National Association of Dealer Counsel
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION FUNCTIONS AS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $719,918
- Spending
- $679,702
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
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)
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ITS MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE DEALERSHIP COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE WHICH COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS DEALER COUNSEL 101, NADA UPDATE, REINSURANCE PRIMER, IN-HOUSE COUNSEL RISK MANAGEMENT, KEY LEGAL & MARKET CONSIDERATIONS IN TODAY'S BUY-SELL MARKET, NADA UPDATE, LEGAL ISSUES OF DMS SYSTEMS, CYBER SECURITY, LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF VENDOR "SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS PEDDLED TO DEALERS, NEXT GENERATION VEHICLE SALES: LEGAL HURDLES OF ONLINE AND MOBILE APPS, TOP LEGAL ISSUES FOR DEALERS, CONDITIONAL MARGIN, TIERED MARGINS, MARKET STRATIFICATION AND PROJECT PINNACLE, THE POLITICS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW: UNDERSTANDING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT IN A NEW ADMINISTRATION.
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A FALL CONFERENCE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION SESSIONS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS THE ETHICAL CONCERNS WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTIONS, FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING MULTI-FRANCHISE BUY/SELLS, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL DEALERSHIPS FOR SUMMER JOBS FOR UNDER RESOURCED YOUTH, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AFFECTING DEALERS, IMPACT OF DEALER REINSURANCE, NADA UPDATE, OVERCOMING MANUFACTURER OBSTACLES AND OBJECTIONS TO ENHANCE DEALER WARRANTY REPAIR PROFITABILITY, DEALERSHIP COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS PROGRAMS.
- THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS WEBINARS FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS TOPICS FACING THE DEALER INDUSTRY SUCH AS PUTTING THE BRAKES ON LOSSES: HOW INSURANCE POLICIES CAN PROTECT DEALER PROFITABILITY, ET TU, BRUTE? TIPS FOR FENDING OFF FRAUD BY UNETHICAL DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES, AND DOES THE AMENDED MILITARY LENDING ACT REGULATION AFFECT AUTO DEALERS?
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 2025.
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 August 2005.
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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