right to vote. With tips for engaging candidates and resources for finding key election dates by state, the site also invited people to take the #Vote4MentalHealth pledge. NAMI received thousands of pledges as advocates shared what #Vote4MentalHealth meant to them and encouraged others to join the movement. NAMI recognized a group of #Vote4MentalHealth All-Stars - NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country who went above and beyond to get out the vote, highlighting the power of the ballot box in working for meaningful change. "We wanted to get the power of voting into the hands of as many people as possible," said Nikki Dawson of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania. "Using our local HelpLine to field voter assistance requests, we were able to help people register, find a polling location or dropbox, or understand their mail-in voting options." Thanks to our campaign, many of our NAMI organizations were able to provide a much-needed service during the election season - helping thousands of mental health advocates exercise their right to vote. NAMI FRONTLINE WELLNESS We took bold, decisive action to support the mental health of frontline professionals across the country. On World Mental Health Day in October, NAMI launched a powerful new initiative to meet the mental health needs of public safety and health care professionals. Starting with a dedicated website filled with free, confidential resources available 24/7, NAMI Frontline Wellness quickly expanded with special tools for NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates to use in local outreach. To mark the program's launch, volunteers from NAMI New York City Metro and NAMI Greater Los Angeles County joined Starbucks and Operation Gratitude to deliver 1,000 care packages to health care and public safety facilities in both cities. Packages shared helpful resources and products generously donated by our partners. Even after the pandemic has passed, NAMI will continue this crucial program of support for physicians, nurses, emergency dispatchers, police officers, firefighters and other professionals who often face life-and-death decisions. NAMI Frontline Wellness addresses the pressures that can cause depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use and even suicide among frontline professionals. A dedicated blog will serve as an ongoing channel for professionals seeking to share personal stories, videos and messages of encouragement for their colleagues. HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS NAMI Frontline Wellness was developed with generous funding from our lead partner, #FirstRespondersFirst, and additional support from Starbucks, KIND Snacks, Frontline Impact Project, the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, Thrive Global, The T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University and the CAA Foundation. Ongoing partner support will expand the program's impact through grants to NAMI Affiliates nationwide. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c, Information, Support and Education: | EDUCATION AND SUPPORT When COVID-19 made virtual gatherings and education a must, we responded. Moving rapidly to deliver online courses, support groups and national meetings, NAMI reached more individuals and families than ever before. Our evidence-based programs became stronger and more relevant as we refreshed content and improved access. WELCOMING 12,500+ ATTENDEES TO NAMICON ONLINE We turned our annual convention into a virtual event that drew thousands from across the U.S. and the globe. Meeting online made it possible to share key mental health resources, research updates and programming with more individuals, families, friends, allies and advocates ever - at a time when people needed it most. TOP AWARDS FOR NAMI BASICS ON DEMAND The Brandon Hall Group, a leader in health care management research and analysis, recognized the online version of NAMI's signature education program with a Gold Award for best advance in competencies and skill development, a Silver Award for best advance in learning technology implementation, and Bronze Awards for best use of blended learning and social collaborative learning. CORE PROGRAM UPDATED TO BETTER SERVE FAMILIES In early 2020, we rolled out a new curriculum for NAMI Family-to-Family, our flagship education program for caregivers and families. Drawing on input from thousands of teachers, trainers and past participants, we updated course content and structure to reach underserved groups. The revised course features simpler, more inclusive language and fresh new audiovisual content with animated videos. EMPOWERING LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH OUR STORIES NAMI released new blended training sessions for NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement, a program that teaches NAMI volunteers how to participate in crisis intervention training sessions that help police officers work safely and effectively with people living with mental illness. More than 7,600 volunteers enrolled in the blended sessions, which combine online training and coaching with in-person instruction, conducted safely in selected locations. RESPONDING TO COVID-19 THE DRIVE TO REACH MORE PEOPLE ONLINE As NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates rapidly mobilized to offer classes, presentations and support groups in virtual environments, our national team created standards and support to make the transition easier. We helped leaders and teams across the Alliance to address concerns such as privacy and confidentiality, which virtual platform to choose and how to smoothly host online sessions. A new video series offered step-by-step technical guidance for meeting leaders, helping them deliver the best possible experience for online attendees. BUILDING OUR ALLIANCE The challenges of 2020 made NAMI even stronger. Facing unprecedented demands for support, resources and expertise, our NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates shared solutions and embraced new tools for planning, learning and leading. NAMI-CREATED BOARD TRAINING MOVES ONLINE New and existing members of our NAMI State Organization Boards benefited from virtual talks and resources on board roles and responsibilities, sustainable growth and more. These new tools reached more than 600 Board members across the country. NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP LAB LAUNCHES Leading nonprofit expert Joan Garry created a special edition of her educational and community-building lab exclusively for NAMI, helping state leaders across the country strengthen their fundraising skills, engage local board members and increase local membership. RESOURCES FOR MANAGING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC We doubled down on our efforts to support the operation of NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates. Local teams received tips to help them build virtual workplaces, secure funds through the federal Payroll Protection Plan loan program, and updates on national HelpLine operations. PBS "WELL BEINGS" LAUNCHES AT NAMICon 2020 We partnered with WETA, the flagship PBS station in the nation's capital, on this new campaign, a major public media initiative that addresses the mental health needs of Americans. Our integrated efforts include a 34-city tour involving regional and local NAMI Affiliates over the next two years, culminating in the Ken Burns documentary, "Hidden in Plain Sight: The Youth Mental Health Crisis." POWERFUL WEBINARS FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS Collaborating with NETA, the National Educational Telecommunications Association, NAMI