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Nagap the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management

EIN 11-8362047 · Mount Royal, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE AND ENGAGE GRADUATE ENROLLMENT PROFESSIONALS BY PROMOTING INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE AND COLLABORATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $904,996 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE: EACH SPRING, A THREE DAY CONFERENCE BRINGS NEW AND EXPERIENCED MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TOGETHER WITH LEADING PROFESSIONALS, IN THEIR FIELD OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND GRADUATE EDUCATION. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ENCOURAGES PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, FACILITATES NETWORKING AMONG THE MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES BOTH PRACTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SESSIONS AND HELPS TO DEFINE THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS. SESSION TOPICS OFTEN INCLUDE MARKETING/RECRUITING STRATEGIES, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND LEGAL ISSUES.
  2. $139,603 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO LEARN AND GROW IN THE AREA OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS. NAGAP OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES. THE FIRST IS FOR NEW GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONALS. THE SECOND IS AN ADVANCED LEVEL INSTITUTE DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN GRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS. THE THIRD, AN EXECUTIVE LEVEL, FOCUSES IN-DEPTH ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO DEANS, DIRECTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS.
  3. $33,084 spent. NAGAP PROVIDES SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS TO ITS MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDE THE NAGAP PERSPECTIVES, E-NEWSLETTER AND LISTSERVE. THE PERSPECTIVES IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AND PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR VIEWS IN PRINT ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. ISSUES REGULARLY CONTAIN ARTICLES ON CURRENT EVENTS IN THEIR FIELD OF LAW, GOVERNMENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THAT IMPACT GRADUATE STUDENTS AND GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONALS. THE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER CONTAINS UP TO THE MINUTE NEWS AND INFORMATION. THERE ARE ALSO REGULAR FEATURES ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND JOB OPENINGS IN GRADUATE ADMISSIONS. THE ELECTRONIC MAILING LIST (LISTSERVE) PROVIDES MEMBERS AND THOSE WITH AN INTEREST IN GRADUATE ADMISSIONS/EDUCATION ISSUES A TIMELY FORUM TO SHARE IDEAS AND OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES AFFECTING THE PROFESSION. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CONFERENCE INFORMATION IS ALSO POSTED FOR MEMBERS TO RECEIVE THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD.
  4. $2,500 spent. NAGAP RECOGNIZES GRADUATE ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONALS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD. AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOW LEADERSHIP, PROVIDE UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE VISIONS, BUILD BRIDGES OF DIALOG, COMMUNICATION OR EXCHANGE OR PROMOTE EXCELLENCE. LOCAL AND REGIONAL CHAPTERS HAVE FORMED TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, AND ENRICHMENT TO PROFESSIONALS IN THE REGION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? 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 June 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 August 1990.

    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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