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THE NARBHA INSTITUTE INC

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 866037149 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE V23Z · Social Science · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.narbhainstitute.org
revenue
$8.8M
expenses
$8.8M
net assets
$65.8M
employees
12
volunteers
2
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

MEDICAID MANAGED CARE SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPORTED HOUSING, BEHAVIORAL CARE VIA AFFILIATE

profile · synthesized from sources

The NARBHA Institute is a nonprofit organization that advances integrated wellness and health equity in Northern Arizona. It achieves this by inspiring hope, energizing coalitions, and amplifying diverse voices, primarily through educational programs, research, and community initiatives. The Institute evolved from a regional behavioral health authority and focuses on addressing complex health challenges.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $1.60M
    EFFECTIVE AUGUST 27, 2018, THE NARBHA INSTITUTE ENTERED INTO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE GUIDANCE CENTER (TGC), A SEPARATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IN WHICH NARBHA BECAME ITS SOLE MEMBER. THERE IS A SEPARATE BOARD TO OVERSEE MANAGEMNET OF TGC. THE GUIDANCE CENTER PROVIDES INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE FLAGSTAFF REGION. UNDER THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS, NARBHA PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT AND APPOINTS A MAJORITY OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD.
  2. #2 $515K
    THROUGH A DISREGARDED ENTITY (WELL NORTH COMMUNITIES LLC), THE NARBHA INTITUTE PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING TO APPROXIMATELY 40 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILILES LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA. TENANTS PAY AN INCOME-ADJUSTED PORTION OF RENT (WHICH IS OFTEN ZERO) AND RESIDE IN APARTMENTS PURCHSED WITH FUNDING FROM THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERIVCES. WHILE NOT LISTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AN EXPENSE, THE OPPORTUNITY COST OF THESE HEAVILY DESCOUNTED RENTS IS OVER $244,000 PER YEAR EXCLUDING UTILITIES, BASED ON HUD AND SURVEY DATA.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Aging Well Arizona
Educational video series featuring Transformational Fellow Dr. Charlond Wilson discussing aging, dementia, and caregiver issues in Arizona
Arizona Community Grand Rounds
Bi-monthly virtual professional education series featuring local, regional, and national experts on contemporary health issues, co-hosted with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and offering CME options
Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment
Collaborative research initiative with Northern Arizona University and Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation to assess health challenges and disparities in northern Arizona and inform strategic priorities
Integrated Health
Focus on addressing Northern Arizona's complex health challenges, which are influenced by social and environmental factors including mental illness, poverty, housing, education, employment, safety, and food security.
The Man in the Dog Park
Documentary production based on the book by Cathy Small and Ross Moore, highlighting homelessness and social determinants of health; used for community learning and dialogue
Translational Research
Initiatives designed to improve health outcomes by translating integrated expertise, best practices, and scientific research into innovative community solutions.
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Health Equity Reinvestment Management 6 activities
    • Community Reinvestment Program
      Oversees a community reinvestment program focused on health equity initiatives not typically covered by state or federal funding.
    • Community Reinvestment Program
      Oversees a community reinvestment program focused on health equity initiatives not typically covered by state or federal funding.
    • Community Reinvestment Program
      Oversees a community reinvestment program that funds health equity initiatives not typically covered by state or federal funding.
    • Oversee Community Reinvestment Program
      Oversees a community reinvestment program focused on health equity initiatives not typically covered by state or federal funding.
    • Oversee community reinvestment for health equity
      Oversees a community reinvestment program focused on health equity initiatives that are not typically covered by state or federal funding in Northern Arizona.
    • Overseeing a Community Reinvestment Program
      Oversees a community reinvestment program focused on health equity initiatives that are not typically covered by state or federal funding.
  • Geospatial Health Equity Atlases 6 activities
    • Develop and Maintain The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
    • Develop and maintain The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a data-driven resource using geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and dissemination of innovative models and best practices.
    • Developing and Maintaining The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
    • The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource utilizing data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
    • The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
    • The NARBHA Atlas
      Develops and maintains The NARBHA Atlas, a resource that uses data, geo-mapping, research, and analytics to support wellbeing through precision preventative initiatives and sharing of innovative models and best practices.
  • Documentary Film Production for Social Awareness 6 activities
    • Documentary Film Production
      Produces documentary films on social issues, such as homelessness, to raise awareness.
    • Documentary Film Production
      Produces documentary films on social issues, such as "The Man in the Dog Park" about homelessness.
    • Documentary Production
      Produces documentaries on social issues, such as "The Man in the Dog Park" about homelessness.
    • Produce Documentary on Homelessness
      Produced a documentary on homelessness titled "The Man in the Dog Park" based on a book by Cathy Small and Ross Moore, which received a Viola Award nomination.
    • Produce public education documentary on homelessness
      Produced the documentary "The Man in the Dog Park," based on the book by Cathy Small and Ross Moore, to raise awareness about homelessness; the film received a Viola Award nomination.
