irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0NAMI'S IN OUR OWN VOICE IS A PRESENTATION BY CONSUMERS THAT CREATES AWARENESS ABOUT WHAT IS INVOLVED IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. THE PRESENTATION IS A POWERFUL ANTI-STIGMA TOOL TO CHANGE HEARTS, MINDS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS.
- #2 $0FAMILY-TO-FAMILY - A 12 WEEK COURSE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. FAMILIES JOIN A CARING GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS HELPING ONE ANOTHER BY UTILIZING THEIR COLLECTIVE LIVED EXPERIENCES AND LEARNED WISDOM. FAMILY MEMBERS CAN ACHIEVE A RENEWED SENSE OF HOPE FOR THEIR LOVED ONE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Family-to-Family
12-week educational program for family members of adults living with mental illness, offering peer support, education, and hope through shared lived experiences.
In Our Own Voice
Consumer-led presentation that raises awareness about recovery from mental illness and serves as an anti-stigma tool in schools, churches, and community organizations.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Deliver consumer-led mental health awareness presentationsProvides consumer-led presentations aimed at raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental illness and recovery.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Offer 12-week peer-led educational course for familiesProvides a 12-week peer-led educational program for family members of adults living with mental illness, designed to foster mutual support, understanding, and hope.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$411K
Contributions & grants$411K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$396K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$701K
Cash$100K
Investments$431K
Liabilities$157K
Net assets$544K
Liquid reserves16.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA LEIGH-ESTES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $90K |
board members · 12
- ISAAC JORDAN JR — MEMBER
- JAMES D'AMICO — MEMBER
- JAMES GROSSMAN — MEMBER
- JOHN MESSENGER — VICE PRESIDENT
- LISA WAINWRIGHT — MEMBER
- MELISSA BEACH — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL MURPHY — BOARD PRESIDENT
- REBECCA WARD — MEMBER
- ROBERT DAITZ — TREASURER
- RYAN THIBODEAU — MEMBER
- STEVE BOILY — MEMBER
- WILLIAM PERUN JR — MEMBER
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer-Led Education for Family Supportmethodology: peer_supportBy using peer-led, lived-experience-based education, we build mutual support and resilience among family members of individuals with mental illness, because shared experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and increases engagement in care-seeking behaviors.
- Storytelling as Anti-Stigma Interventionmethodology: anti-stigma_through_storytellingBy using consumer-led storytelling, we shift public attitudes about mental illness and recovery, because personal narratives humanize lived experience, disrupt stereotypes, and create emotional resonance that increases empathy and behavioral openness.