Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

The National Association for Regulatory Administration

EIN 54-1542015 · Fredericksbrg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN REGULATED SETTINGS.

Income
$929,203
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
4
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$192,924, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $220,868 spent. THE ANNUAL LICENSING SEMINAR IS AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTRACTING STATE AND PROVINCIAL AGENCY PERSONNEL WHOSE FOCUS IS HUMAN CARE REGULATION. AT THIS EVENT, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND ROUNDTABLES.
  2. $472,243 spent. THE ASSOCIATION CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO PRODUCE ON-SITE AND ONLINE TRAINING WITH FOCUSES ON LICENSING CURRICULUM, INVESTIGATION AND REGULATORY TOPICS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTING SERVICES TO IMPROVE REGULATORY POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
  3. $117,183 spent. ONLINE COURSES FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN HUMAN CARE LICENSING INCLUDING INTRODUCTION TO REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT, PHASES OF LICENSING, INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE, BALANCED USE OF AUTHORITY, MANAGING COMPLAINTS AND SUPPRESSING ILLEGAL OPERATIONS, HISTORY, RULE-MAKING AND ETHICS IN HUMAN CARE REGULATION. IF A CANDIDATE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES ALL FOUR COURSES AND PASSES THE EXAM WITH A 75% OR BETTER, THE CANDIDATE IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE NARA NATIONAL REGULATORY PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL. THE NARA CREDENTIAL IS THE ONLY NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR HUMAN CARE LICENSORS.
  4. $137,030 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES POLICY AND INTEREST AREA WEB-CONFERENCES ABOUT MAJOR LICENSING ISSUES OF NOTE AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZED AND TARGETED WEB- CONFERENCES TO MEMBER INTEREST AREAS AND IDENTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS.
  5. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES POLICY AND INTEREST AREA WEB-CONFERENCES ABOUT MAJOR LICENSING ISSUES OF NOTE AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZED AND TARGETED WEB- CONFERENCES TO MEMBER INTEREST AREAS AND IDENTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.