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Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration

EIN 52-1080991 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND TO PROMOTE THE IDEAL OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
46.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
14
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$225,095, former 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $700,426 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:THE COMMISSION ON PEER REVIEW AND ACCREDITATION ("COPRA") IS A SPECIALIZED ACCREDITOR OF MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC POLICY, AFFAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATION.NASPAA'S DATA CENTER COLLECTS INFORMATION FROM MEMBER SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC POLICY, AFFAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATION.HELD DURING NASPAA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE DOCTORAL WORKSHOP COVERS INFORMATION FOR NEW DOCTORAL DIRECTORS ON CURRENT TRENDS IN DOCTORAL EDUCATION, INCLUSIVITY, AND RECRUITMENT/RETENTION OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS.SEPARATELY, NASPAA'S DIVERSITY PROGRAM PROMOTES EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN GRADUATE STUDIES; AND AREAS PERTINENT TO PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT.THE HUMAN CAPITAL AGENDA PROGRAM MONITORS AND ANALYZES GOVERNMENTAL HIRING OF GRADUATE-EDUCATED EMPLOYEES.JOB BOARD: PUBLICSERVICECAREERS.ORG IS THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE AND WIDELY USED WEBSITE FOR FINDING JOBS, CAREER ADVICE, AND INFORMATION ON DEGREES IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS. IT IS SPONSORED BY THE THREE MOST PROMINENT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AND EDUCATION: NASPAA, ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT, AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.THE JOURNAL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS EDUCATION ("JPAE") IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS, WHICH INCLUDES THE FIELDS OF PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT.NASPAA PROVIDES MENTORING AND INSTITUTIONAL GUIDANCE TO MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORSHIP OF PUBLIC POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP PROJECTS ("PPIA").NASPAA'S PI ALPHA PROGRAM SPONSORS THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHAPTER FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC POLICY, AFFAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATION.STUDENT SIMULATION IS A DAYLONG COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS AT NASPAA SCHOOLS TO WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE A COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY PROBLEM BY USING A SIMULATION MODEL THAT EMULATES THE PROCESS OF SOLVING REAL WORLD PROBLEMS WHILE OFFERING A DISTINCTIVE EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS.TEACHING & LEARNING INSTITUTE PROVIDES AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE CONNECTING STUDENTS AND FACULTY IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD WITH SIMULATIONS, CASE STUDIES, DATA, AND SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST AND HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY. NASPAA COMBINES THE GLOBAL ELECTRONIC PLATFORM WITH OUTSTANDING TRAINING FOR CASE AND SIMULATION DEVELOPERS, AND FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
  2. $590,134 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEETINGS - EACH YEAR, NASPAA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND FACULTY FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE CAREER CONFERENCE, ATTENDED BY CAREER PROFESSIONALS AT NASPAA MEMBER SCHOOLS, IS HELD TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES. TO PROMOTE NASPAA TO NON-U.S. SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NASPAA HOLDS INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES.
  3. $81,271 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - MEMBER ADVISORY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO TRAIN CONSULTANTS TO ADVISE SCHOOLS ON THEIR PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS AND RETENTION OF EXISTING MEMBERS.

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 November 6, 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 July 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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