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National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

EIN 81-5267705 · Reston, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 4% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE CAPACITY AND COMPETENCY OF NURSES TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE TO OLDER ADULTS THROUGH FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, ADVANCING GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING SCIENCE, FACILITATING ADOPTION OF BEST PRACTICES, FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, AND DESIGNING & SHAPING POLICY.

Income
$199,856
Spending
$226,198
Spent on programs
4%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$75,000, 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    4% 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $9,828 spent. THE NATIONAL HARTFORD CENTER OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING EXCELLENCE (NHCGNE)LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS HELD ANNUALLY AND FEATURES PLENARY SESSIONS, LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSANT REPORTS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS THAT AIM TO EXPLORE THE CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AGING, DEMENTIA AND MENTAL HEATLH SCIENCE, CURRICULAR INOVATIONS, EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND HEALTH POLICIES.
  2. LEADERSHIP TRAINING WEBINARS - THE NATIONAL HARTFORD CENTER OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING EXCELLENCE (NHCGNE)HAS DESIGNED A WEBINAR SERIES TO ENHANCE THE CAREERS OF ITS MEMBERS. EACH PART OF THE SERIES COVERS A UNIQUE ASPECT OF GROWTH AS A LEADER.
  3. DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING CERTIFICATION - THE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING PROGRAM IS A NHCGNE INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO RECOGNIZE THE LEADERSHIP OF NURSE EDUCATORS WORKING WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY, PROVIDERS, AND OLDER PEOPLE IN DIVERSE SETTINGS.

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 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 2024.

    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 October 2017.

    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.

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