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The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State

EIN 45-0490460 · Mebane, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE THE ATTACHED STATEMENT

Income
$650,712
Spending
$539,852
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 154% on the year before.

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

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF NASLEE IS THE ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE. THE NASLEE ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE IS THE SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE ASSOCIATION, BRINGING TOGETHER STATE EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS FROM ACROSS THE NATION FOR A TWO-DAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND NETWORKING EVENT. EACH YEAR, THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE (A GROUP OF VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS LED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION) SURVEYS MEMBERSHIP AND PLANS FOR PROGRAMMING AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ACCORDING TO THE RELEVANT NEEDS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STATE SPECIALISTS.
  2. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES IS THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAMMING FOR NASLEE. THIS INCLUDES THE ASSOCIATION WEBSITE WITH MATERIALS FOR MEMBERS, THE ASSOCIATION LISTSERV WHERE MEMBERS CAN INTERACT VIA EMAIL, AND PROGRAMMING MEMBERSHIP SERVICES SUCH AS WEBINARS AND NETWORKING EVENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NASLEE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE NASLEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE EXPENSES SUCH AS WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, SURVEY SERVICES, MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT SERVICES AND WORKSPACE SERVICES FOR BUSINESS (CATEGORIZED AS WEB-BASED OFFICE PLATFORMS).
  3. NASLEE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATON COMMITTED TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. WE EXIST TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME STRONG LEADERS WORKING IN, AND WITH, STATE-LEVEL SYSTEMS OF EARLY EDUCATION. TOGETHER, WE EXERCISE A COLLECTIVE INFLUENCE TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED SOCIETAL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS AFFECTING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

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 October 13, 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 May 2019.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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