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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1671408

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC

Tax-exempt · GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Financials

$1.6M$1.5M2022$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.6M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,594,037$1,405,579$188,458$1,056,986$107,736$949,250
September 30, 2024990$1,490,565$1,494,441-$3,876$1,104,286$343,494$760,792
September 30, 2023990$1,569,990$1,542,800$27,190$995,438$230,770$764,668
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$979,460
of which government grants
$957,696
Membership dues
$20,205
Program service revenue
$602,782
Investment income
$1,645
Other revenue
$10,150

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$203,076
Other salaries and wages
$443,147
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$772,529
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$41,883
Occupancy
$1,149
Travel
$9,977
Program services (functional)
$1,243,801
Management and general (functional)
$161,778

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,104,286
Total assets, end of year
$1,056,986
Total liabilities, end of year
$107,736
Net assets, end of year
$949,250
Net assets without donor restrictions
$949,250
Gross receipts
$1,594,037
Employees
9
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
MD

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LYNDA GARGANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$198,778$28,875
GAIL M CORMIERPROJECT DIRE
Highest-paid employee
40$126,606$0
JOSHUA BOYNTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
HASAN DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KEN DECDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LINDA HENDERSON-SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JOY HOGGEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JERRY MILNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LYNDA GARGANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$186,875$25,143
GAIL M CORMIERPROJECT DIRE
Highest-paid employee
40$121,539$0
JOSHUA BOYNTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
HASAN DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KENNETH DECDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TEKA DEMPSONEX. OFFICIO
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LINDA HENDERSON-SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JOY HOGGEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHERRI LUTHEPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JERRY MILNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LYNDA GARGANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$182,485$22,153
GAIL M CORMIERPROJECT DIRE
Highest-paid employee
40$115,496$0
DIANA AUTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JOSHUA BOYNTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
TEKA DEMPSONEX. OFFICIO
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
DENNIS EMBRYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
LINDA HENDERSON-SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JOY HOGGEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHERRI LUTHEPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9841 WASHINGTONIAN BOULEVARD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878-5389
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LYNDA GARGAN, 9841 WASHINGTONIAN BLVD 200, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Signed the 990
LYNDA GARGAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(240) 403-1901
Return prepared by
DELEON & STANG CPAS AND ADVISORS

Mission

PROVIDE ADVOCACY AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES; PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF FAMILY RUN ORGANIZATIONS; COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY RUN AND OTHER CHILD SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSFORM MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO MANAGED AND SYSTEMS CARE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CURRENT ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN.
    Expenses $734,750
  • THE FEDERATION SPONSORED A NATIONAL CONVENTION FOR ITS AFFILIATED CHAPTERS DURING THE FISICAL YEAR 2025.
    Expenses $447,928 · revenue $602,782
  • NFFCMH HAS MEMBERSHIP DUES AND OTHER MISCELLANIOS EXPENSES THAT SUPPORTS THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION.
    Expenses $61,123

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1671408
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P36Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,056,986
Income (IRS master file)
$1,594,037

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,594,037$1,405,579$1,056,986IRS
990September 2024$1,490,565$1,494,441$1,104,286XML
990September 2023$1,569,990$1,542,800$995,438XML
990September 2022$1,876,643$1,508,778$941,742IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 52-1671408).

Questions about NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC is 52-1671408.
Is NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH 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 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LYNDA GARGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $198,778 (LYNDA GARGAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,594,037, expenses of $1,405,579 and total assets of $1,056,986 at year end.

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