National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION INCLUDES IMPROVING THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR RETAIL STORES THAT SELL TOBACCO PRODUCTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ABOUT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AND LAWS REGARDING THE SALE,ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, REGULATION AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND HOW TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REGULATIONS AND LAWS, AND ASSISTING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS IN RESPONDING TO PROPOSED FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS OR LEGISLATION THAT MAY IMPACT THE SALE, ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, REGULATION AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Employees
- 0
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)
- THE ASSOCIATION ISSUED HUNDREDS OF LEGISLATIVE ALERTS TO RETAIL STORE MEMBERS ABOUT PROPOSED TOBACCO-RELATED LEGISLATION BY LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AND STATE LEGISLATORS. THE ALERTS PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH A SUMMARY OF THE PENDING LEGISLATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RETAILERS TO CALL OR E-MAIL THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT THE PROPOSED LAW CHANGES.
- THE ASSOCIATION CREATED AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE (WWW.NLAAUSA.ORG) KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL LOCAL ADVOCACY ALLIANCE WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE PROVIDES RETAILERS WITH CURRENT INFORMATION ON NEW PROPOSED LOCAL ORDINANCES THAT WOULD REGULATE THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
- THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED A SERIES OF ON-LINE AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS FOR MEMBERS TO BE UPDATED ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MATTERS.
- THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED RETAIL MEMBERS IN 30 STATES IN CONTACTING THEIR STATE LEGISLATORS REGARDING PENDING LEGISLATION THAT RELATED TO THEIR RETAIL TOBACCO BUSINESS. THE BILLS INCLUDED PROPOSED TOBACCO EXERCISE TAX INCREASES, BANNING FLAVORS IN TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND RETAIL LCENSING RESTRICTIONS. ALSO, THE ASSOCIATION MONITORED AND ASSISTED MEMBER STORES IN APPROXIMATELY 100 CITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY RESPOND TO PROPOSED LOCAL TOBACCO RESTRICTIONS.
- THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED RETAIL MEMBERS IN 30 STATES IN CONTACTING THEIR STATE LEGISLATORS REGARDING PENDING LEGISLATION THAT RELATED TO THEIR RETAIL TOBACCO BUSINESS. THE BILLS INCLUDED PROPOSED TOBACCO EXERCISE TAX INCREASES, BANNING FLAVORS IN TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND RETAIL LCENSING RESTRICTIONS. ALSO, THE ASSOCIATION MONITORED AND ASSISTED MEMBER STORES IN APPROXIMATELY 100 CITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY RESPOND TO PROPOSED LOCAL TOBACCO RESTRICTIONS.
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 May 2002.
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.
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