NAMI Minnesota reports that it works to improve the mental health system and increase public and professional understanding of mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. The organization states that it provides education to family members through its eight different classes that provide information on adult and children?s mental health issues. NAMI Minnesota reports that it operates two projects in Dakota and Scott counties to support parents of children with a mental illness. The organization also offers First Psychosis programs to educate and support families whose teen or young adult is experiencing a first psychotic episode and provides individuals with mental illnesses an opportunity to share their stories of recovery through the In Our Own Voice program. In addition, NAMI Minnesota offers a wellness series focusing on nutrition and health, provides classes on suicide prevention, and operates peer-led support groups for individuals and family members who are affected by mental illness. In 2019, the organization states that it reached more than 21,000 individuals through its programs. In addition, NAMI Minnesota reports that it operated 111 educational booths, offered 72 support groups, and worked with 39 employers towards increasing mental health support and awareness.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, NAMI Minnesota's program expenses were:
Education and support |
$1,307,979 |
Public awareness |
$373,641 |
Public policy |
$142,195 |
Information and advocacy |
$104,835 |
Membership |
$74,539 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,003,189 |
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio
Fundraising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,032,713 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on NAMI Minnesota's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$930,418 |
Foundations |
$736,083 |
Government |
$632,902 |
Special events, net |
$89,069 |
Conference |
$40,678 |
Workshops |
$28,307 |
Investment income on funds held by others |
$7,120 |
Membership dues |
$6,613 |
Miscellaneous income |
$4,863 |
Interest income |
$4,175 |
Total Income |
$2,480,228 |
- Programs: 86%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$2,480,228 |
Program expenses |
$2,003,189 |
Fundraising expenses |
$221,118 |
Administrative expenses |
$129,886 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,354,193 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$126,035 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$826,077 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$952,112 |
Total Liabilities |
$205,522 |
Total Assets |
$1,157,634 |