DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

EIN: 363379124 501(c)(3) Mental Health

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$4,082,575
Total Expenses
$2,987,868
Total Assets
$3,860,556
Net Assets
$3,434,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MICHAEL POLLOCK
Phone
3126420049
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE PROVIDES HOPE, HELP, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH MOOD DISORDERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $487,684 Revenue: $18,029

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION - DBSA IS COMMITTED TO CREATING POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL COMMUNITIES OF SHARED EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORT. WE FOCUS OUR EDUCATION EFFORTS IN DISMANTLING STEREOTYPES, ENDING...

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EDUCATION AND INFORMATION - DBSA IS COMMITTED TO CREATING POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL COMMUNITIES OF SHARED EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORT. WE FOCUS OUR EDUCATION EFFORTS IN DISMANTLING STEREOTYPES, ENDING DISCRIMINATION AND CHANGING THE WAY INDIVIDUALS COMMUNICATE ABOUT MOOD DISORDERS. DBSA REACHES OVER FOUR MILLION INDIVIDUALS WITH SUPPORT, EDUCATIONALRESOURCES, AND TOOLS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MOOD DISORDERS LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES. DBSA RECOGNIZES THAT THERE ARE MANY PATHS TO WELLNESS AND PROMOTES NUMEROUS TREATMENT COMPONENTS THAT ARE BENEFICIAL FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF RECOVERY. PERSONAL WELLNESS TOOLS INCLUDE A WELLNESS TOOLBOX AND WELLNESS TRACKER AND MOOD CREW. THROUGH DBSA'S WEBSITE, MORE THAN 820,000 INDIVIDUALS ACCESSED OUR PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THE BALANCED MIND PARENT NETWORK, WHICH PROVIDES PARENTS WITH CHILDREN LIVING WITH MOOD DISORDERS, WITH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO OTHER PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, IDENTIFIES RESOURCES, ANSWERS QUESTIONS, AND PROVIDES THE SUPPORT AND STABILITY THEY SEEK. THE 'I'M LIVING PROOF' PODCAST SERIES SPEAKS TO THE EXPERIENCES OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS LEARNING HOW TO MANAGE THEIR MOOD DISORDERS AND LIVE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,042,793 Revenue: $279,780

GRASS ROOTS AND PEER SERVICES-THROUGH ADVOCACY EFFORTS DBSA AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF THOSE LIVING WITH MOOD DISORDERS AND WORKS TOWARD SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH...

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GRASS ROOTS AND PEER SERVICES-THROUGH ADVOCACY EFFORTS DBSA AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF THOSE LIVING WITH MOOD DISORDERS AND WORKS TOWARD SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE. DBSA WORKS WITH OVER 385 SUPPORT GROUPS ACROSS 80+ LOCAL CHAPTERS AND 9 STATE ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER VITAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY. IT HOSTS 34 NATIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS WEEKLY, WITH 88% OF POST-MEETING PARTICIPANTS FEELING MORE HOPEFUL AND 83% LEARNING NEW STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING THEIR MOOD DISORDER. DBSA LAUNCHED ITS 3RD COHORT OF THE PEER APPRENTICE PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO HELP VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR OVERCOME FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL BARRIERS WHILE PURSUING THE ILLINOIS CRSS-IL PEER CREDENTIAL. THIS YEARLONG INITIATIVE INCLUDES DBSA'S PEER COURSE, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP, AND INTERNSHIPS AT LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO ACCUMULATE THE 2,000 HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE CREDENTIAL EXAM APPLICATION. DBSA WORKS WITH THE FDA, MEDICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPERS,RESEARCHERS, AND REGULATORY DECISION-MAKERS TO EDUCATE ON TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR THOSE LVING WITH MOOD DISORDERS. FINALLY, DBSA HAS ESTABLISHED A PRESTIGIOUS 45-MEMBER SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD (SAB) TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AT DBSA CONFERENCES, AUTHORSHIP OF PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS, AND MEDIA REPRESENTATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,790,335
Program Service Revenue $297,809
Investment Income $-5,569
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,082,575

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,721,855
Fundraising Expenses $866,657
Program Expenses $1,530,477
Other Expenses $1,266,013
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,987,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,082,575 $2,767,569 +0.5%
Expenses $2,987,868 $3,265,041 -0.1%
Net Income $1,094,707 $-497,472 -3.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
24
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$309,106
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EILEEN KAMERICKJD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT DAUTEN CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SMULIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY B BECKMANN VICE-CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER MCINTYRE MD SAB CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN HARRIS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE BERGOFFEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEGENIA BAILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET ANNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WEINSTEIN BACON VICE-CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KUHL IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARNELL CURTIS-MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISELA BAHENA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG DICHARRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FRYE MD SAB CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY GIBBS RN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALTHA STEWART MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KURTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL YEATES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHLOMY KATTAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIDGET MAUL DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL POLLOCK CEO 40.00
Officer
$282,750 $26,356 $309,106
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,082,575 $2,987,868 $3,860,556 $1,094,707
2023 $2,767,569 $3,265,041 $2,933,551 $-497,472
2022 $2,629,615 $3,468,630 $3,433,732 $-839,015
2021 $3,330,138 $2,894,533 $4,202,642 $435,605
2020 $3,808,686 $2,576,137 $3,603,106 $1,232,549
2019 $2,357,457 $2,406,710 $2,393,345 $-49,253
2018 $2,668,413 $2,580,960 $2,414,577 $87,453
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