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Napo Inc

EIN 31-1601644 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER MEMBERS BY PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THROUGH A VIBRANT KNOWLEDGE-SHARING COMMUNITY, AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO ELEVATE THEIR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $534,070 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE - TO EMPOWER MEMBERS BY PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THROUGH A VIBRANT KNOWLEDGE-SHARING COMMUNITY, AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO ELEVATE THEIR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE.
  2. $167,939 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - ANNUAL COURSE DEVELOPMENT IS DETERMINED BY THE EAC AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CONTENT IS PROVIDED BY EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE AND WEBINAR SUB-COMMITTEE. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS MAY BE EMPLOYED TO DELIVER SPECIFIC CONTENT. MULTIPLE FORMATS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATIVE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES AND BUDGETS.
  3. $66,635 spent. CERTIFICATION - CPO (CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS) CERTIFICATIONIS A VOLUNTARY, INDUSTRY-LED EFFORT THAT BENEFITS THE MEMBERS OF THEORGANIZING PROFESSION, AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC. IT IS A RECOGNITION OFPROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE MET SPECIFIC MINIMUM STANDARDS, AND PROVENTHROUGH EXAMINATION AND CLIENT INTERACTION THAT THEY POSSESS THE BODYOF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION. THIS PROGRAMRECOGNIZES AND RAISES INDUSTRY STANDARDS, PRACTICES AND ETHICS. FORTHE PUBLIC, WHILE THE CPO DESIGNATION IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT ORRECOMMENDATION, CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS MAXIMIZES THEVALUE RECEIVED FROM THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY A CPO.
  4. $158,447 spent. PUBLIC AWARENESS - VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONALAWARENESS AND INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO GET ORGANIZED,INCLUDING GO MONTH, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER MARKETING CAMPAIGNS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 September 1996.

    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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