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National Association of Nephrology Technologists

EIN 14-1722307 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEPHROLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS (NANT) IS TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) PATIENTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALISM. NANT'S GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TECHNICAL PRACTITIONER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE INTEGRATED CARE TEAM, REPRESENT THE TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL IN THE REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE ARENA, ACHIEVE RECOGNITION FOR THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION OF THE TECHNICAL PRACTITIONER TO THE TOTAL CARE OF THE CKD PATIENT, DEVELOP TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES AND TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR THE CKD COMMUNITY TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS.

Income
$452,517
Spending
$376,093
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $245,746 spent. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ARE HELD THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTIVE NETWORKING. THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND OTHER MEETINGS ARE RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRENDS FOR TODAY'S DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS. PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS CAN BE EARNED BY ATTENDING CERTAIN SESSIONS. IN ADDITION, OTHER MEETINGS AND EXPENSES ARE NECESSARY TO PLAN FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS AND TO ASSESS PRESENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS, AND DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, REGIONAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS.
  2. $6,997 spent. WEBSITE HOSTING, DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED. THE PUBLIC IS PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLES OF NEPHROLOGY TECHNICIANS AND NEPHROLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS. MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION CAN ACTIVELY SHARE IDEAS, ACCESS RESOURCE MATERIALS, AND READ THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE NANT OFFICE. THE WEBSITE FEATURES AN INTERACTIVE CAREER CENTER AND A STORE FOR PURCHASING STUDY GUIDES AND OTHER REFERENCES DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION OF DIALYSIS PROFESSIONALS.
  3. THE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS A BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION THAT INCLUDES ASSOCIATION NEWS, INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND ARTICLES REGARDING PERTINENT ISSUES IN THE FIELD. PUBLICATIONS THAT CAN BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS IN A TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM, TECHNICIANS AND NURSES PREPARING FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS, AND DIALYSIS PATIENTS WHO WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE DIALYSIS PROCESS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

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 November 1991.

    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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