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National Retail Federation Inc

EIN 13-5582627 · Washington, DC

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What it says it does

NRF'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY AND TO HELP RETAILERS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR BUSINESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

NRF ADVANCES AND PROTECTS THE INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY THROUGH ITS LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON THE ISSUES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THE RETAIL BUSINESS INCLUDING CREDIT AND PAYMENTS POLICY, LABOR BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, TRADE AND TAX POLICY, AMONG OTHERS.
NRF HELPS RETAILERS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. THESE EVENTS BRING RETAILERS TOGETHER WITH INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS AND SUPPLIERS TO EXPLORE RESEARCH ON THE FUTURE OF RETAIL; EXAMINE BENCHMARKING AND BEST PRACTICES OF INDUSTRY PEERS; AND LEARN ABOUT CUTTING EDGE PRODUCTS FROM THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING SOLUTION PROVIDERS. DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A VARIETY OF RETAIL DISCIPLINES INCLUDING STRATEGY AND RETAIL OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, E-COMMERCE, LOSS PREVENTION AND MARKETING THE EVENTS ATTRACT MORE THAN 40,000 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ANNUALLY.
NRF HELPS ITS MEMBERS ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ON TOPICS THAT RANGE FROM DATA SECURITY, E-COMMERCE, SALES TRENDS, TO FACILITATION OF PEER TO PEER INTERACTION THAT CREATE WORKABLE SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESS CHALLENGES SUCH AS LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY IN AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY AND MANAGING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES. THE WORK IS CONDUCTED BY OVER 40 INDUSTRY COUNCILS AND TASK FORCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 February 2026.
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 August 1938.
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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