North American Nature Photography Association Inc
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What it says it does
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION, FOSTERS PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL CONDUCT, GATHERS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION, AND DEVELOPS STANDARDS FOR ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY.
- Income
- $47,406
- Spending
- $5,105
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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)
- MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL BENEFITS PROVIDED AND COSTS INCURRED TO BENEFIT MEMBERS, NEWSLETTER, DIRECTORY, COMMITTEE EXPENSES, WEBSITE COSTS, ETC.
- ROAD SHOWS, REGIONAL EVENTS & PHOTOGRAPHY CELEBRATION SAME GENERAL PURPOSE AS THE ANNUAL MEETING EXCEPT ON A SMALLER SCALE.
- NANPA CONDUCTS A MEETING HELD EVERY YEAR THAT ALLOWS AMATEURS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND NEW TECHNIQUES. WORKSHOPS AND ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS ARE HELD TO FURTHER NEW SKILLS AS WELL AS ENCOURAGE ETHICAL CONDUCT. THE MEETING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS AND BE A VOICE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY. THE ATTENDANCE HAS GROWN TO OVER 700 MEMBERS SINCE IT'S FIRST MEETING IN FEBRUARY OF 1995.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.
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 May 1995.
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 November 4, 2026.
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