Public Charity

NAMI Chicago

NAMI Chicago is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $11.2M, expenses of $10.4M, total assets of $10.8M. Imperigo tracks 82 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.5M.

EIN: 363075407 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$11.2M
Total Expenses$10.4M
Total Assets$10.8M
Grant Records82
Funding Total$2.5M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

See Schedule OGuided by the experiences of those living with mental health conditions and rooted in equity, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for our community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on thier mental health journey.

Where $100 goes at NAMI Chicago

How NAMI Chicago divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.

$77 Programs the work itself
$17 Management running the organization
$6 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $77 for programs

$26
Recovery, Youth, and Prevention
34% of program spending · Reported in the filing: 1,700 attendees
$26
Helpline Team & 988 Crisis Contact Center:NAMI Chicago operates a mental health information, referral, and crisis Helpline, providing immediate support, guidance, and referrals to individuals and families
About 33% (cost not reported) · Reported in the filing: 2,000 calls
$25
Mental Health Court Advocates, Case Managers & Clinical Support Teams:NAMI Chicago provides comprehensive care coordination and case management services designed to break cycles of crisis and create lasting…
About 33% (cost not reported)
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

CEO Alexa James
Vice Chair Aurelia Daniels
Sr Director of Wellness Benjamin Frank
Director Catherine Starks
Treasurer Chris Lozier
Director Clare Mcwilliams

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$1,629,189 54 grants
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
$623,715 7 grants
Health & Medicine
$173,075 13 grants
Fundraising & Sponsorship
$17,200 2 grants
Unspecified
$70,612 5 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $11.2M $10.4M $10.8M
2024 $6.6M $7.3M $7.8M
2023 $9.8M $6.0M $7.8M
2022 $5.8M $5.5M $3.4M
2021 $3.7M $3.8M $3.7M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.7M to $11.2M (+202%), with total assets most recently reported at $10.8M.

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