    • Producing Documentaries on Social Issues
      Produces documentaries, such as "The Man in the Dog Park" on homelessness, to raise awareness and engage the community on social issues.
  • Health Equity Innovation Collaboratives 6 activities
    • Facilitate Population Health Ecosystem collaboration
      Operates an immersion initiative that convenes experts from health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
    • Operate a Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative
      Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
    • Operating a Population Health Immersion Initiative
      Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
    • Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative
      Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
    • Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative
      Operates an immersion initiative that convenes experts from health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem focused on advancing health equity.
    • Population Health Ecosystem Immersion Initiative
      Operates an immersion initiative that brings together experts in health, government, and community sectors to collaborate on building a Population Health Ecosystem aimed at advancing health equity.
  • Nursing and Healthcare Education Scholarships 6 activities
    • Scholarship Program
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
    • Scholarship Program
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
    • Scholarship Support
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
    • Support Scholarships for Healthcare and Research Careers
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
    • Support scholarships for Northern Arizona students
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
    • Supporting Scholarships for Healthcare and Research Careers
      Supports scholarships for students in Northern Arizona pursuing careers in research, emergency response, and healthcare.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 5 activities
    • Advance Brain Health and Wellbeing for Dementia Patients and Caregivers
      Develops a platform to advance brain health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their caregivers in rural Northern Arizona.
    • Advance brain health for rural dementia patients and caregivers
      Develops and operates a platform to support brain health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their caregivers in rural Northern Arizona.
    • Advancing Brain Health for Dementia Patients and Caregivers
      Develops a platform to advance brain health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their caregivers in rural Northern Arizona.
    • Brain Health and Wellbeing Platform
      Develops a platform to advance brain health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their caregivers in rural Northern Arizona.
    • Brain Health and Wellbeing Platform
      Develops a platform to advance brain health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their caregivers in rural Northern Arizona.
  • Pandemic Pathogen Testing & Research 5 activities
    • Clinic-Based Pathogen Testing
      Funded clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to support public health response.
    • Clinic-Based Pathogen Testing Funding
      Funded clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to support public health response.
    • Clinic-Based Pathogen Testing Funding
      Funded clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to support public health response.
    • Fund Clinic-Based Pathogen Testing
      Funded clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to support public health response.
    • Funding Clinic-Based Pathogen Testing
      Funded clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to support public health response.
  • Community-Wide Human Services Needs Assessments 5 activities
    • Commission Community Need and Resource Assessment
      Commissioned a Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment in partnership with Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation and led by Northern Arizona University to understand community challenges and disparities.
    • Community Need and Resource Assessment
      Commissions comprehensive community need and resource assessments in partnership with other organizations to understand community challenges and disparities in Northern Arizona.
    • Community Need and Resource Assessment
      Commissions comprehensive community need and resource assessments in partnership with other organizations to understand community challenges and disparities in Northern Arizona.
    • Conduct community needs and resource assessments
      Commissioned a Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment in partnership with the Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation and led by Northern Arizona University to identify community challenges and disparities.
    • Conducting Community Needs Assessments
      Commissions Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessments in partnership with other organizations and universities to understand community challenges and disparities in Northern Arizona.
  • Community Health & Environmental Safety Education 5 activities
    • Community Grand Rounds
      Hosts virtual Community Grand Rounds sessions six times per year, featuring expert presentations on contemporary health issues for professionals and the community, with recordings and CME credit available.
    • Community Grand Rounds
      Hosts virtual Community Grand Rounds sessions six times per year, featuring expert presentations on contemporary health issues for professionals and the community, with recordings and CME credit available.
    • Deliver community-wide virtual education sessions (Community Grand Rounds)
      Hosts and co-hosts virtual Community Grand Rounds six times per year featuring expert presentations on contemporary health issues, with recordings available online and CME credit offered to participants.
    • Host Community Grand Rounds
      Hosts virtual Community Grand Rounds sessions six times per year, co-hosting with experts on contemporary health issues for professionals and the community, and making recordings available with CME credit.
    • Hosting Community Grand Rounds
      Hosts virtual Community Grand Rounds sessions six times per year, featuring expert presentations on contemporary health issues for professionals and the community, with recordings and CME credit available.
  • Estate Planning Document Preparation 5 activities
    • Conduct pathogen research in childhood diseases
      Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases and supported clinic-based pathogen testing during the pandemic to aid public health response.
    • Fund Pathogen Project Research
      Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
    • Pathogen Project Research
      Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project that investigates orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
    • Pathogen Project Research
      Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
    • Pathogen Project Research
      Funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
  • Graduate Medical Education Residency Programs 5 activities
    • Develop a Family Medicine Residency Program
      Developed a family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona accredited by the American Academy of Graduate Medical Education.
    • Developing and Supporting a Family Medicine Residency Program
      Developed and supports a family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona, accredited by the American Academy of Graduate Medical Education, to address healthcare workforce needs.
