National Mining Association
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What it says it does
NMA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE OF POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY, AND TO HELP THE NATION REALIZE THE ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S DOMESTIC MINING CAPABILITY. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE IN AND INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS ON THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND TIMELY ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO LOCATE, PERMIT, MINE, PROCESS, TRANSPORT, AND UTILIZE THE NATION'S VAST COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES. NMA SERVES ITS MEMBERSHIP BY:- PROMOTING THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF COAL AND MINERAL RESOURCES PRODUCED BY THE U.S. MINING INDUSTRY,- ESTABLISHING A STRONG POLITICAL PRESENCE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL ON BEHALF OF NMA'S MEMBERSHIP,- SERVING AS THE INFORMATION CENTER FOR, AND A SINGLE VOICE OF, THE US MINING INDUSTRY, AND- ADDRESSING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY, MININGEQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THEASSOCIATION.
- Income
- $48.1 million
- Spending
- $26.4 million
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 58
- Highest pay
- $1.4 million, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- PRESENTED THE INTERESTS OF MINING BEFORE CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL AGENCIES, THE JUDICIARY, AND THE MEDIA.
- HELD SPECIALIZED EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, AND AN INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW.
- DEVELOPED GENERAL INDUSTRY AND ISSUE SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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