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National Judicial College

EIN 94-2427596 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN THE COMPETENCE, INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY, TO SUPPORT JUSTICE AND RULE OF LAW THROUGH JUDICIAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF JUDGES, COURT PERSONNEL, MEDIATORS AND THOSE WHO PERFORM JUDICIAL OR QUASI-JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE JUDICIAL.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
44
Volunteers
792
Highest pay
$505,828, president (thru 06/25)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 50 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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. $4.5 million spent. TUITION BASED EDUCATION COURSES - 51 COURSES, 1,861 PARTICIPANTSTHE NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE (THE COLLEGE) CONDUCTS COURSES FOR JUDGES, COURT PERSONNEL, MEDIATORS, AND OTHERS WHO PERFORM QUASI-JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS IN THE JUSTICE COMMUNITY. COURSE PARTICIPANTS COME FROM ALL 50 STATES, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND NUMEROUS FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS IS EXTENSIVE, INCLUDING NEW JUDGE TRAINING, MEDIATION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW PROGRAMS, FAMILY LAW AND TRIBAL COURT PROGRAMS. COURSES DEAL WITH BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW AND ARE HELD ON-SITE AT THE COLLEGE ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO, LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND VIA THE WEB. THROUGH ITS (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) PROGRAMMING, THE COLLEGE WORKS TO IMPROVE JUDICIAL KNOWLEDGE, COURT ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS, AND PRODUCTIVITY, AND TO INSPIRE JUDGES TO ACHIEVE JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE. AMONG THE COURSES OFFERED IN 2025 WERE: GENERAL JURISDICTION, JUDICIAL WRITING, ADVANCED BENCH SKILLS: PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: FAIR HEARING, DECISION MAKING, ETHICS FOR JUDGES, SPECIAL COURT JURISDICTION: ADVANCED, CIVIL MEDIATION, FUNDAMENTALS OF EVIDENCE, AND MINDFULNESS FOR JUDGES. THE COLLEGE WAS ALSO ABLE TO OFFER SEVERAL WEBINARS ON CORE SKILLS FOR JUDGES.CUSTOM PROGRAMS - 43 PROGRAMS, 3,414 PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TUITION-BASED EDUCATION COURSES, THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE PROVIDES CUSTOM-DESIGNED JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE COURT SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATIONS, STATE JUDICIAL EDUCATION BODIES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND SOMETIMES INTERNATIONALLY. IN 2025, THE COLLEGE DELIVERED 43 CLASSES NATIONALLY AND OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY, SUCH AS IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA AND THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.GRANT SUPPORTED PROGRAMS - 39 PROGRAMS, 3,395 PARTICIPANTS. THE COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ITS COGNIZANT AGENCY), AND THE STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE IN SUPPORT OF TRAINING AND RESEARCH PROJECTS ADDRESSING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW. IN 2025, THE COLLEGE DESIGNED PROGRAMMING, PUBLICATIONS, AND WEBSITES, PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE JUSTICE COMMUNITY, AND CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING: THE TRAFFIC CASE: A COURSE FOR NON-LAWYER JUDGES, MANAGING CASES INVOLVING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND DRUGGED DRIVING ESSENTIALS FOR THE JUDICIARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE AND TRANSPORTATION HELP SUPPORT ATTENDANCE AT TUITION-BASED COURSES BY SUPPORTING PARTICIPANT TRAVEL COSTS WHEN STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING IS NOT AVAILABLE.SPECIAL AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS - 10 PROGRAMS, 1,060 PARTICIPANTS. AMONG THE COURSES OFFERED IN 2025 WERE:COURT ADMINISTRATION ACADEMY FOR PRESIDING JUDGES AT ALL LEVELS, JUDICIAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, AND JUDICIAL ACADEMY. THERE WERE THREE SPECIAL AND INNOVATIVE EVENTS HELD IN 2025 INCLUDING: ANNUAL JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG LECTURE, JUDICIAL LEADERS IN CLIMATE SCIENCE, DIVIDING THE WATERS. EVENT EXPENSES ARE REFLECTED UNDER SPECIAL AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. NO TUITION REVENUE WAS RECOGNIZED AND RECEIVED FOR THE EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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