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Center for Nonprofit Advancement

EIN 52-1139669 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT STRENGTHENS, PROMOTES, AND REPRESENTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES RESOURCES, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT ACROSS THE SECTOR.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
12
Volunteers
61
Highest pay
$281,652, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $508,028 spent. THE PARKS MAIN STREET AND DPR: THE CENTER'S MAIN STREET PROGRAMS OPERATE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S DEPARTMENT OF SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (DSLBD), MAIN STREET AMERICA, AND THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. AS A NONPROFIT, THE PARKS MAIN STREET PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GRANTS, VISIBILITY, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING RESOURCES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVE AND SUPPORT THE BROADER COMMUNITY.IN ADDITION, THE CENTER LEVERAGES ITS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN GRANTS ADMINISTRATION, FISCAL PARTNERSHIP, NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT THE DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION IN IMPLEMENTING A YOUTH COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST WASHINGTON, DC NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR WORK TO UPLIFT AND ENGAGE LOCAL YOUTH.
  2. $107,685 spent. UPPER GEORGIA AVENUE: THE CENTER'S MAIN STREET PROGRAMS ARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S DEPARTMENT OF SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (DSLBD) AND MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITED. AS NONPROFITS, MAIN STREETS SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES IN EFFORTS TO GROW AND THRIVE BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GRANTS, EXPOSURE AND OVERALL CAPACITY BUILDING. THE UPPER GEORGIA AVENUE MAIN STREET (UGAMS) CORRIDOR SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES ON GEORGIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, DC FROM MISSOURI AVENUE TO EASTERN AVENUE.
  3. $4,006 spent. PROGRESSIVE LIFE CENTER: THE CENTER SERVES AS THE CAPACITY BUILDING PARTNER FOR PROGRESSIVE LIFE CENTER (PLC) IN SUPPORT OF PLC'S OVERALL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICES (DYRS). THE CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING TO OFFER PROGRAMMING INCLUDING EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING.
  4. $1.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1979.

    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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