The NARBHA Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona, classified as a Social Science Research Institute focused on behavioral science services. Originally founded in 1967 to conduct community programs, research, treatment, and services in the mental health field, the organization evolved into a managed care entity serving as a state-contracted Regional Behavioral Health Authority for several decades. In 2015, NARBHA developed a partnership with Health Choice Arizona (now part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona) to implement integration of physical and behavioral health services with community reinvestment. The organization transitioned to its current incarnation as The NARBHA Institute, leveraging its retained funds and resources to advance health equity across Northern Arizona.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.9M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.7M
-26.5% YoY
Grant Count
59
+28.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
-42.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The NARBHA Institute advances wellbeing in Northern Arizona by inspiring hope, energizing coalitions, and amplifying diverse voices. The organization uses its organizational influence and funds to enhance wellbeing through strategic initiatives anchored in its legacy of stewardship.
Primary focus areas include:
- Advance Wellbeing: Embracing imagination, building capacity, and inspiring innovative solutions by leveraging resources and serving as a catalyst to promote an ecosystem of health, safety, and resiliency
- Integrated Health: Addressing Northern Arizona's complex health challenges that stem from multiple social and environmental factors including mental illness, poverty, housing, educational shortfalls, employment opportunities, safety, food security, and health disparities
- Health Equity: Illuminating and strengthening health equity across the region
Grantmaking
The NARBHA Institute distributes grants to support its strategic initiatives and community partnerships. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $5,500 to $2,536,384
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The NARBHA Institute serves Northern Arizona's six counties (Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai, and the northern portion of Gila County), covering 6,600 square miles and twelve federally recognized American Indian Tribes.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,939,498 |
| Total Revenue | $11,163,371 |
| Total Expenses | $14,529,585 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,800,000 |
| Net Income | -$3,366,214 |
| Total Giving | $8,106,045 |
The organization maintains substantial assets while operating at a deficit in the most recent fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,939,498 | $74,468,814 | $66,577,625 |
| Revenue | $11,163,371 | $16,545,896 | $8,753,201 |
| Expenses | $14,529,585 | $17,267,833 | $8,765,928 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $992,264 | $589,661 | $745,715 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY JO GREGORY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 47 | $792,330 |
| JAMES DYKES | DIRECTOR & VP 01/2020 | 2 | $14,400 |
| CELESTE IRONS | DIRECTOR THRU 8/10/2023 | 1 | $7,200 |
| VINCENT BERKLEY | TREASURER | 1 | $50,400 |
| MICHAEL LOVEN | SECRETARY | 1 | $9,600 |
| LINDA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR STARTED 4/8/2024 | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL KUZMIN | TNI-CFO | 20 | $326,349 |
| JON PEREZ | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 38 | $219,727 |
| NATHAN JONES | GENERAL COUNSEL | 20 | $260,721 |
| TERESA BERTSCH | TNI VP MEDICAL OPERATIONS | 28 | $458,194 |
| DEVON FORREST | TNI DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SVS | 4 | $275,353 |
| DENISE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS | 30 | $137,134 |
Contact Information
Address: 616 N Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 233-8667
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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