    • Family Medicine Residency Program
      Develops and operates an accredited family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona.
    • Family Medicine Residency Program
      Develops and operates an accredited family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona.
    • Operate family medicine residency program
      Developed and operates a family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona accredited by the American Academy of Graduate Medical Education, contributing to local healthcare workforce development.
  • Regional Service Center Operations 1 activity
    • Serve Northern Arizona region including Tribal communities
      Serves six counties and twelve federally recognized American Indian Tribes across 6,600 square miles in Northern Arizona, providing a geographic scope for all programs and services.
  • Uncategorized 17 activities
    • Co-found The HIVE Genomic Laboratory
      Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans.
    • Co-founding and Funding Genomic Research
      Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans, and funds an ongoing Pathogen Project investigating orphan viruses in childhood diseases.
    • Endowed Chair Funding
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Endowed Chair Funding
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Fund Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Fund endowed academic chair in behavioral health and criminal justice
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Funding an Endowed Chair in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
      Funds the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University to integrate academic and community efforts in criminal justice and behavioral health.
    • Genomic Laboratory (The HIVE)
      Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans.
    • Genomic Laboratory (The HIVE)
      Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans.
    • Operate genomic research laboratory (The HIVE)
      Co-founded The HIVE, a genomic laboratory with TGEN North, to study the interconnected relationships between environment, animals, and humans in Northern Arizona.
    • Permanent Supported Housing
      Provides permanent supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness, with 33 units across five locations in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties.
    • Permanent Supported Housing
      Provides permanent supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness in 33 units across five locations in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties.
    • Permanent Supported Housing
      Provides permanent supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness in 33 units across five locations in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties.
    • Provide Permanent Supported Housing
      Provides permanent supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness in 33 units across five locations in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties.
    • Provide supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness
      Provides permanent supported housing across 33 units in five locations within Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties for individuals with serious mental illness.
    • Providing Permanent Supported Housing
      Provides permanent supported housing for individuals with serious mental illness, operating 33 units across five locations in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties in Northern Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$8.75M
Contributions & grants$3.81M43%
Program service revenue$4.20M48%
Investment income$746K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.77M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.22M
Grants paid out$4.02M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$66.58M
Cash$8.20M
Investments$28.97M
Liabilities$774K
Net assets$65.80M
Liquid reserves50.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -23.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY JO GREGORY PRESIDENT & CEO 47 $594K
TERESA BERTSCH TNI VP MEDICAL OPERATIONS 12 $393K
LAUREN LAUDER TNI VP PATIENT SVCS 2 $369K
MICHAEL KUZMIN TNI-CFO 20 $299K
NATHAN JONES GENERAL COUNSEL 20 $246K
JON PEREZ VP WNC LIVABLE COMMUNITIES 40 $222K
JUDITH MARFECHUK CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER 34 $209K
DEVON FORREST TNI DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SVCS 1 $140K
VINCENT BERKLEY DIRECTOR 2 $19K
board members · 2
  • CELESTE IRONS — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES DYKES — DIRECTOR & VP 01/2020
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Provided purchase assistance to make Well North housing possible.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Funder — Provides funding through Community Reinvestment to support community health worker roles in the Aging Well Arizona initiative.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Co-hosts Arizona Community Grand Rounds with The NARBHA Institute
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner in overseeing a community reinvestment program addressing health equity.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner in providing scholarships for students in Northern Arizona.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Partner through its Health Choice Arizona program to implement integration of physical and behavioral health and community reinvestment.
  • Cathy Small, Ph.D. Partner — Collaborated on the production of "The Man in the Dog Park" documentary based on her book.
  • Central Arizona Shelter Services Partner — Partnered with The NARBHA Institute on a Community Grand Rounds session discussing unhoused services and health outcomes
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Partner institution referenced in connection with scholarship program.
  • Dr. Vince Berkley Partner — Transformational Fellow Provost leading the initiative with expertise in multiple domains including health-system technology and palliative care.
  • Maricopa County Human Services Partner — Partnered with The NARBHA Institute on a Community Grand Rounds session discussing unhoused services and health outcomes
  • North Country Healthcare Partner — Collaborated to develop a family medicine residency program in Northern Arizona.
  • Northern Arizona Health Care Foundation Partner — Partner in commissioning the Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Hosts the James Wurgler Endowed Chair of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice funded by The NARBHA Institute.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Lead institution conducting the Comprehensive Community Need and Resource Assessment on behalf of The NARBHA Institute.
  • Ross Moore Partner — Collaborated on the production of "The Man in the Dog Park" documentary based on his co-authored book.
  • TGEN North Partner — Research partner in the One Health Collaborative to create The HIVE genomic lab and conduct pathogen research.
  • twelve federally recognized American Indian Tribes Partner — Collaborative partner in serving Northern Arizona communities