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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2587453

NAMI MERCER NJ INC

Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, NJ 08619

Financials

$489K$476K2023$568K$552K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NAMI MERCER NJ INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$567,686$552,118$15,568$631,899$0$631,899
December 31, 2023990$488,874$475,539$13,335$593,338$0$593,338
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$556,235
of which government grants
$80,462
Membership dues
$4,302
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,795
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,652
Net income from fundraising events
$656
Other revenue
$656

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$115,844
Other salaries and wages
$146,907
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$289,936
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,903
Occupancy
$69,712
Depreciation
$6,278
Program services (functional)
$380,549
Management and general (functional)
$71,979
Fundraising (functional)
$99,590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$593,338
Total assets, end of year
$631,899
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$631,899
Land, buildings and equipment
$23,747
Net assets without donor restrictions
$559,399
Net assets with donor restrictions
$72,500
Gross receipts
$589,056
Employees
5
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Janet M HaagExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$115,844
Lauren AgoratusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
George DiFerdinandoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Courtney DavisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HeddenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason LaViscountTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Olive Joseph GilesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen MarquisVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Madeline MonheitSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jared B OberweisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephanie M McCarthyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary MichaelDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Thomas H PyleDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle SantoroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robin LiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Janet M HaagExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$112,252
Lauren AgoratusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
George DiFerdinandoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HeddenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Thomas H PyleDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Olive Joseph GilesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen MarquisVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Madeline MonheitSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jared B OberweisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephanie M McCarthyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jason LaViscountTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Courtney DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary MichaelDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle SantoroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robin LiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1235 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD, HAMILTON, NJ 08619-3810
In care of
% JANET HAAG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Janet Haag
Signed the 990
Janet Haag, Executive Director
Phone
(609) 799-8994
Return prepared by
Lear & Pannepacker LLP

Mission

NAMI Mercer NJ, Inc. is a local affiliate in NJ's Capital region of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Nami Mercer NJ, Inc. listens, leads, educates, and advocates, empowering families and individuals affected by mental illness to build lives of quality and respect free of stigma and discrimination.NAMI Mercer, Inc. relies on the talents of a small paid staff and a large team of volunteers to fulfill its mission.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The NAMI Mercer Helpline is staffed by dedicated volunteers who fielded roughly 452 inquiries in 2024, 49% of which were first time callers. Utilizing VoIP, Helpline specialists provided a compassionate ear as well as valuable information and resources to help people better cope with the challenges of mental illness. Helpline Plus, a stepped-up level of care, provides an advocate to those with more complex needs related to system navigation, hundreds of hours were logged under this program. Demonstrating the importance of a network of support for adults living with mental illness, we offered three 8-session Family-to-Family courses, empowering families to better understand mental illness, access effective treatment, improve coping strategies, and better advocate for their loved ones. One was held in the Spring and two in the Fall, a total of 35 family members completed the course. We also continued our partnership with Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) under Oaks Integrated Care, hosting 114 Family Support Group Meetings online or in a hybrid format, and providing space for IFSS specialists to meet in-person with individual families at no charge. With helping hundreds of family members/friends experience less stress and improve family functioning through the development of better coping strategies. The average participation per session numbered 12. Just Parents our support group for caregivers of youth under age 24 held 8 monthly meetings during which parents shared their experiences, resources, and how they navigate difficulties, leading to a sense of belonging and better role modeling for their children. Recognizing the power of peer support for individuals with mental health challenges, we offered NAMI Connection, a hybrid support group during which participants engaged in productive discussion and enhanced their coping skills, with an average of 5 participants per session. Members of our Just Friends and Becoming Friends social support groups participated in 200+ social activities, including parties, visits to museums, theaters, restaurants, and festivals with total attendance of 802. Our Hearing Voices Support Group met in-person for a total of 20 meetings with an average attendance of 5. Mending Mindsets, an online support group for those coping with anxiety held 20 meetings with a total attendance of 88. Weight ? Worth, a support group for those with an unhealthy preoccupation with food or body image, was held on campus at TCNJ and total attendance numbered 88. Two sessions of Healing Hearts, a support group for survivors of suicide loss, were offered. The summer session met 6x and the fall one 8x with total attendance of 66. The Empathy Network, a support group for those coping with depression, met weekly and averaged 12 participants per meeting. One six- week session of Working on Wellness (WOW) was held with a corporate partner; attendance averaged 9 per session. Through NAMI Mercers community education and outreach, we provided inspiration, strategies, and resources to promote mental wellbeing and expanded knowledge and understanding of mental illness. Our annual wellness conference, Harvest of Hope, was held in-person for almost 200 attendees, live-streaming Elizabeth Vargas as our keynoter, and offering practical, interactive workshops; thoughtful conversations rooted in personal experience; an uplifting performance; and plenty of opportunities for community-building. Twenty-seven community education events were held for over 700 attendees. Highlights include Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement, faith community presentations and quarterly gatherings for TPH (Trenton Psychiatric Hospital) patients slated for discharge. NAMI Mercers NextGen (youth/school-based Initiatives) reached over 600 young people; and we participated in 23 community outreach events/wellness fairs/mental health awareness raising activities reaching more than 6,300 people. More than 500 people participated in NAMIWALKS Mercer NJ, raising awareness about mental health, building community virtually, raising funds, and demonstrating the kind of resiliency of spirit that enables people with mental health challenges to seek treatment, pursue recovery, and lead full, meaningful lives. NAMI Mercer hosts a robust volunteer and intern program. Many individuals with mental health challenges come to us seeking a supportive environment where they can rebuild their confidence, improve their skills, and gain experience some find their way back to the workforce and/or decide volunteerism is a way they can make a meaningful contribution to society. Over 11,000 volunteer hours were logged in 2024 with 34 new volunteers being onboarded. We mentored 32 graduate and undergraduate student interns representing 9 different institutions of higher education
    Expenses $380,549

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2587453
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$631,899
Income (IRS master file)
$589,056

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$567,686$552,118$631,899XML
990December 2023$488,874$475,539$593,338XML
990December 2022$398,621$428,612$556,716IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2587453).

Questions about NAMI MERCER NJ INC

What is the EIN of NAMI MERCER NJ INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NAMI MERCER NJ INC is 22-2587453.
Is NAMI MERCER NJ INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to NAMI MERCER NJ INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NAMI MERCER NJ INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NAMI MERCER NJ INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NAMI MERCER NJ INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NAMI MERCER NJ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Janet Haag.
Who are the officers and directors of NAMI MERCER NJ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,844 (Janet M Haag, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does NAMI MERCER NJ INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $567,686, expenses of $552,118 and total assets of $631,899 at year end.

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