Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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DBSA offers wellness tips, education, and peer support for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.
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Mission
Dbsa provides hope,help,support and education for people with mood disorders.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 363379124. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363379124. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 51% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 51% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
DBSA offers wellness tips, education, and peer support for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 51% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363379124, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 109 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- What is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance?
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. DBSA offers wellness tips, education, and peer support for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.
- When was Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance founded?
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance?
- Michael Pollock serves as CEO.
- Where is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 51% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance trustworthy?
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363379124.
- What is Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's website?
- http://www.dbsalliance.org