hosted timely webinars for public media professionals. One episode featured leaders from NAMI Mid-Carolina, NAMI Georgia and NAMI New York City, who discussed the emotional impact of the pandemic and how all levels of the NAMI Alliance can serve as a resource for audiences across the country. A STANDARDIZED PATH FOR FORMING NEW AFFILIATES Following the reaffiliation of all NAMI Affiliates in 2018, we introduced a new process for organizers who want to form Affiliates in their communities. This aligns potential Affiliates with our Standards of Excellence, building NAMI's collective strength nationwide. RESPONDING TO COVID-19 VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS KEEP OUR ALLIANCE CONNECTED As COVID-19 made it even more difficult for everyone to feel connected, NAMI launched a series of monthly town hall meetings for all levels of the Alliance to share perspectives, resources and support. Meeting topics spanned best practices for offering NAMI programs and training sessions online, how to provide local support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, and a vital series on race and mental health. The series will continue in 2021 as we strive to offer support throughout the pandemic. NAMIWALKS Tens of thousands "united" to raise funds and show their support for our mission. When the pandemic made live events impossible, we launched NAMIWalks Your Way - a virtual platform empowering NAMI Affiliates and State Organizations to gather grassroots support in new ways. Drawing on the momentum of NAMI's "Mental Health for All" campaign, organizers reached out to local partners and supporters who took part in 119 virtual events. Nearly 90% of all events took place on two United Days of Hope to maximize impact. Through strong collaboration and mutual support, organizers raised more than 80% of funds gathered in 2019's record-breaking year, a result that far exceeded our expectations. For the first time, NAMIWalks was named one of the 30 largest U.S. peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns in 2020 by the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. NAMI was one of only two mental health organizations included in this prestigious group. 119 EVENTS 40,000+ PARTICIPANTS NEARLY 6,000 TEAMS $10 MILLION RAISED NAMI HELPLINE With every call and every message answered, we eased fears and offered hope. As COVID-19 swept across the country, NAMI HelpLine team members rapidly moved to safe remote operations, handling a record level of calls with few disruptions in service. Calls, emails and callbacks doubled and tripled, eventually showing a 106% increase from April to June as compared with 2019 volume. Views to NAMI's HelpLine resource page on NAMI.org increased 106% over last year. HelpLine efforts expanded with the publication of our COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide in April. The guide clarified the virus's potential impact on people already living with mental health conditions and others facing symptoms for the first time. Alongside resources for care, support and recovery, the guide also offered specific tips for keeping medication regimens in place and caring for loved ones in jail or prison. A Spanish-language version, NAMI COVID-19 Informacin y Recursos, brought key support to Hispanic communities. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | NAMI is a member organization. NAMI membership takes three forms: (1) individual members, who belong to local affiliates and whose enrollment determines their respective affiliate's voting power, (2) affiliates, the local NAMI presence and major voting unit within the organization, and (3) state organizations, which each have a vote and serve to support and coordinate the affiliates within their respective states. The affiliates and state organizations vote to elect the NAMI national board of directors and to amend the NAMI bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The annual meeting of the members of NAMI shall be held in the summer unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, on such dates and at such place as the Board of Directors shall designate. Voting members representing 20% of the voting power of the membership shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the members. Voting members shall designate delegates to vote at the annual meeting. Voting members may be represented by written proxy. The delegates shall act by majority vote at any meeting of the voting members at which a quorum is present, except as may be specifically provided to the contrary elsewhere in the Bylaws. Voting may be conducted by absentee ballot, or onsite. All affiliates and state organizations in good standing are eligible to vote. Those delegates whose affiliate or state organization is in good standing but who did not meet the credentialing deadlines may seek to vote on site. Every effort will be made to make this possible, assuming verification of the individual's role and identity can be confirmed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | Revisions or amendments may be proposed by any voting member, or by any Director. Any such proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing by United States Postal Service, either by registered mail, certified mail, Express Mail or Priority Mail, or any other USPS service offering Return Receipts or Signature Confirmation to a Bylaws Committee not less than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the next annual meeting. Each voting member shall receive all proposed revisions or amendments to the Bylaws not less than thirty (30) days prior to the next annual meeting. A two-thirds majority of the voting power of the membership voting shall be required to amend the Bylaws. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The entire board receives a copy of the return and meets to review, discuss and approve the return for filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Any employee of NAMI who believes they may have a conflict of interest must indicate those conflicts in writing and send them to the Chief Financial Officer's confidential attention for resolution. The NAMI board monitors potential conflicts of interest by requiring an annual disclosure statement from each member which must be reviewed and updated quarterly, based on updated vendor and donor information, prior to each board meeting. Board members discuss their disclosures quarterly and determine what recusal or other action may be appropriate and under what circumstances. This process is codified in the board's operating policies and procedures manual. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The salary for the Chief Executive Officer is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. Salary decisions for all employees are made using comparability data for similar positions in comparable organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 | NAMI makes its Form 1023 available upon request. NAMI makes available a public disclosure copy of its Federal Form 990 on its website and upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | NAMI makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, strategic plan and audited financial statements available for view online. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Subcontractors: Program service expenses 1,974,271. Management and general expenses 438,252. Fundraising expenses 374,642. Total expenses 2,787,165. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | NAMI's Finance and Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process is consistent with previous years. |
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