Nami San Diego
NAMI San Diego (National Alliance on Mental Illness) was formed in February 1978. NAMI San Diegos mission is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals impacted by mental …
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Mission
NAMI San Diego (National Alliance on Mental Illness) was formed in February 1978. NAMI San Diegos mission is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals impacted by mental illness in San Diego and Imperial Counties. NAMI San Diego has a threefold mission:* Support people with mental illnesses and their families by helping them find coping mechanisms for their daily struggle with brain disorders.* Educate people who have mental illness, their families, and the general public about mental illness with the goal of dispelling ignorance and stigma.* Advocate for more research and an improved system of mental health services across the nation.At the heart of NAMI San Diegos mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, they offer a Helpline, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library and a number of classes on mental illness held at various locations throughout San Diego County.NAMI San Diego
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· vs. 8 similar education 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, Nami San Diego has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNami San Diego is a registered education nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 330122462. 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 $15M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nami San Diego's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330122462. 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.
Nami San Diego 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. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Nami San Diego is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nami San Diego has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nami San Diego is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nami San Diego. 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, Nami San Diego 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Mental Health Support, Education, and Advocacy from the Community’s Voice on Mental Health Lived experience is our expertise Give Today... Read More Nami San Diego is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Nami San Diego are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nami San Diego is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330122462, 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.
NAMI SAN DIEGO 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 44 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 · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nami San Diego
- What is Nami San Diego?
- Nami San Diego is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Mental Health Support, Education, and Advocacy from the Community’s Voice on Mental Health Lived experience is our expertise Give Today... Read More
- When was Nami San Diego founded?
- Nami San Diego was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Nami San Diego?
- Ricardo Soto serves as President.
- Where is Nami San Diego located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is Nami San Diego's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nami San Diego trustworthy?
- Nami San Diego 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 Nami San Diego's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 330122462.
- What is Nami San Diego's website?
- https://www.namisandiego.org