National Sporting Goods Association
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What it says it does
NSGA SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS' EFFORTS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF BY OFFERING THE FOLLOWING: 1) RESOURCES FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT; 2) VALUABLE PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS; 3) EDUCATION AND NETWORKING; 4) RESEARCH & INSIGHT; 5) ADVOCACY FOR OUR RETAILER AND TEAM DEALER MEMBERS; 6) PROMOTION OF PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS; AND 7) LEADING EDGE SERVICES.
- Income
- $2.6 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 26
- Highest pay
- $474,550, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- THE NSGA NOW MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SUBSCRIBERS, MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. MEMBERS CAN ACCESS DIGITAL COPIES BY LOGGING INTO THE NSGA WEBSITE. ANNUAL ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE NSGA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME. REGULAR TOPICS INCLUDE ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER NEWS, RESEARCH INSIGHTS, ADVOCACY, RETAIL AND SALES BEST PRACTICES, AND UPDATES ON RULE CHANGES AND INDUSTRY-RELATED NEWS. NSGA NOW ALSO INCLUDES FEATURE STORIES ON THE HOTTEST TOPICS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS AND A SPOTLIGHT IN EACH ISSUE OF A MEMBER AND THEIR BUSINESS.NSGA ALSO PROVIDES ALL OF THIS INFORMATION THROUGH THE NSGA SCOREBOARD, AN ELECTRONIC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, WHICH GOES TO MEMBERS AND PROSPECTS. THE NSGA SCOREBOARD PROVIDES CONTENT IN A TIMELY FASHION. THERE IS SOME MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT. THE NSGA SCOREBOARD HAS NEWS ITEMS ON INDUSTRY NEWS AND TRENDS, RULE CHANGES THAT IMPACT OUR MEMBERS' BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS. NSGA ALSO HAS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR ITS HOCKEY DEALERS ASSOCIATION DIVISION, THE HOCKEY VOICE, AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE NATIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION. NSGA WILL ALSO PRODUCE SPECIAL EDITIONS OF THESE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS IF THERE IS BREAKING INDUSTRY OR BUSINESS-RELATED NEWS OUR MEMBERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF IMMEDIATELY.
- THE ANNUAL NSGA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS THE PREMIER EVENT IN THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY, PROVIDING A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR TOP EXECUTIVES, DECISION-MAKERS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1965, THE CONFERENCE HAS SERVED AS A VITAL FORUM FOR RETAILERS AND TEAM DEALERS TO SHARE CHALLENGES, EXPLORE SOLUTIONS, AND EXCHANGE INNOVATIVE IDEAS. OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY, NOW WELCOMING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURERS, B2B ORGANIZATIONS, AND LEADING CORPORATE EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.EACH YEAR, ATTENDEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS, HEAR FROM INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS, AND PARTICIPATE IN SESSIONS THAT ADDRESS KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AND EVOLVING CONSUMER BEHAVIORS. THE CONFERENCE FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT OF LEARNING AND STRATEGIC GROWTH, ENABLING BUSINESSES TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, SEIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES, AND STAY AHEAD IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE.BEYOND ITS EDUCATIONAL VALUE, THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SERVES AS A KEY GATHERING FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY, FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS ON INDUSTRY-WIDE ISSUES, FOSTERING COLLABORATION, AND PROVIDING INSIGHTS THAT HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR.
- NSGA'S RESEARCH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FOR THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND BEYOND. ANNUALLY, NSGA OFFERS STUDIES EXPLORING PARTICIPATION IN OVER 50 SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTING FREQUENCY OF PLAY, CROSS PARTICIPATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, NSGA OFFERS HISTORICAL REPORTS OF THE PARTICIPATION STUDY FOR TRENDING AND ANALYSIS DATING BACK TO THE 1980S. NSGA ALSO PREPARES CUSTOM RESEARCH STUDIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY WHICH HAVE INCLUDED BRAND RATINGS REPORTS, SHOPPER INSIGHT STUDIES, COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS, INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP SURVEYS, AND RETAIL AUDIT REPORTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 October 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 November 1976.
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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