Licensing International Inc
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What it says it does
LICENSING INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF LICENSING AROUND THE WORLD, RAISE THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM FOR LICENSING PRACTITIONERS, AND CREATE BETTER AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF LICENSING TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF ITS GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP BY SERVING AS A SOURCE OF EDUCATION AND INSIGHTS, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY, AND PROVIDING A FORUM FOR NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.
- Income
- $5.3 million
- Spending
- $4.7 million
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $538,962, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH A NUMBER OF PARTNERS TO DEVELOP EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH INTO THE TRENDS, OBSTACLES, AND DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE LICENSING INDUSTRY TO ENSURE MEMBERS HAVE IN-DEPTH INSIGHTS AND DATA TO SUPPORT THEIR EVOLVING STRATEGIES. THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS TRADE SHOWS, CONFERENCES, AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE LARGER LICENSING INDUSTRY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK AND SHARE EXPERTISE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS IN THE FORM OF ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, A MENTORING PROGRAM, AND ACCESS TO BEST PRACTICES INCLUDING A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TOOLKIT AS WELL AS WELLNESS BENEFITS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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