NAMI Receives $59 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott

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

NAMI reported it is in the early stages of determining how the funds will be allocated. The organization plans to establish a committee to guide decisionmaking, with representation from field leadership, the board, national staff, and philanthropy experts.

The committee will be led by Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, NAMI, and will develop recommendations to support the organization’s mission and long . . .