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National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Inc

EIN 16-1609101 · Chapel Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVANCING A NATIONAL COMMUNITY TO FOSTER EQUITY IN DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THROUGH ACCREDITATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
7
Volunteers
352
Highest pay
$108,039, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $80,542 spent. ACCREDITATION SERVICES. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT ESTABLISHES AND UPHOLDS STANDARDS FOR QUALITY IN DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THROUGH ACCREDITATION. BY ANNUALLY REVIEWING AND ENDORSING PROGRAMS, WE EXPAND STUDENT ACCESS TO RIGOROUS AND TRANSFERABLE COLLEGE EXPERIENCES. IN 2024, 13 PROGRAMS EARNED EARNED ACCREDITATION, BRINGING THE NATIONWIDE TOTAL TO 134 ACROSS 26 STATES.
  2. $585,881 spent. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT DISSEMINATES BEST PRACTICES, INNOVATIONS, AND RESEARCH FINDINGS IN DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AT SCALE, REACHING PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE 60% OF STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. IN 2024, MORE THAN 3,600 PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, ADVANCING QUALITY, COLLABORATION, AND LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE FIELD.
  3. $324,013 spent. OUTREACH. NACEP IS THE NATIONS LEADING SOURCE OF SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTISE ON DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT, SUPPORTING STATES, INSTITUTIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH INVITED SPEAKING, CONSULTATION, AND RESOURCES THAT EXPAND KNOWLEDGE OF QUALITY PRACTICE. IN 2024, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS SHARED EXPERTISE AT 5 NATIONAL EVENTS, CONTRIBUTED TO 7 WEBINARS AND FORUMS, AND ENGAGED WITH MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION, THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE HECHINGER REPORT, AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES JOURNAL.
  4. $124,182 spent. GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THAT PROVIDES RESEARCH- AND PRACTICE-BASED GUIDANCE TO POLICYMAKERS. IN 2024, WE ENGAGED STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERS THROUGH BRIEFINGS, SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND MEMBER-LED ACTIVITIES, SUPPLYING EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT INFORMED POLICY DECISIONS THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND PROGRAM QUALITY. MEMBER SERVICES. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT UNITES DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROFESSIONALS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, SERVING MORE THAN 600 INSTITUTIONS AND OVER 4,100 EDUCATORS. IN 2024, OUR MEMBER SERVICES ADVANCED PROGRAM QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACCREDITATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, NETWORKING, AND RECOGNITION, WITH ADDITIONAL LOCALIZED ENGAGEMENT PROVIDED THROUGH 19 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS COVERING 35 STATES. RESEARCH. NACEP ADVANCES THE NATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA ON DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THROUGH GRANTS, PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARIES, FORUMS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS LED BY ITS RESEARCH COMMISSION. IN 2024, WE PRODUCED 12 RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS, AWARDED 4,000 IN GRANTS, HOSTED 8 RESEARCHER FORUMS, AND CONTRIBUTED TO SHAPING NATIONAL PRIORITIES, ENSURING THE FIELD HAS ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES.
  5. GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THAT PROVIDES RESEARCH- AND PRACTICE-BASED GUIDANCE TO POLICYMAKERS. IN 2024, WE ENGAGED STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERS THROUGH BRIEFINGS, SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND MEMBER-LED ACTIVITIES, SUPPLYING EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT INFORMED POLICY DECISIONS THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND PROGRAM QUALITY. MEMBER SERVICES. NACEP IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT UNITES DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROFESSIONALS THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, SERVING MORE THAN 600 INSTITUTIONS AND OVER 4,100 EDUCATORS. IN 2024, OUR MEMBER SERVICES ADVANCED PROGRAM QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACCREDITATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, NETWORKING, AND RECOGNITION, WITH ADDITIONAL LOCALIZED ENGAGEMENT PROVIDED THROUGH 19 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS COVERING 35 STATES. RESEARCH. NACEP ADVANCES THE NATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA ON DUAL AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT THROUGH GRANTS, PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARIES, FORUMS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS LED BY ITS RESEARCH COMMISSION. IN 2024, WE PRODUCED 12 RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS, AWARDED 4,000 IN GRANTS, HOSTED 8 RESEARCHER FORUMS, AND CONTRIBUTED TO SHAPING NATIONAL PRIORITIES, ENSURING THE FIELD HAS ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2002.

    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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