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National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Inc

EIN 56-1734970 · Westwood, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION (NSAF) WAS FOUNDED IN 1990. IT IS A NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING STUDENT-ATHLETES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE, ON AND OFF THE TRACK. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLINICS & PROGRAMS, THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD HALL OF FAME, AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NSAF, PLEASE VISIT NSAF.ORG.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
2
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$284,124, executive director

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $938,406 spent. NIKE OUTDOOR NATIONALS THE UNOFFICIAL U.S. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 5,000 PARTICIPANTS FROM 50 STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CANADA, PUERTO RICO, AND BARBADOS. IT IS PART OF OUR CHARTER OF SUPPORTING JUNIOR AGE (UNDER 20) ATHLETES. IT IS FUNDED VIA SPONSORSHIPS, ENTRY FEES AND ADMISSION. THIS WAS A FOUR DAY EVENT HELD IN EUGENE, OR.
  2. $876,690 spent. NIKE INDOOR NATIONALSTHE NATIONAL INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGED ATHLETES HELD IN THE ARMORY TRACK & FIELD CENTER EACH MARCH IN NEW YORK, NY.
  3. $231,961 spent. GREAT AMERICAN XC FESTIVALCROSS COUNTRY AVENT HELD AT WAKEMED SOCCER PARK IN CARY, NC. NEARLY 3,200 RUNNERS COMPETED IN 10 HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND JV RACES.
  4. $532,146 spent. PERFORMANCE CLINICS AND TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING NIKE NATIOANLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, THE GREAT AMERICAN CROSS COUNTRY FESTIVAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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 July 1992.

    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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