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National Association for Gifted Children

EIN 31-0686464 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAGC EMPOWERS ALL WHO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH ADVANCED ABILITIES IN ACCESSING EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT DEVELOP THEIR GIFTS AND TALENTS. WE DO THIS THROUGH ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
7
Volunteers
1,140
Highest pay
$211,236, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (4)
  1. $247,992 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT SHAPES EDUCATION POLICY FOR HIGH POTENTIAL LEARNERS, BUILDS THE RESEARCH BASE IN THE FIELD OF GIFTED STUDIES AND FOSTERS EFFECTIVE DIALOGUE BETWEEN HOMES, SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. NAGC PUBLISHES "TEACHING FOR HIGH POTENTIAL AND "GIFTED CHILD QUARTERLY", SCHOLARLY MAGAZINES, AND "PARENTING FOR HIGH POTENTIAL", WHICH ENABLES THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL TIPS FOR NURTURING A CHILD'S UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS, LIFE IN THE HIGH POTENTIAL LANE AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $1.0 million spent. CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION: CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS THAT PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN. THESE CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS FEATURED NATIONAL EXPERTS WHO HAVE DISCUSSED POLICIES AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF GIFTED STUDIES.
  3. $189,369 spent. BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN SOLD HUNDREDS OF BOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO TEACHERS AND PARENTS OF GIFTED CHILDREN. THE BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS PROVIDE CLASSROOM RESOURCES AIMED SPECIFICALLY FOR HIGH POTENTIAL LEARNERS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE GIFTED CHILDREN'S TALENT DEVELOPMENT, CARE AND WELL-BEING.
  4. $162,028 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 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 February 1963.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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