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EIN 52-1724041 · Greenbelt, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NFRC SERVES THE PUBLIC BY DRIVING WIDESPREAD USAGE OF FAIR, ACCURATE, AND CREDIBLE ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS, SERVES MEMBERS BY GIVING THEM A VOICE IN THE RATINGS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, AND SERVES THE INDUSTRY BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF COMPETITION THAT DRIVES ENERGY PERFORMANCE.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
27
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$564,510, ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $5.0 million spent. PRODUCT CERTIFICTION PROGRAM: THE COUNCIL'S PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (PCP) ESTABLISHES THE STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING FENESTRATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE. ALL MANUFACTURES ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDARDS, AND THIS PROTECTS CONSUMERS BY ASSURING THEM THE RATINGS THEY SEE ON THE COUNCILS LABEL ARE FAIR, ACCURATE, AND CREDIBLE.
  2. $902,623 spent. THE FENESTAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: NFRC'S PROGRAM FOR ENERGY STAR PRODUCT CERTIFICATION. NFRC WILL BE A FULLY ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION BODY FOR THE ENERGY STAR WINDOW, DOOR, AND SKYLIGHT PROGRAM AND WILL VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE RATINGS OF ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED PRODUCTS. IT ENSURES THAT ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS CONTINUE TO PERFORM IN THE MARKETPLACE AS ORIGIONALLY DESIGNED AND CERTIFIED.
  3. $1.1 million spent. COMPONENT MODELING APPROACH: THE COUNCIL'S COMPONENT MODELING APPROACH (CMA) PROGRAM PROVIDES FENESTRATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. BY DRAWING FROM ITS DATABASE OF PRE-APPROVED GLAZING, FRAMES, AND SPACERS, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS CAN MIX-AND-MATCH THESE COMPONENTS UNTIL THEY FIND THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE VALUES FOR WHICH THEY ARE LOOKING.
  4. $37,750 spent. THE EWC PROVIDES UNBIASED INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TECHNICAL, AND HUMAN CONSIDERATIONS THAT INFLUENCE WINDOW SELECTION AND USE. THE EWC COLLABORATES WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS
  5. THE EWC PROVIDES UNBIASED INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TECHNICAL, AND HUMAN CONSIDERATIONS THAT INFLUENCE WINDOW SELECTION AND USE. THE EWC COLLABORATES WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS

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 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 April 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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