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National Lymphedema Network Inc

EIN 94-3068338 · Durham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL LYMPHEDEMA NETWORK'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY OF LYMPEDEMA PRACTITIONERS AND PATIENTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND INTERVENTIONAL RESOURCES. WE AIM TO INSPIRE CLINICIANS TO PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LYMPHEDEMA BY PROMOTING BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF CARE.

Income
$715,907
Spending
$702,629
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $220,177 spent. CONFERENCES - THE NLN HOLDS ANNUAL CLINICAL CONFERENCE EVENTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH LYMPHEDEMA. THESE EVENTS FOCUS ON DIFFERENT AREAS OF LYMPHOLOGY TREATMENT, RESEARCH, TECHNIQUES, NETWORKING EVENTS, PUBLIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND SO MUCH MORE. THE EVENTS SHOWCASE AN ENLIGHTENING JOURNEY THROUGH THE INTRICATE NETWORK OF LYMPHATIC HEALTHCARE.
  2. $89,853 spent. GARMENT PROGRAM - THE NATIONAL LYMPHEDEMA NETWORK OFFERS A GARMENT PROGRAM WHERE CLINICIAN AND ORGANIZATION LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE COMPRESSION GARMENTS BUT DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE OR FINANCIAL MEANS TO PURCHASE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH GENEROUS INDUSTRY SPONSORS AND A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS, THE NLN PROVIDES A PLETHORA OF MEDICALLY NECESSARY COMPRESSION GARMETS TO PATIENTS IN NEED.
  3. $170,246 spent. LYMPHEDEMA EDUCATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PATIENT SERVICES - THE NATIONAL LYMPEDEMA NETWORK (NLN) HOSTS REGULAR CLINICAL FOCUS GROUPS (CFG) WHERE CLINICANS CAN MEET VIRTUALLY TO DELVE INTO SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST.

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 May 1990.

    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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