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National Coalition of Std Directors

EIN 52-2065422 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE STD PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN EVERY COMMUNITY ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NCSD DOES THIS AS THE VOICE OF OUR MEMBERSHIP. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, BUILD CAPACITY, CONVENE PARTNERS, AND ADVOCATE.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
32
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$300,799, former executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1956% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $811,269 spent. ANNUAL MEETINGNCSD'S ANNUAL MEETINGS ARE HELD FOR STATE AND LOCAL STD DIRECTORS ACROSS THE NATION, AS WELL AS OTHER PARTNERS, TO EXCHANGE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION, RESPOND TO EMERGING ISSUES, PROVIDE POLICY UPDATES, AND COLLABORATE WITH KEY OFFICIALS ON THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF STIS.
  2. $615,805 spent. STOP STDSSUPPORT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS TO PREVENT STDS (STOP STDS): SUPPORT STD PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1) SHIFTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE LANDSCAPE BY LEADING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. 2) ENHANCE COMMUNICATION EFFORTS ACROSS A COMPLEX ECOSYSTEM THAT INCLUDES STATE AND NATIONAL STD PROGRAMS, PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS, AND NATIONAL PARTNERS. 3) ADVANCE POLICY EDUCATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE CREATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, TRAINING FOR STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF, DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS, AND OUTREACH TO POLICYMAKERS. 4) DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUATE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR STD/HIV PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORS, SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP GROWTH THROUGH TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL-BUILDING INITIATIVES.
  3. $189,393 spent. LEARNING CENTER AND TRAININGSPROVIDE PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WITH AN ONLINE HUB FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS EMERGING ISSUES, BEST PRACTICE APPROACHES TO STI PREVENTION, AND CORE JOB SKILLS. THE LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES REPOSITORIES OF LEARNING MATERIALS, CONTENT TO ADDRESS CURRENT TOPICS OF CONCERN, JOB-SPECIFIC LEARNING PATHWAYS, AND A COMMUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS. IN ADDITION, NCSD PROVIDES LIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WEBINARS AND 1-1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $2.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 1998.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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