NAMI Racine County is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing hope to all impacted by mental illness in Racine County. With help from our friends like you, we’ve successfully offered mental illness advocacy, education, support programs at no cost to participants for over 44 years.

The odds are likely that you know at least one person who is experiencing mental illness. One in five live with a mental illness, and when you consider all of our friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers, we believe five in five are affected!

We believe cost should never be a barrier for someone seeking knowledge and an improved quality of life. Generous donors like you empower us to improve hope and wellness for our Racine County neighbors.

We simply cannot do it without you. Your gift is deeply appreciated!

Ways of giving to NAMI Racine County

​Honorary &
In Memorial
Giving

You can contribute to NAMI Racine County in honor of someone special in your life or in memory of a lost loved one. You can make an honorary or memorial gift online or by mail.

Workplace
Giving and
Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Many programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift. Contact your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.

Endowment
Giving

The capital in our endowment fund is utilized for NAMI Racine County education and support programs. To make a contribution, mail a check to the Racine Community Foundation and designate 'NAMI Racine County endowment fund' in the memo line.

Planned Giving
& Bequests

One of the most meaningful and easiest gifts you can make is through a bequest to NAMI Racine County. A bequest is a gift you pass to a person or entity through your will. Charitable bequests are unique in that they enjoy deductions from federal and most state inheritance taxes. Your financial planner can provide you with assistance.

If you do decide to make a charitable bequest to our organization, you will need to choose the type of bequest that best suits your particular needs and wishes.

• Specific bequest: While this may take the form of an exact dollar amount, it could be a specific asset from your estate such as stocks, bonds, life insurance or real estate.

• Percentage bequest: A bequest may be expressed as a percentage of your estate. Expressed in this way, your wishes are guaranteed regardless of whether your estate grows larger or smaller over time.

• Contingent bequest: Certain criteria must be met before a contingent bequest is satisfied. For example, you might designate that we receive all or some of your estate only in the event you outlive your primary beneficiaries. This language protects your estate from litigation or from distribution to unintended parties.

• Restricted bequest: You may wish to restrict your bequest for a specific purpose or NAMI Racine County program.