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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 …

Education San Diego, CA EIN: 330122462 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Nami San Diego

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Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE Z99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nami 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
199

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RI
Ricardo S•••
President

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$15.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 44 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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