Nami Metro Suburban Inc.

“Individual/family members (i/fm) which include any person who has experienced a mental illness (a "consumer"), or any member of the family, guardian or friend of any consumer, or a mental health professional who accepts the mission of nami metro-suburban, inc. And nami (national), and for whom required dues have been paid.”

“Individual/family members have the right to nominate and elect members of the board of directors of nami metro-suburban, inc.”

“Individual/family members have the right to amend or adopt new nami metro-suburban, inc. Bylaws, in accordance with these bylaws, the articles of incorporation of the organization, and the policies and procedures of the organization.”

“Minutes are not kept of executive committee meetings.”

“Nami's treasurer reviews the 990 and makes comments prior to the executive committee signing.”

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to sign a copy of the conflict of interest policy each year confirming that they have no conflicts.”

“In fiscal year 2021, nami used the il non-profit compensation survey to determine compensation. It considered comparable data which was documented contemporaneously. Salaries were set consistent with the result of the survey.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements were available to the public during normal working hours on request. Both electronic and paper copies of form 990 were provided to potential funders.”

“Contractual services: program service expenses 53,059. Management and general expenses 9,456. Fundraising expenses 1,255. Total expenses 63,770. Qualified mental health professionals: program service expenses 83,190. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 83,190. Security agency: program service expenses 86,874. Management and general expenses 15,482. Fundraising expenses 2,057. Total expenses 104,413. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 10,713. Management and general expenses 1,909. Fundraising expenses 254. Total expenses 12,876. Other professional fees: program service expenses 12,324. Management and general expenses 2,197. Fundraising expenses 292. Total expenses 14,813.”

“The process has not changed since the prior year.”