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National Emergency Number Association Inc

EIN 39-1395449 · Alexandria, VA

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Support the advancement of a national emergency number infrastructure.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$414,629, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 67 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (9)
  1. $2.5 million spent. NENAs annual conference and other meetings Serve as a platform to bring together industry leaders to discuss matters such as next generation, education and training, operations technology and policy issues for the betterment of the 9-1-1 public safety sector
  2. $496,890 spent. Regulatory and Legislative Responsible for NENAs relationships and interactions with all levels of government
  3. $925,283 spent. Technical and Operations Committees Dedicated to making the 911 service system more efficient and developing standards, guidelines, benchmarks, and resources to help manage the nations 911 systems.
  4. Program Service Expenses 468,214, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 2,270,516 Membership Represent members before communication regulatory agencies, appropriate policy making, and legislative bodies. Help members by collecting and disseminating information related to a universal emergency telephone number. Continue to provide benefits through education courses, conferences, training, publications and webinars, etc.
  5. Program Service Expenses 1,341,081, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 1,897,741 Education Programs are designed to better prepare individuals who take NENA courses to advance their careers through a gained knowledge in the latest advancements in the field of emergency response and public safety facility management.
  6. Program Service Expenses 300,950, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Publications, communications and website Provides NENA the ability to diseminate information to members and the public.
  7. Program Service Expenses 220,668, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 220,925 Certification A tool of the professional association to establish the benchmarks of performance that will signify a broad-based competence in the professional field.
  8. Program Service Expenses 372,088, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 390,874 PSAP Registry Design and enhancement of Public Safety Answering Point apparatus for emrgency communications
  9. Program Service Expenses 30,902, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 134,674 Other Programs Designed to enhance the 9-1-1 system and provide information to the public

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? Caution.

    Its 2011 filing told the IRS that the organization has closed.

    Source: Form 990-N (e-Postcard) filings, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 5, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1983.

    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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