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National Math and Science Initiative Inc

EIN 11-3769438 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NMSI'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE STEM EDUCATION TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY, THRIVE AND REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS AND TACKLE THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES.

Income
$13.3 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
220
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$460,752, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $8.5 million spent. THE COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT INCREASES TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TRAINING, TEACHER AND STUDENT SUPPORT, OPEN ENROLLMENT, AND AWARDS. THE PROGRAM DRAMATICALLY INCREASES THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TAKING AND PASSING AP MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH EXAMS, AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO TRADITIONALLY UNDER -REPRESENTED STUDENTS. (Expenses $ 197,365 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 0) NMSI'S TEACHER PATHWAYS PROGRAM TRANSFORMS THE WAY UNIVERSITIES PREPARE TEACHERS. DEVELOPED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TO TRANSFORM THE WAY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECRUIT, PREPARE, AND INSPIRE NEW MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS, THIS PROGRAM RECRUITS MATH AND SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS TO PURSUE A TEACHING CAREER.
  2. $2.6 million spent. LAYING THE FOUNDATION IS A THREE-YEAR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS OF GRADES 3-12, WHICH GIVES MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH TEACHERS CONTENT-BASED, PEDAGOGY-DRIVEN, TEACHER-TO-TEACHER TRAINING. THE PROGRAM HELPS EDUCATORS WITH TEACHING STRATEGIES AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE THAT INCREASE RIGOR IN THE CLASSROOM.
  3. $561,739 spent. THE ALIGNED PROGRAM SUPPORTS DISTRICTS. ALLOWING THEM TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE STEM PATHWAY IN GRADES K-12, WHICH INCLUDES CURRICULUM INTEGRATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (Expenses $ 197,365 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 0) NMSI'S TEACHER PATHWAYS PROGRAM TRANSFORMS THE WAY UNIVERSITIES PREPARE TEACHERS. DEVELOPED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TO TRANSFORM THE WAY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECRUIT, PREPARE, AND INSPIRE NEW MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS, THIS PROGRAM RECRUITS MATH AND SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS TO PURSUE A TEACHING CAREER.
  4. $197,365 spent. NMSI'S TEACHER PATHWAYS PROGRAM TRANSFORMS THE WAY UNIVERSITIES PREPARE TEACHERS. DEVELOPED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TO TRANSFORM THE WAY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECRUIT, PREPARE, AND INSPIRE NEW MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS, THIS PROGRAM RECRUITS MATH AND SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS TO PURSUE A TEACHING CAREER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 2024.

    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 August 2007.

    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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