National Systems Contractors Association
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What it says it does
NATIONAL SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NSCA) IS THE LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INDUSTRY. THE NSCA IS A POWERFUL ADVOCATE OF ALL WHO WORK WITHIN THE LOW-VOLTAGE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS/INTEGRATORS, PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, CONSULTANTS, SALES REPRESENTATIVES, ARCHITECTS, SPECIFYING ENGINEERS AND OTHER ALLIED PROFESSIONALS.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 57
- Highest pay
- $156,930, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- NSCA IS YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR: TRAINING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSULTATION TO INCREASE YOUR SALES AND PROFITABILITY, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, ENHANCE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND KEEP EMPLOYEES EDUCATED AND MOTIVATED. NSCA PROVIDES MEMBERS SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE A WIDE ARRAY OF BENEFITS TO ENABLE MEMBERS AND THEIR COMPANIES TO SAVE TIME, SOLVE PROBLEMS AND MAKE MONEY.
- NSCA IS YOUR BUSINESS RESOURCE:POWER IS IN THE KNOWLEDGE; NSCA RESOURCES PROVIDE THE ANSWERS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.NSCA HOLDS AN ANNUAL BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THAT IS TARGETED TO EXECUTIVE AND UPPER MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDES SESSIONS ON FINANCE, SALES AND MARKETING, AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE PRACTICES.
- NSCA IS YOUR VOICE: ADDRESSING THE INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST LEGISLATIVE THREATS, AND HELPING YOUR COMPANY PROMOTE ITS SERVICES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 March 1981.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: National Electrical Contractors Association Inc (Kansas City, MO), EIN 75-1172273. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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