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National Black Nurses Association Inc

EIN 23-7194995 · Silver Spring, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REPRESENT AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR BLACK NURSES, TO ADVOCATE FOR AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES, AND TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE FOR PERSONS OF COLOR.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
19.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
5
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$43,733, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.6 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • 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

    9 of 15

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

  • 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, 2022, 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. $133,007 spent. ALL OF US RESEARCH - THE NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION ("NBNA") ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM IS A FUNDED PROGRAM THROUGH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH. THE ALL OF US PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 2015 DURING THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE PRECISION MEDICINE INITIATIVE). THE ALL OF US PROGRAM STARTED ACTIVE ENROLLMENT IN 2018 AND THE NBNA BECAME A PROGRAM PARTNER IN THE SAME YEAR, FIRST WORKING TO EDUCATION BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES AND LATER TO RECRUIT ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS. THE ALL OF US PROGRAM HAS A PRESENCES AT ALL NBNA ANNUAL CONFERENCES. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LARGE STATE CHAPTER PRESENCE. THE PROGRAM DETERMINES THEIR TARGET MARKET ANNUALLY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CONFERENCE - OUR ANNUAL INSTITUTE AND CONFERENCE IS DESIGNED FOR NETWORKING, THE RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS AND PARTNERS, THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FOR EDUCATION. THE 2022 CONFERENCE PROVIDED BOTH CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CES) AND NON-CE SESSIONS. THE NBNA OFFERED A TOTAL OF 36.5 CE SESSIONS. THE CES THE NURSES EARNED DURING THE SESSIONS THEY ATTENDED ARE REPORTABLE TO THEIR STATE BORADS OF NURSING FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, USE FOR PROMOTIONS AT THEIR PLACE EMPLOYMENT AND TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. OUR CONFERENCES ALSO INCLUDE DAILY PHYSICAL FITNESS IN THE MORNINGS, HEALTHY EATING OPTIONS AND SPONSORED SELF-CARE ROUTINES TO PROMOTE MEMBERS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IN 2022, THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN-PERSON WITH PROTOCOLS IN PLACE FOR COVID-19.
  3. $376,272 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - WE CONTINUED OUR TRADITION OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY OF NBNA MEMBERS BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS THAT HONOR OUR ASSOCIATION FOUNDERS, PAST PRESIDENTS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. WE AWARD THESE NBNA SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OUR MEMBERS WHO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING AND TO INVEST IN OUR NEXT GENERATION OF NURSES WHICH ALIGNS WITH OUR NBNA MISSION. OUR ASSOCIATION HAS STANDING SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ALL APPLICANTS ARE APPROPRIATELY VETTED. BELOW IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS. HOWEVER, WE ALSO FOLLOW ANY SPECIFICS OUTLINED BY THE FUNDER AS LONG AS THEY MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS.1. MUST BE A MEMBER OF NBNA AND A MEMBER OF A LOCAL CHAPTER (IF ONE EXISTS IN YOUR AREA). IF A CHAPTER DOES NOT EXIST WITHIN A 50- MILE RADIUS OF YOUR LOCATION YOU MAY JOIN NBNA AS A DIRECT MEMBER.2. CANDIDATE MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A NURSING PROGRAM (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, GENERIC BSN, MASTERS, DOCTORATE) AND IN GOOD SCHOLASTIC STANDING AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.3. APPLICANT MUST HAVE A LEAST ONE FULLY YEAR OF SCHOOL REMAINING.MUST PROVIDE:1. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF NURSING2. TWO-PAGE / 500-WORD MAXIUMUM PERSONAL STATEMENT / ESSAY3. TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (1) FROM DEAN/FACULTY MEMBER (MUST INCLUDE ENROLLMENT AND EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION), AND (2) FROM CHAPTER PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT (VALIDATING THE APPLICANT INFORMATION IS CORRECT)4. RESUME OR CV (5-PAGE MAXIMUM)5. LETTER FROM THE REGISTRAR VERIFYING ENROLLMENT AND EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE6. A CLEAN/CLEAR PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT.7. ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION IN SUPPORT OF THE CANDIDATE'S ELIGIBILITY AND DESIREABILITY MAY INCLUDE DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE OF: - PARTICIAPATION IN STUDENT NURSE ACTIVITIES, AND - INVOLVEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, I.E. LETTERS, NEW CLIPPINGS, AWARDS, CERTIFICATES
  4. $302,683 spent. MEMBERSHIPSNEWSLETTEROTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS
  5. $152,470 spent. MEMBERSHIPS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1984.

    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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