Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT NURSING EDUCATION AND PROMOTE THE NURSING PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES NURSING STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE. FUNDING FOR NURSING EDUCATION, PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES HELP TO PREPARE TODAY'S NURSING STUDENTS TO FACE THE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW.
- Income
- $2.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- 10.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 53%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $243,602, ex-officio - ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 171% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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)
- $582,039 spent. During fiscal 2025 FNSNA Provided grants to 246 recipients. FNSNA provides funding opportunities to a diverse student population, including students from underrepresented populations within the nursing profession. Grants provided by the FNSNA support the educational endeavors of nursing students across the country to produce outstanding registered nurses. Funding for nursing education and special projects allows nursing students to focus their attention on gaining critical leadership experience to ultimately provide high quality patient care and to excel in all areas of nursing. FNSNA funding priorities provide the means for nursing students to discover their talents and create a vision for their careers, achieving a sense of confidence and self-worth. This endeavor enables nursing students to complete their education and enter the workforce as exceptional registered nurses who promote quality healthcare for all.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
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 April 1970.
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 November 4, 2026.
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