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National Association of State Budget Officers

EIN 52-1625594 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN STATE BUDGETING, TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND PROMOTE COOPERATION TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE BUDGET PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND TO ATTAIN GREATER EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THOUGH IMPROVED TECHNIQUES OF ALLOCATING AND MANAGING AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
9
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$278,597, executive director & secre

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% 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 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. MEMBER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TWICE A YEAR, NASBO PUBLISHES THE "FISCAL SURVEY OF STATES" REPORT, INCLUDING DATA FROM ALL GOVERNORS' PROPOSED AND ENACTED BUDGETS. EACH YEAR, NASBO ALSO PUBLISHES THE STATE EXPENDITURE REPORT WHICH EXAMINES SPENDING IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF STATE BUDGETS. EVERY TUESDAY, MEMBERS RECEIVE AN IN DEPTH REPORT PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON IMPORTANT FEDERAL ACTIONS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON STATES. EVERY THURSDAY, BUDGET STAFF RECEIVE A WEEKLY EMAIL OF PRESS CLIPS COVERING TOP BUDGET STORIES IN THE STATES COMPILED BY NASBO STAFF. NASBO MONITORS STATE FISCAL CONDITIONS, GOVERNORS' PROPOSALS AND PRESS ACCOUNTS TO KEEP MEMBERS CURRENT ON STATE-BY-STATE BUDGET AND REVENUE OUTLOOKS.
  2. $638,193 spent. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: NASBO TRAINS STATE BUDGET ANALYSTS ON COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, PERFORMANCE MEASURES, ANALYZING BUDGET REQUESTS AND MORE AT THE INTRODUCTION TO STATE BUDGETING SEMINAR AND THE ANALYST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR. TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH WEBINARS.

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 September 1994.

    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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