NAMI New Jersey
NAMI New Jersey (nami nj) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs nami nj fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders.
NAMI New Jersey at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,096,177
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,349,849
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $146,648
- +95.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,611,746
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NAMI New Jersey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $9K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI Atlanticcape May Ocean City, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $8,705 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,096,177 | $2,349,849 | $1,611,746 | — | — | $146,648 |
| 2024 | $4,162,740 | $2,456,950 | $1,543,837 | — | — | $75,061 |
| 2023 | $3,166,357 | $1,594,560 | $1,521,967 | — | — | $4,175 |
| 2022 | $2,939,832 | $1,428,875 | $1,191,547 | $8,705 | 1 | $2,328 |
| 2021 | $2,883,221 | $1,419,582 | $1,208,599 | $8,797 | 1 | $4,795 |
| 2020 | $2,738,061 | $1,219,477 | $1,185,835 | $8,026 | 1 | $7,388 |
About NAMI New Jersey
Based on IRS filings
NAMI New Jersey is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in North Brunswick, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $147K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NAMI New Jersey is led by Meredith Blount, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Blount
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $108K (2025)
Mark Williams
President
Trustee & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Garanger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Stern MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Williams
Trustee
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold G. Hyndman PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Giannascoli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc L. Hurvitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laxman Kanduri
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shavonne Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annah Kuriakose
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Stowers
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Aidelman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Ross
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlema Bey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank J. Manuella
2nd Vice President
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Bhulai
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Francine Turner (2020–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Zhanyang John Zhang (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Francine Bates (2020–2023) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Aaron Doherty (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Edina Brown (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Grace Travinsky (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Anju Makhijani (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Abbie Ellen Katz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ingrid Diaz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Laura L. Bryant Esq. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sherman T. Brewer Jresq (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Meredith Blount (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about NAMI New Jersey
How large is NAMI New Jersey?
NAMI New Jersey reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is NAMI New Jersey?
NAMI New Jersey is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in North Brunswick, NJ. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NAMI New Jersey operate?
NAMI New Jersey has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is NAMI New Jersey's EIN?
NAMI New Jersey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2619966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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