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National Child Support Engagement Association

EIN 42-1051418 · Mclean, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NCSEA serves child support professionals, agencies, and strategic partners worldwide through professional development, communications, public awareness, and advocacy to enhance the financial, medical and emotional support that parents provide for their children.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
164

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $562,748 spent. Annual Leadership Symposium: The NCSEA Leadership Symposium is an annual conference for the child support community to share and celebrate the application of best practices, partnerships, and innovative thinking within the day to day management and operations of the child support program. The Leadership Symposium provides a unique focus on nurturing current and future leaders in the child support program, including those who lead within their offices, whether they have the title or not.
  2. $398,368 spent. Policy Forum: The NCSEA Policy Forum, traditionally held in late January to mid-February in Washington, D.C., provides a unique opportunity for IV-D Directors, researchers, policy experts and child support professionals to discuss and learn about the most recent developments and initiatives on the federal, state and local levels. Experts in the Legislative and Executive branches, as well as experts from within our own community, provide the latest information on issues that impact the child support program.
  3. $162,248 spent. Organizational development and membership: Includes activities and expenses relating to strategic planning and mission execution.
  4. $99,764 spent. Public Relations & Advocacy: NCSEA gathers, develops and provides relevant information regarding the child support program to its members, policy makers, law-makers and the public at large. We strive to educate policy makers at local, state and federal levels so they have a complete and accurate understanding of the child support program. We collaborate with other child support associations and advocacy groups in child support development, research and advocacy efforts. We have built strong alliances with strategic partners throughout the US and internationally to support and promote the achievement of mutual goals in ensuring children are entitled to, and receive support from both parents, regardless of where the parents reside.NCSEA also develops positions on current and emerging policy and legal issues and serves as an advocate and educator to members and other stakeholders on those issues. Finally, NCSEA promotes and encourages best practices in supporting children and policies that entitle children to the full emotional, material and medical support that parents owe to their children.
  5. Training: NCSEA offers a number of programs and events throughout the year for the child support professionals, agencies, and strategic partners. Some of the items we offer are:Web-Talks- Train your whole office with no travel expense or time away from the office. Just one registration provides an opportunity for everyone in your office to benefit from the expertise and knowledge of professionals from all over the country.NCSEA Connects provides child support professionals a network of colleagues who share common goals, with the intent to bolster relationships, learning opportunities, mentoring, and professional development, in a community-building way. Groups are organized organically around topics that NCSEA members want. NCSEA provides the forum and guidance for organization, with Affinity Group members taking lead on the details of participation.NCSEA On Location Podcasts- Interviews and discussions with Human Services professionals and other stakeholders. Recorded on location and meetings and events around the world.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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