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National State Teachers of the Year Inc

EIN 48-1035353 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) envisions a transformed teaching profession that provides access to great teaching and learning for all students, thereby dramatically improving student outcomes for college, career, and life.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$58,124, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $199,805 spent. The Empowering Educator Fellowship engages State Teachers of the Year and Finalists passionate about teaching truth in classrooms across New England. The Fellows work to preserve access, inclusion, and meaningful content so that every student has an opportunity to succeed and thrive.
  2. $163,554 spent. The NNSTOY Social-Emotional Learning Program was developed by NNSTOY members to support outstanding teachers as they build skills for teaching social and emotional competencies by strengthening their current instruction and developing new lessons. Fellows work in a virtual professional community with experienced SEL practitioners, including State Teachers of the Year and Finalists. The curriculum is a multi-part professional development course designed around the habits of social-emotional learning and includes teacher-led training, focus on relationships, and the SEAD Program (Social Emotional Academic Development).
  3. $142,976 spent. Professional Development Partnerships - State Teachers of the Year and Finalists have the subject matter expertise, near-peer connection to teachers, and leadership to lead action-driven professional development for schools, districts, and nonprofits, empowering teachers and positively impacting student achievement.
  4. $107,250 spent. The National STEM Fellowship continues to advance the educational, social, and economic impact of STEM education through the teaching profession. This year, the Fellowship put State Teachers of the Year and Finalists in a unique position to educate policymakers with their subject matter expertise and practice and policy perspectives. Through a national virtual STEM convening, national conferences, EdWeek press coverage, and promotion by national organizations, the STEM Career Engagement Guides are reaching new heights while continuing to provide support to all grade-level teachers to encourage students to pursue STEM education-to-career pathways.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2016.

    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 June 2025.

    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 January 2017.

    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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