National Association of Chain Drug Stores Inc
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What it says it does
TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CHAIN COMMUNITY PHARMACY INDUSTRY, BY FOSTERING ITS GROWTH AND PROMOTING ITS ROLE AS A PROVIDER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS.
- Income
- $364.1 million
- Spending
- $44.7 million
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $3.1 million, president & ceo
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 (4)
- ANNUAL MEETING - 2,000+ REGISTRANTS. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE ELECTED. KEY ADDRESSES BY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT, AND GUEST SPEAKERS. PROVIDES ATTENDEES INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MERCHANDISING, OPERATIONS, ETC. PROVIDES A FORUM FOR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MEETINGS BETWEEN CHAIN DRUG MEMBERS AND SUPPLIER PARTNERS.
- CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS - 4,000+ REGISTRANTS. TWO CONFERENCES HELD ANNUALLY. TOPICS ADDRESSED INCLUDE GENERAL MERCHANDISING TRENDS, PHARMACY AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND OPERATIONAL CONCERNS OF REGIONAL CHAIN DRUG STORE RETAILERS. EXHIBIT HALL FORMAT WITH SOME GENERAL BUSINESS SESSIONS INCLUDED.
- FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMS - CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE INDUSTRY ISSUES OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY LIAISON DESIGNED TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS. SIMILAR PROGRAM AT THE STATE GOVERNMENT LEVEL.
- PHARMACY OPERATIONS AND PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS - VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO DEMONSTRATE AND COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF PHARMACY SERVICES IN IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES AND LOWERING OVERALL HEALTHCARE COSTS. INCLUDES WORKING WITH OTHER ALLIED TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND STATE BOARDS OF PHARMACY TO ADDRESS PHARMACY PRACTICES AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES WHICH AFFECT CHAIN DRUG STORE OPERATIONS. ALSO PROVIDE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL COURSES FORPHARMACISTS.OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES TO MEMBERS INCLUDING REGULATORY GUIDANCE ON INDUSTRY ISSUES, LEGAL SUPPORT ON INDUSTRY MATTERS, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND FRONT-END RETAIL SUPPORT.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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