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National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy

EIN 85-3601649 · Arley, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL LITERACY IS A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, MEMBER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION ADVANCING THE DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL LITERACY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, MENTORING, AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, DANCE, AND SPORT.

Income
$95,007
Spending
$92,022
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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. $86,341 spent. THE ACADEMY SERVES INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN- CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITHIN OUR SOCIETY IN THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH & PHYSICAL LITERACY.THE ACADEMY RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FOUR REGIONS (EASTERN SEABOARD, MIDLAND, SOUTHERN TIER AND WEST COAST). THE REGIONS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ACADEMY. WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN MOVE FORWARD TO A MORE HEALTH AND PHYSICALLY LITERATE SOCIETY.THE ACADEMY IS MEMBER LED! MEMBER DRIVEN! WE INCLUDE AND ENCOURAGE IDEAS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE AND IMPACT ALL PEOPLE WITH HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVES.THE ACADEMY PROVIDES OVER 450 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS.THE ACADEMY STRIVES TO BE A VOICE FOR ALL MEMBERS. THE ACADEMY REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY WILL BE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS FROM EVERY STATE. THE REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY WILL APPROVE ALL CHANGES IN THE ACADEMY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS.THE ACADEMY WILL SERVE ALL ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL LITERACY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (AGENCY/BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, CLINIC/HOSPITAL, PK-12, COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY AND NON- PROFIT).THE ACADEMY ENCOURAGES AND FACILITATES RESEARCH IN ALL AREAS REPRESENTED BY THE ACADEMY.THE ACADEMY VALUES TRANSPARENCY AS AN ORGANIZATION WITH ITS MEMBERSHIP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES, ACADEMY BYLAWS, OPERATING CODES, ETC. WILL BE ON THE WEBSITE FOR THE MEMBERS TO VIEW AT ANY TIME.

Source: Form 990 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 April 2021.

    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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