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New Jersey Association of Student Councils

EIN 22-1629143 · Delran, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NJASC is dedicated to helping middle and high school student councils be more active and engaged in their schools and communities.

Income
$452,146
Spending
$425,456
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
90

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 December 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 (6)
  1. $140,928 spent. Spring Awards Program-at this meeting, over 4000 students and advisers from throughout the state come together to recognize Student Councils for their community service, donations to the state charity and exceptional student leadership.
  2. $122,952 spent. NJASC Leadership Training Conference-The LTC brings together over 300 students from throughout NJ. In four days and three nights, student leaders discover, develop and demonstrate their leadership potential in a supportive and unique environment that prepares them for the challenges ahead.
  3. $68,985 spent. State Charity Program-Each year, student leaders at our member schools raise thousands of dollars for a special State Charity that is chosen by their state officers each April.
  4. $37,644 spent. Winter Convention-Since 1927, each January the Student Council leaders of New Jersey and their advisors convened to elect their State Officers. Our annual winter convention provides Nationally recognized motivational speakers, networking and a means for sharing ideas with schools throughout New Jersey, breakout sessions showcasing exemplary Student Council projects, and opportunities for advisors and other Teaching professionals to receive professional development hours.
  5. $14,496 spent. Fall Business Meeting-over 1000 student leaders and their advisors convened to shape the business of the NJASC for the coming year. The Fall Business Meeting provides nationally recognized motivational speakers, networking and a means for sharing ideas with the schools throughout New Jersey. Students seeking to run for state office and student councils participating in Standards of Excellence-an invaluable Council idea exchange and evaluation program-are REQUIRED to attend special sessions conducted at this NJASC meeting.
  6. $360 spent. NASC National Conference-The NJASC State officers lead the New Jersey delegation of students and advisers to this annual national event. At the NASC National Conference delegates and advisors meet, network and share ideas with fellow leaders from across the United States and Canada.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 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 February 2012.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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