National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association
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What it says it does
THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT MANAGERS ASSOCIATION (NABEMA) IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF FULL-TIME EQUIPMENT MANAGERS EMPLOYED IN THE NBA. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND SERVE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF PERSONNEL WITH ALL MATTERS RELATED TO EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL, AS WELL AS MANAGE THE ON-COURT IDENTITY OF OUR RESPECTIVE TEAMS. IN ADDITION, THE NBAEMA IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF ITS ACTIVE MEMBERS. COLLECTIVELY, WE CONTINUOUSLY COLLABORATE IN AN EFFORT TO ACHIEVE STANDARDS, GUIDE CHANGE, AND FOSTER A LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY IN A PROGRESSIVE AND EVER-CHANGING LEAGUE.
- Income
- $85,504
- Spending
- $123,866
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- THE ASSOCIATION WILL PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY EQUIPMENT MANAGER PROFESSIONALS AND HIGHER STANDARDS AND GREATER EFFICIENCY WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THE ASSOCIATION WILL FURTHER THIS MISSION BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING INTEGRITY WITHIN THE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY, ENHANCING THE RECOGNITION OF EQUIPMENT MANAGERS AS PROFESSIONALS, PROMOTING BETTER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND IMPROVING SOLIDARITY AND UNIFORMITY IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE FOR ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE AND COMPETITION IN THE NBA. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL INCLUDE, BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO, MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MEETINGS WILL BE TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR A FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS WITHIN THE PROFESSION, TO PROMOTE A BETTER WORKING RELATIONSHIP AMONG THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PROBLEMS OF EQUIPMENT MANAGERS, TO DEVELOP FURTHER THE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ABILITY OF EACH OF THE MEMBERS, AND TO UPDATE THE MEMBERSHIP REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION MAY FROM TIME TO TIME HONOR AN EQUIPMENT MANAGER WHO DEMONSTRATES EXEMPLARY WORK IN THE FIELD OF EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND MAY FROM TIME TO TIME ORGANIZE CONVENTIONS AND/OR TRADE SHOWS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ASSOCIATIONS ABOVE-DESCRIBED PURPOSES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2021.
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 January 2024.
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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