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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS.

Totals

Total revenue
$16,918,500
Total expenses
$8,497,858
Contributions and grants received
$16,033,707
Grants paid
$1,624,930
Program service revenue
$614,511
Investment income
$270,112
Other revenue
$170
Total assets, end of year
$13,898,688
Total liabilities, end of year
$321,821
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$13,576,867
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$6,683,462
Management and general expenses
$1,449,212
Fundraising expenses
$365,184
Program service expenses (Part III)
$6,683,462

Program services were 78.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $16,033,707

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Membership Dues

    total $311,723 · related or exempt $311,723

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Program/Service Fees

    total $302,788 · related or exempt $199,273 · unrelated business $103,515

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $242,639 · excluded $242,639

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $27,473

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $27,473

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $27,473 · excluded $27,473

  • 11a · Other revenue: Miscellaneous

    total $170 · excluded $170

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $170

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,594,930 · program services $1,594,930

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $30,000 · program services $30,000

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $473,249 · program services $320,850 · management and general $110,866 · fundraising $41,533

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,857,987 · program services $1,259,666 · management and general $435,263 · fundraising $163,058

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $74,336 · program services $50,398 · management and general $17,414 · fundraising $6,524

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $99,531 · program services $67,479 · management and general $23,317 · fundraising $8,735

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $183,509 · program services $124,414 · management and general $42,990 · fundraising $16,105

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $291,730 · management and general $291,730

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $147,759 · management and general $147,759

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $96,000 · fundraising $96,000

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $21,593 · management and general $21,593

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,320,050 · program services $1,216,969 · management and general $103,081

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,500,000 · program services $1,500,000

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $64,332 · program services $23,645 · management and general $37,573 · fundraising $3,114

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $54,059 · program services $27,029 · management and general $27,030

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $92,616 · program services $69,760 · management and general $14,435 · fundraising $8,421

  • 17 · Travel

    total $79,671 · program services $27,565 · management and general $47,736 · fundraising $4,370

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $212,493 · program services $203,379 · management and general $9,114

  • 20 · Interest

    total $17 · program services $17

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $74,040 · program services $52,497 · management and general $15,222 · fundraising $6,321

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $5,721 · management and general $5,721

  • 24a · Other expenses: Books and Publications

    total $87,816 · program services $66,284 · management and general $20,100 · fundraising $1,432

  • 24b · Other expenses: Honoraria

    total $40,840 · program services $40,840

  • 24c · Other expenses: Staff Development

    total $40,439 · program services $5,342 · management and general $35,028 · fundraising $69

  • 24d · Other expenses: Payroll Processing

    total $38,177 · management and general $38,061 · fundraising $116

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $16,963 · program services $2,398 · management and general $5,179 · fundraising $9,386

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,710,556 · end of year $3,944,324

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $269,890 · end of year $1,787,773

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $9,825

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $93,651 · end of year $219,651

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $692,159

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $551,793

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $193,370 · end of year $140,366

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $3,419,235 · end of year $7,724,569

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $121,931 · end of year $30,483

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $54,567 · end of year $41,697

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $414,340 · end of year $205,480

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $25,913

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $354,987 · end of year $90,428

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,823,983 · end of year $11,789,094

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $269,890 · end of year $1,787,773

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

To advance the vital role, capacity, and voice of charitable nonprofit organizations through our state and national networks.

  • Informing the Field: NCN is the trusted go-to resource for and about the nonprofit sector. We provide timely, practical information that nonprofits and foundations depend on and use in their everyday operations. Our publications illuminate the challenges nonprofits face and why healthy communities depend upon a flourishing nonprofit sector. In 2025, we launched "Nonprofits Get it Done," a narrative campaign elevating authentic stories about the essential services nonprofits provide in communities across the country; these positive ads received more than 55 million views and 100,000 clicks in just three months. NCN empowered nonprofits with free, practical tools through 10 free webinars and our online Resource Library, which received more than 7 million website views across more than 1,000 web pages.

    Expenses $2,882,368 · Revenue $199,273

  • Network Support and Capacity Building: As North America's largest nonprofit network, NCN unites organizations across all subsectors through 57 state and regional associations. We provide a collaborative forum to share strategies, amplify our collective voice, and respond swiftly to operational and policy developments. In 2025, NCN welcomed five new network members. In addition to hosting convenings and peer learning cohorts, we invested more than $1.5 million in capacity-building and organizational strengthening awards to our state association members. We also released a report on how small investments in staff wellbeing benefit organizations. By strengthening our network, we bolster the capacity of nonprofits nationwide to foster resilient, thriving communities.

    Expenses $2,691,957 · Grants $1,624,930 · Revenue $311,723

  • Public Policy and Advocacy: NCN champions the public good through expert policy analysis and strategic advocacy at every level of government. By equipping nonprofits with the tools to advocate for their missions, we empower them to transform lives and strengthen communities. In 2025, we filed four landmark lawsuits, taking action to defend nonprofit funding and rights. Key victories included securing two nationwide injunctions blocking broad federal grant freezes and launching litigation to protect food assistance for 42 million Americans. We also mobilized over 10,000 people and nonprofits nationwide to sign letters submitted to Congress advocating for policymaking that benefit nonprofit operations and funding.

    Expenses $979,525

  • Legislative and Lobbying Activities: The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) exercises the First Amendment and statutory rights enjoyed by charitable nonprofits to petition governments by engaging in direct and grassroots lobbying to promote legislation that supports the work of the nonprofit community and oppose proposals that would hinder the ability of nonprofits to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities.NCN has elected to apply the cost-expenditure standards available under section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. These objective guidelines establish a clear legal framework, empowering charitable nonprofits to advocate for their missions while ensuring full and transparent compliance. NCN and its staff comply in all respects with federal lobbying disclosure laws.

    Expenses $129,612

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Sabeen Perwaiz

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Caroline Altman Smith

    Board Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Elaine Ng

    Board Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Sheila Bravo

    Board Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Diane Yentel

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $473,248
    From this org
    $431,321
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,927
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $364,394
    Bonus
    $25,000
    Other
    $41,927
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $41,927
    Filer's total
    $473,248

  • Kevin Bailey

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ellen Collins

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kevin Dean

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jennifer Hutchins

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christine Ortega

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sandra Quince

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Leon Wilson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Richard Cohen

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $308,291
    From this org
    $266,983
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,308
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $208,875
    Bonus
    $16,800
    Other
    $41,308
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $41,308
    Filer's total
    $308,291

  • Sarah Saadian

    SVP Policy and Campaigns

    Total calculated
    $250,019
    From this org
    $216,334
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,685
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $167,349
    Bonus
    $15,300
    Other
    $33,685
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,685
    Filer's total
    $250,019

  • Kara Young Ponder

    VP, Knowledge, Impact, Strategy

    Total calculated
    $195,561
    From this org
    $178,423
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,138
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,985
    Bonus
    $15,300
    Other
    $17,138
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,138
    Filer's total
    $195,561

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
10 August 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202622229349301767

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