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National Association of School Psychologists Education & Research

EIN 52-1737958 · Bethesda, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH TRUST IS TO SERVE THE MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GROWTH OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY AS A PROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY. THE TRUST ALSO ASSISTS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF MINORITY INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROFESSION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY AND WORKS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SERVICES AND PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS. THE TRUST ALSO WORKS TO ADVANCE THE STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TO THE BENEFIT OF ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO NASP MEMBERS WHO SUBMIT AWARD WINNING PROPOSALS.

Income
$132,421
Spending
$44,031
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$354,575, chief operating officer

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $35,615 spent. MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND: SCHOLARSHIP PAID TO MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO ENTER THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY AFTER GRADUATION IN ORDER TO INFUSE THE PROFESSION WITH DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
  2. $6,110 spent. ERT GENERAL FUND: EXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE NASP-ERT ENTITY.
  3. $1,230 spent. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST OF THE YEAR: MEMORIAL AWARD RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSION.
  4. $1,076 spent. HENKIN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: MEMORIAL AWARD RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN APPLIED RESEARCH OR PROGRAM DESIGN BY A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST WHO HAS RECENTLY ENTERED THE PROFESSION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
  5. CRISIS DISASTER RELIEF: FUNDS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR IMMEDIATE & EMERGENCY CRISIS EVENTS THAT EFFECT THE FUNCTIONING OF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL.

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 November 1991.

    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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