NAMI Announces $59 Million Gift To Support Individuals & Families Affected By Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has received a $59 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Ms. Scott previously donated $30 million to the organization in 2022, making this her second contribution to NAMI and bringing her total giving to the organization to $89 million.

NAMI reported it is in the early stages of determining how the funds will be used. The organization stated that they are approaching the process deliberately. To guide those decisions, NAMI plans to convene a committee that will include representation from field leadership, the board, national staff, and philanthropy experts.

The committee will be . . .