National Association of Development Organizations
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What it says it does
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation's regional development organizations.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 57
- Highest pay
- $300,089, 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 (5)
- $896,060 spent. Membership Services: NADO provides advocacy, education, research and timely and relevant training and information to members. NADO News is a members' only weekly e-publication that covers the latest developments on Capitol Hill, in the administration and within the NADO membership. Our website, NADO.org, is home to information about current legislative efforts, conferences and workshops. -NADO's legislative team works daily with Congress, the administration, federal agencies, coalition partners and key stakeholders to promote the value, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's regional development organizations. NADO is the most effective national voice for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the Economic Development District (EDD) program.
- $411,997 spent. Annual Conferences: NADO offers unmatched access to professional peers through Annual Training Conferences, Washington Policy Conferences and other virtual and face-to-face meetings and seminars.Annual Conference - Highlighted innovative practice of regional development organizations. Offered interactive settings for information sharing, networking and learning.Washington Conference - The NADO Washington Policy Conference brings together regional development professionals and local elected officials to learn about the latest federal policy and budget developments. See Schedule O for continuation Washington Conference (continued) - The event features panel discussions with administration and congressional officials, in-depth briefings from the association's government relations team and opportunities to visit Capitol Hill and network one-on-one with representatives from more than 20 federal agencies. National Regional Transportation Conference- This annual event provides peer-to-peer learning for regional transportation planners, state DOT representatives, and their local and private sector partners. The conference provides training and networking opportunities on a variety of rural and small metropolitan transportation topics. With hands-on workshops, best practice panels, and facilitated networking sessions that feature peer trainers and expert speakers, the conference offers training for organizations and individuals just beginning to work in transportation, as well as those with more experience.
- $112,122 spent. Regional/rural transportation: For the past decade, NADO has worked tirelessly to secure enhanced federal guidelines for rural consultation and planning services of regional development organizations and their local governments. NADO's Rural Transportation.org Web site has a variety of transportation resources for members.
- $1,998 spent. Resilient Regions: In partnership with Rupri and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), NADO is working to assist regions in taking a more pro-active approach to pre-disaster preparedness and post-disaster economic recovery. Through partnerships and training, NADO is working with regional development organizations (RDOs) and other partners to explore methods to hasten post-disaster economic recovery and reduce the long-term financial burden of disasters (natural disasters as well as economic disasters) on impacted communities, businesses, and individuals.
- Organizational Capacity and Professional Development: Training webinars provide an in-depth look at the latest news and trends affecting regional development organization management, staffing, and reporting. Topics include accounting standards, board engagement, new executive director training, social media strategies, and much more. Each webinar is led by an expert in the field who will provide best practices and examples.
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)(4) social welfare organization.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 December 2024.
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 March 1977.
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 November 4, 2026.
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