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National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Inc

EIN 23-7296874 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support.

Income
$236,416
Spending
$226,062
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
1
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$100,100, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 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

    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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $21,611 spent. CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY -THE CAMPAIGN FOR SIZE FREEDOM ESTABLISHED IN FY 2022/23, IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FAT LEGAL ADVOCACY, RIGHTS AND EDUCATION PROJECT (FLARE) A PROJECT OF THE LAW OFFICE OF BRANDIE SOLOVAY, CONTINUED THIS FISCAL YEAR. THE CAMPAIGN FOR SIZE FREEDOM PROMOTES GRASS-ROOTS ADVOCACY FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF FAT PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WHILE FOCUSING ON FAT AS INTERSECTIONAL AND AS A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE. THE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTS FAT COMMUNITY ACROSS THE NATION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING PROMOTION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND ACTING AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF FAT RIGHTS. NAAFA RECEIVED SPECIFIC REQUESTS TO MEET WITH VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AS ADVISORS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS FAT DISCRIMINATION IN THEIR AREAS, COALITION BUILDING AND IN UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO THEIR RIGHTS AS A MARGINALIZED GROUP. AS A RESULT, THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PASSED LEGISLATION MAKING HEIGHT AND WEIGHT PROTECTED CLASSES.
  2. $46,725 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - NAAFA SUPPORTS FAT COMMUNITY IN VARIES WAYS: ONLINE FAT SOCIAL EVENTS, PUBLICATION OF A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER, BLOG POSTINGS IN THE FAT COMMUNITY VOICES BLOG, EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER FAT ORGANIZATION LEADERS, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND THE PRODUCTION OF FAT LIBERATION MONTH EVERY AUGUST. ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE FAT CENTRIC AND GIVE THE FAT COMMUNITY SPACE TO FEEL COMFORTABLE TO BE WHO THEY ARE WITH NO JUDGMENT.
  3. $58,391 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION - NAAFA CONTINUES TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS ALL ASPECTS OF LIVING IN A FAT BODY IN OUR SOCIETY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE (naafa.org), THROUGH LIVE WEBINARS AT NO COST TO ATTENDEES THAT ARE LATER MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTUBE. WE ALSO UTILIZE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE KNOWN UPCOMING EVENTS. IN OUR ROLE AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, WE ALSO CONDUCTED CONTRACTED PRESENTATIONS (BOTH LIVE AND ELECTRONICLY) PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 1973.

    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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