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National Storm Chaser Summit

EIN 84-4723905 · Burkburnett, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

This organization is organized exclusively for Scholarship and Scientific Education purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The National Storm Chaser Summit is a gathering of Meteorologists Storm Chasers first responders emergency managers and enthusiasts who attend for training education and scientific operations in climate and severe weather. Safety is our priority in this training. Any profit goes to scholarships and donations to disaster relief.

Income
$126,332
Spending
$121,320
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 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 (1)
  1. $120,000 spent. The National Storm Chaser Summit is an organization organized exclusively for Scholarship and Scientific Education purposes that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. More specifically the Summit is a gathering of Meteorologists Storm Chasers first responders emergency managers and enthusiasts who attend for training education and scientific operations in climate and severe weather. Safety is our priority in this training. Any profit goes to scholarships and donations to disaster relief. In this reporting period we held our annual educational event with over 700 attendees. During this event we created an environment for scientific researchers to collaborate. We also provided several safety-related sessions to include over 50 people becoming CPR certified. On top of our annual educational event we introduced an online platform to increase the training and education for beginners and advanced education in atmospheric science which enhanced public safety throughout the year. This platform served over 200,000 people. At the end of the year we were able to provide three scholarships at $1,200 each through private donations fundraising and a portion of our remaining funds from our annual event.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2024.

    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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