National Emergency Management Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NEMA is the professional association of emergency management directors from all 50 states, 8 territories and DC. We provide national leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management; serve as a vital emergency management information and assistance resource; and advance continuous improvement. NEMA is the source of information, support and expertise for those who prepare for, mitigate, respond to, recover from and provide products and services for all emergencies, disasters and threats to the nation's security. Our focus is to 1. Strengthen the relationship with Congress and federal agencies; 2. Develop strategic partnerships; 3. Tackle emergency management issues; 4. Hold two national conferences annually; 5. Serve as an information-sharing and support network for state directors and senior staff; and 6. Offer professional development and training.
- Income
- $5.0 million
- Spending
- $4.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Good: 81 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $969,614 spent. Conferences - Each year NEMA holds two national conferences to provide a forum to discuss national and regional emergency management strategies with other emergency management professionals from around the country and with experts in the field. The conferences focus on policy development, emergency management concerns, legislative issues and federal relations. They give attendees the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the latest on issues that impact their agencies' programs.
- $539,702 spent. Policies and programs to track, analyze and share information on national policies and programs that impact state emergency management agencies; upon request from Federal government, provide comments and feedback from the state emergency management community; relationship building with other non-governmental organizations.
- $2.7 million spent. Grant projects to enhance national all hazards preparedness and improve national response capabilities were conducted through funds provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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