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National Foundation for American Policy

EIN 20-0094633 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN POLICY IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ON TRADE, IMMIGRATION, AND OTHER ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EXPAND THE DEBATE OVER THE PROPER ROLE OF GOVERNMENT ON KEY ISSUES OF THE DAY AND TO ENGAGE ACTIVELY IN THE MEDIA AND WITH THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE ITS IDEAS ARE CONSIDERED AND IMPLEMENTED WHEREVER POSSIBLE.

Income
$367,322
Spending
$401,891
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$261,323, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 March 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)
  1. $324,309 spent. NFAP IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ON TRADE, IMMIGRATION, AND OTHER ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. NFAP HAS PRODUCED IMPORTANT RESEARCH ON CONTRIBUTIONS OF IMMIGRANTS TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND ANALYZED THE IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION POLICIES ON US COMPETITIVENESS AND EMPLOYMENT. IN JULY 2021, NFAPS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS INVITED TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE HOUSE IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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