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National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences Inc

EIN 52-0902160 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN THE FIELDS OF COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, MANICURING, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND COGNATE AREAS WHICH SERVE TO SUPPLEMENT THE PRACTICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND BUSINESS SKILLS OF THOSE PROFESSIONS. COSMETOLOGY CONCERNS THE CARE FOR THE HEALTH, CONDITION, AND APPEARANCE OF HAIR, SKIN, NAILS, AND COGNATE AREAS; TO GIVE RECOGNITION THROUGH ACCREDITATION TO SCHOOLS THAT MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS OF COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, MANICURING, MASSAGE THERAPY, OR HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION AND ASSURE QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS; TO ENCOURAGE HIGH STANDARDS OF ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE FIELDS OF COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, MANICURING, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND COGNATE AREAS.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
38
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$382,663, executive director

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $5.4 million spent. ADVANCED AND DEVELOPED EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN THE FIELDS OF COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, MANICURING, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND COGNATE AREAS BY PERFORMING THE ACCREDITATION FUNCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,300 SCHOOLS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 275 SCHOOL VISITS COMPLETED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 06/30/2025.

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? 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 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 April 1970.

    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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