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National Center for Public Policy Research Inc

EIN 52-1226614 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$441,356, president

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

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $5.0 million spent. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN, INCLUDING U.S. DOMESTIC & FOREIGN POLICY, SOCIAL SECURITY/WELFARE, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY/REFORM, THE ENVIRONMENT, REGULATORY AFFAIRS, HEALTH CARE AND BUDGET & TAXES THROUGH OP/EDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESS RELEASES, MEDIA APPEARANCES, A WEB SITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-MAILS, SPEECHES, SEMINARS, PETITIONS, CONFERENCES, COALITION-BUILDING, TESTIMONY, PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETINGS.
  2. $880,852 spent. PROMOTE AWARENESS, DEBATE AND ACTIVISM IN THE PURSUIT OF CORPORATIONS ADHERING TO THEIR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO INVESTORS, CONSUMERS, EMPLOYEES AND RELATED BUSINESSES THROUGH SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM INCLUDING MEETINGS, LEGAL ACTION, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, OP/EDS, A WEB SITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-MAILS, SPEECHES, SEMINARS, PETITIONS, CONFERENCES, COALITION-BUILDING, TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC COMMENTS.
  3. $886,602 spent. PROMOTE POLICY/PRACTICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR ISSUES AFFECTING RACIAL MINORITIES AND THE DISABLED RELATED TO ISSUES INCLUDING ACCESS TO SERVICES, EDUCATION, INTACT FAMILIES, CIVIL RIGHTS, HEALTH CARE, WELFARE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND SOCIAL SECURITY THROUGH OP/EDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESS RELEASES, A WEB SITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-MAILS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, TESTIMONY, SPEECHES, CONFERENCES, COALITION-BUILDING, PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS.(PROJECT 21 EXPENSES $402,678 - ABLE AMERICAN EXPENSES $483,924)

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 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 December 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 1988.

    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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