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National Alliance for Childrens Grief

EIN 20-2464043 · Lynchburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission is to raise awareness about the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provide education and resources to anyone who wants to support them. Our Vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. All bereaved children, no matter where they live or their circumstances, should have the support and resources they need to positively adapt to a loss in their lives.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
6
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$143,381, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $695,025 spent. Professional Education Program The NACG provides education to professionals and volunteers who provide counseling and support to bereaved children, teens and their families. In 2024, our education programs included 21 online live education and training webinars with 3,492 registrants. We had 574 attendees at our 2024 National Symposium on Childrens Grief.
  2. $192,303 spent. Awareness and Field Advancement The NACG serves as the leader and conduit for national awareness and field advancement for the children's bereavement support field. The NACG provides national standards of practice for the children's bereavement support field, coordinates annual social media and on-line activities for Children's Grief Awareness Month in November, and compiles research and information regarding children's grief support for easy access to professionals and volunteers in the field. The NACG also provides a national database of organizations and programs providing children's bereavement support across the America, including grief centers, bereavement camps, support groups, individual and family counseling, and bereavement support.
  3. $117,876 spent. NACG Membership Program The NACG offers a connection and community of professionals and volunteers providing counseling and support to bereaved children, teens and their families through our membership program. Annual fees are kept low, with membership opportunities ranging from $60 to $100 per year. In 2024, we continued our member networking opportunities with 110 member connection and networking calls for our members in an effort to offer peer support and with the goal to keep our field connected and supported. This past year we exceeded 1500 members and continue to see sustained growth as professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including funeral service, hospice, mental health, healthcare, faith communities and social service, join the movement to raise awarenss of the needs of bereaved children and to provide education and resources to anyone who supports them.

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 July 2005.

    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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