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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF MASSACHUSETTS INC.

This return was superseded by a later amendment. matched by us It is kept because history is preserved rather than replaced.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the latest return for 2023 , filed 15 September 2025. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total revenue
$2,085,377 changed to $1,995,377
Total expenses
$1,976,059 changed to $1,961,645
Contributions and grants received
$1,890,993 changed to $1,800,993
Total assets, end of year
$2,776,663 changed to $2,736,543
Total liabilities, end of year
$795,362 changed to $830,828
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,981,301 changed to $1,905,715
Program services expenses
$952,497 changed to $940,956
Management and general expenses
$732,620 changed to $731,189
Fundraising expenses
$290,942 changed to $289,500
Program service expenses (Part III)
$952,497 changed to $940,956

Listed only on the earlier return

  • John Ross

Totals

Total revenue
$2,085,377
Total expenses
$1,976,059
Contributions and grants received
$1,890,993
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$235,481
Investment income
$5,218
Other revenue
-$46,315
Total assets, end of year
$2,776,663
Total liabilities, end of year
$795,362
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,981,301
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$952,497
Management and general expenses
$732,620
Fundraising expenses
$290,942
Program service expenses (Part III)
$952,497

Program services were 48.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $8,954

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $512,180

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $711,331

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $658,528

  • 2a · Program service revenue: OTHER OPERATING REVENUE

    total $210,284 · related or exempt $210,284

  • 2b · Program service revenue: AFFILIATE INCOME

    total $23,197 · related or exempt $23,197

  • 2c · Program service revenue: ADVERTISING INCOME

    total $2,000 · related or exempt $2,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $5,218 · excluded $5,218

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $512,180

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $46,315

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$46,315 · excluded -$46,315

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $349,689 · program services $176,106 · management and general $90,961 · fundraising $82,622

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $646,037 · program services $442,791 · management and general $119,753 · fundraising $83,493

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $7,738 · program services $5,361 · management and general $2,377

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $85,901 · program services $64,173 · management and general $4,885 · fundraising $16,843

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $84,742 · program services $2,639 · management and general $82,103

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $43,333 · management and general $43,333

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $24,697 · management and general $24,697

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $840 · management and general $840

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $210,973 · program services $9,905 · management and general $194,458 · fundraising $6,610

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $8,601 · program services $6,182 · management and general $641 · fundraising $1,778

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $95,155 · program services $68,391 · management and general $7,092 · fundraising $19,672

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $40,595 · program services $29,177 · management and general $3,026 · fundraising $8,392

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $108,397 · program services $86,717 · management and general $10,840 · fundraising $10,840

  • 17 · Travel

    total $76,533 · program services $20,729 · management and general $6,910 · fundraising $48,894

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $9,259 · management and general $9,259

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $14,664 · program services $1,231 · management and general $13,433

  • 24a · Other expenses: AFFLILIATE EXPENSES

    total $103,301 · management and general $103,301

  • 24b · Other expenses: PRINTING

    total $51,966 · program services $37,349 · management and general $3,874 · fundraising $10,743

  • 24c · Other expenses: TRAINING & EDUCATION

    total $11,294 · program services $400 · management and general $10,627 · fundraising $267

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES

    total $2,134 · program services $1,346 · fundraising $788

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $210 · management and general $210

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $868,477 · end of year $1,289,951

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $858,971 · end of year $45,713

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $299,594 · end of year $819,244

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $34,529 · end of year $8,060

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $60,912

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $20,045

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $50,129 · end of year $40,867

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $698,181 · end of year $572,828

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $144,473 · end of year $185,276

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $91,327 · end of year $10,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $702,098 · end of year $600,086

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,332,962 · end of year $1,440,590

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $539,021 · end of year $540,711

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE IMPACTED BY A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED WHEN THEY NEED IT. WE USE OUR VOICES AS PEOPLE AND FAMILIES WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO CHALLENGE DISCRIMINATION AND ADVOCATE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST WORLD.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES

  • EDUCATION & SUPPORT - FAMILY-TO-FAMILY IS A 12-WEEK COURSE FOR FAMILIES, PARTNERS, AND FRIENDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS FOCUSING ON THE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES FAMILIES HAVE TO THE TRAUMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI BASICS IS A SIX-WEEK, PEER-TAUGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. IN OUR OWN VOICE IS A ONE-HOUR PRESENTATION THAT BOTH OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE HOPE AND RECOVERY POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND DELIVERS A STRONG ANTI-STIGMA MESSAGE. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE MEETINGS OF CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN TALK FRANKLY ABOUT THEIR CHALLENGES AND HELP ONE ANOTHER THROUGH THEIR LEARNED WISDOM. NAMI CONNECTION IS A 90-MINUTE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATED BY A TRAINED PEER FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH PEOPLE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER'S EXPERIENCES, SHARE COPING STRATEGIES, AND OFFER MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING. THE COMPASS HELPLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE NAVIGATE THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS OF CARE. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVERSION PROJECT AIMS TO PREVENT THE UNNECESSARY ARREST AND DETENTION OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. CJDP SUPPORTS POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS IN ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES AND IS DEVELOPING A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO MAKE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING ACCESSIBLE.

    Expenses $850,683 · Revenue $235,481

  • LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH & AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT - OUR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES SEEK TO ENSURE QUALITY CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR BETTER CHOICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, MEDICAL TREATMENT, ACCESS TO MEDICATIONS, REHABILITATION, AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES. NAMI MASSACHUSETTS IS DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN BOTH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH CARE SECTORS. NAMI MASSACHUSETTS IS IN THE VANGUARD IN ADVOCATING FOR ADEQUATE BUDGETS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND IN PROMOTING OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO POLICYMAKERS.

    Expenses $101,814

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Maura Buxton

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Karen Wolfson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Elizabeth Post

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Brandon Jones

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Zoe Larsen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Craig Aarons-Martin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sherron Colgram

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ewa Pytowska

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John Ross

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Myisha Rodrigues

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $147,378
    From this org
    $146,448
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $930
    Hours/week
    40

  • Eliza Williamson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $97,026
    From this org
    $97,026
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Marilyn Desantis

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $105,285
    From this org
    $105,285
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
17 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202500499349301850

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