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National Club Association

EIN 52-0788793 · Alexandria, VA

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What it says it does

THE NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION EMPOWERS PRIVATE CLUB LEADERS WITH EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO MEET EVOLVING MEMBER NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS.

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

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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

COMMUNICATIONS - NCA'S PERIODICALS AND SINGLE-TITLE PUBLICATIONS ARE PRIMARY RESOURCES FOR EDUCATING CLUBS AND THEIR LEADERS ABOUT THE MYRIAD LEGAL, LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY AND BUSINESS ISSUES AFFECTING THEM. NCA PERIODICALS INCLUDE CLUB DIRECTOR MAGAZINE AND SEVERAL ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS. INFORMATION IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH NCA'S WEB SITE.
MARKETING/MEMBER SERVICES - NCA MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING INITIATIVES PROVIDE INFORMATION TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ON THE RESOURCES THAT EDUCATE THEM ABOUT CLUB-RELATED ISSUES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO CLUB LEADERSHIP.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - NCA'S GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM FOCUSES ON THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES AFFECTING CLUBS AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO RESPOND. FREQUENT PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO DONE FOR THE INDUSTRY THROUGH NCA'S CONFERENCES AND OTHER INDUSTRY EVENTS, TO EDUCATE CLUB LEADERS ON INDUSTRY TRENDS, LEGISLATION, AND BEST PRACTICES.

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

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1964.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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