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National Association of Corporate Directors

EIN 04-3741178 · Minneapolis, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NACD INSPIRES TO A WORLD WHERE BUSINESSES ARE SUSTAINABLE, PROFITABLE AND TRUSTED. IT PROVIDES TOOLS, RESOURCES AND VOICE TO ADVANCE THIS VISION.

Income
$263,890
Spending
$297,737
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $112,378 spent. THE NACD MINNESOTA CHAPTER FOLLOWS THE MISSION OF NACD IN ADVANCING EXEMPLARY BOARD LEADERSHIP. IT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EACH PROGRAM THAT THE TOPIC RELATE TO "GOVERNANCE AND WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF ONE DIRECTOR, PREFERABLY AN NACD MEMBER, AS A SPEAKER OR PRESENTER ON A PANEL. IN THIS WAY, WE OFFER THE LOCAL DIRECTOR COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME INFORMED AND EDUCATED, AS WELL AS PROVIDING A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF TOPICS RELATING TO THE BOARDROOM AND DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE.(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)IN 2025, NACD-MN OFFERED 14 PROGRAMS - SIX VIRTUAL, ONE HYBRID, AND THE REST IN PERSON - WITH OVER 500 ATTENDEES. VIRTUAL PRICING WAS COMPLIMENTARY FOR MEMBERS AND $45 FOR NONMEMBERS. IN-PERSON PRICING WAS $50 FOR MEMBERS AND $65 FOR NONMEMBERS. NACD-MN PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON THOSE WHO SERVE ON PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BOARDS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING PATHWAYS FOR THOSE SEEKING TO BUILD THEIR BOARD GOVERNANCE CAREERS. CONTENT WAS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN BOARD GOVERNANCE AND EQUIP DIRECTORS TO BE READY TO NAVIGATE THE REALITIES OF BUSINESS TODAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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