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National Assistance League

EIN 26-2239537 · Wilmington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SENIOR ADULTS PROVIDING ESSENTIAL NEEDS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND HELP FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY FLOURISH.

Income
$714,256
Spending
$577,566
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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 May 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 (8)
  1. $214,883 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (OSB)SERVES 49 SCHOOLS IN THE TRI-COUNTY (NEW HANOVER, BRUNSWICK, AND PENDER COUNTIES)OF NORTH CAROLINA. CLOTHING, BACKPACKS, HYGIENE KITS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOKS, SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLIES AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOLS. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A SHOPPING EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS TO SHOP FOR CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE SNACK PACK PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY SNACKS AND BOX DRINKS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS. EACH OSB SCHOOL RECEIVES BOOKS FOR EVERY THIRD GRADER TO CHOOSE A BOOK TO READ AND KEEP.
  2. $89,281 spent. LINKS TO LEARNING IS GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FOR EDUCATORS OF NEW HANOVER, BRUNSWICK, AND PENDER COUNTIES. THESE AWARDS ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPLEMENT THE STUDENTS EDUCATION BY AIDING EDUCATORS TO ENHANCE CURRICULUM AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
  3. $70,000 spent. OPERATION SCHOLAR SUPPORT PROGRAM - ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER WILMINGTON PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO BENEFIT STUDENTS AT BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BRUNSWICK COUNTY), CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NEW HANOVER COUNTY), AND THE WATSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON.
  4. $52,025 spent. OPERATION ITS IN THE BAG IS A REDISTRIBUTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ITEMS, DONATED TO OUR THRIFT SHOP BUT NOT SOLD, TO OTHER PHILANTHROPIC FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS.
  5. $19,909 spent. OPERATION TEDDY BEARS - TEDDY BEARS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AND SERVICES AT MEDICAL FACILITIES OR FROM EMERGENCY SERVICE AGENCIES IN BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER, AND PENDER COUNTIES.
  6. $10,779 spent. OPERATION SENIORS - PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SNACKS, SEASONAL DECOR, MEALS AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES.
  7. $4,550 spent. OPERATION SECU FAMILY HOUSE MANAGED BY NOVANT HEALTH FOUNDATION, WILMINGTON, NC - MEMBERS PROVIDE SEASONAL MEALS, SNACKS, AND FURNISHINGS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATIENTS.
  8. $500 spent. SLIGHTLY OFF-KEY STRINGALONGS (SOKS), A UKULELE AND SINGING GROUP THAT ENTERTAINS AT ASSISTED LIVING AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER, AND PENDER COUNTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 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 May 1994.

    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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