National Home Funeral Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE NHFA IS TO PRESERVE THE INNATE RIGHTS OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO CARE FOR THEIR OWN DEAD IN A PERSONAL, RESPECTFUL AND AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. IT DOES SO BY CREATING AND SUSTAINING A NETWORK OF ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME FUNERAL GUIDES, WHOSE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER FAMILY MEMBERS TO SHAPE AND DIRECT THE AFTER DEATH CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONE, AS SUPPORTED BY STATE LAW.
- Income
- $66,921
- Spending
- $53,433
- Reserves
- 18.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $49,002 spent. THE NHFA RECOMMENDS STANDARDS OF PRACTICE THAT INFORM ITS MEMBERS' PERSONAL CONDUCT AND PROVIDE CLEAR DIRECTION IN CORRECT AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR FOR HOME FUNERAL GUIDES IN SERVICE TO THOSE CHOOSING FAMILY-DIRECTED FUNERALS. IT DOES THIS WORK BY CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND PUBLISHING INFORMATIVE HOME FUNERAL GUIDES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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