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National Association of Workforce Boards

EIN 52-1167468 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE AND CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCE AMERICA'S WORKFORCE SYSTEM BY ENSURING WORKFORCE BOARDS HAVE THE EXPERTISE AND CAPACITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS, JOB SEEKERS, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
16
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$220,311, president and ceo (thru oct 2025)

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

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 158% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    21 of 21 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE FORUM: THE ANNUAL FORUM IS NAWB'S PREMIER EVENT WHERE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS IN BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, LABOR, AND EDUCATION GATHER TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR NATION'S WORKFORCE SYSTEM AND CONSIDER THE GOALS AND POLICY FRAMEWORK AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. THE ANNUAL FORUM IS HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. EACH YEAR OVER FOUR DAYS FOR A NATIONAL CONVERSATION AROUND THE SHARED RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF REGIONAL ECONOMIES BY STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF AMERICAN BUSINESSES AND CAREER SEEKERS TO COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. IN 2025, THE ANNUAL FORUM WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY 1,180 ATTENDEES AND CONTRIBUTORS, INCLUDING PRIVATE SECTOR BOARD MEMBERS, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT BOARD MEMBERS, STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB) DIRECTORS AND STAFF, AND ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES JOINING FROM EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $834,106 spent. WORKFORCE PROGRAMS: NAWB PROVIDES ITS EXPERTISE ON NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FUNDED BY PARTNERS IN GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND FOUNDATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ALLOW NAWB TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE PUBLIC WORKFORCE SYSTEM AND BROADEN THE IMPACT, TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORKFORCE PROGRAMS, AND TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ACROSS THE NATION. KEY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES INCLUDE: ENCOURAGING TWO-GEN WORKFORCE STRATEGIES, H1B AMERICA'S PROMISE, ADVANCING APPRENTICESHIPS, INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, AND INCREASING LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARDS INVOLVEMENT IN SKILLS-BASED HIRING INITIATIVES.
  3. $328,414 spent. ADVOCACY: NAWB IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION THAT ADVOCATES FOR WDBS AND COLLABORATES WITH ITS 12,000 BUSINESS MEMBERS TO DEVELOP WORKFORCE STRATEGIES THAT HELP AMERICA WORK. NAWB WORKS CLOSELY WITH POLICYMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, TO INFORM THE NATIONAL STRATEGY AS IT RELATES TO WDBS AND OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LABOR, AND BUSINESS. AS PART OF ITS ADVOCACY WORK, NAWB PROVIDES CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY, IMPLEMENTS AND ORGANIZES GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS, GARNERS APPOINTMENTS TO NATIONAL COMMITTEES ON WORKFORCE ISSUES, PARTNERS WITH OTHER NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND THINK TANKS, ENGAGES IN WEEKLY CONVERSATIONS WITH POLICYMAKERS, AND PROVIDES WRITTEN ANALYSIS AND UPDATES ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES ON CAPITOL HILL.
  4. $262,997 spent. MEMBER SERVICES
  5. $126,050 spent. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 March 1980.

    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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