National Football League Players Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
National Football League Players Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1971, with $163,542,587 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
1133 20th St Nw Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1169809 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$163.5M
▲ 10.4% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$77.2M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
130
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for National Football League Players Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating179 mo reserves · +53% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For National Football League Players Association: 179 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For National Football League Players Association: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For National Football League Players Association: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1133 20th St Nw Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Labor Unions & Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65.9M (FY2013) to $163.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $156.5MNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
52.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$156.5M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$33.5M
43% of expenses
Board members
32
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,542,587▲10.4% | $77,154,806▲3.1% | $1,153,818,466▲16.2% | $1,310,365,924▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $148,169,863▲20.4% | $74,809,470▲20.4% | $993,166,747▲26.8% | $1,141,490,274▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,072,720▼9.4% | $62,142,609▲42.4% | $783,166,387▲2.8% | $804,082,944▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,839,492▲26.4% | $43,654,185▼1.5% | $761,627,722▲10.9% | $771,823,319▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $107,492,466▼53.9% | $44,320,015▼41.0% | $686,751,763▲10.6% | $698,254,378▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $233,274,144▲81.8% | $75,101,098▲0.4% | $620,852,522▲36.7% | $686,875,708▲38.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,284,774▲33.8% | $74,792,330▲72.1% | $454,125,294▲8.9% | $495,592,652▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $95,859,487▲14.2% | $43,454,896▲7.3% | $417,080,823▲17.5% | $428,023,323▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $83,907,676▲4.0% | $40,487,395▼1.6% | $355,023,846▲19.3% | $367,748,124▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $80,694,140▼4.8% | $41,126,561▲5.9% | $297,483,286▲11.2% | $311,083,236▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $84,798,814▲28.7% | $38,834,588▼2.7% | $267,476,673▲22.7% | $284,985,154▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,896,967 | $39,907,052▼1.8% | $217,942,366▲14.7% | $241,444,866▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,655,723▼65.4% | $190,079,916▲13.9% | $223,272,139▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $117,486,538▲3.4% | $166,832,909▼15.0% | $211,026,150▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $113,601,238▲43.2% | $196,255,030▼9.0% | $252,916,460▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $79,328,756 | $215,604,218 | $245,777,646 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lloyd W Howell Jr — $2,010,736 (2.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd W Howell Jr | Executive Director | 40 | $2,010,736 |
| Demaurice Smith | Former Executive Director | 40 | $1,116,148 |
| Thomas Depaso | General Counsel | 40 | $1,039,247 |
| Tuaranna R Smith | Chief Operting Officer | 40 | $1,006,091 |
| Heather M Mcphee | Associate General Counsel | 40 | $543,221 |
| Don Davis | Sr Advisor To Exec Dir | 40 | $489,137 |
| Nathaniel Ehrlich | Associate General Counsel | 40 | $479,225 |
| George Atallah | Asst Executive Director | 40 | $441,119 |
| Shani Boone | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $421,036 |
| Joseph Tretter | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $268,138 |
| Michael Thomas | Vice President - Ended August 2024 | 2 | $57,757 |
| Zaire Franklin | Director | 2 | $5,920 |
| Neville Gallimore | Director-ended October 2024 | 2 | $5,000 |
| Matthew Dorsett | Former Player Ec Member-ended April 2024 | 2 | $1,548 |
| Rob Robertson | Fpod Non-voting Member | 2 | $1,548 |
| Thomas Morstead | Vice President | 2 | $1,248 |
| Adam Prentice | Director | 2 | $1,084 |
| Austin Corbett | Director | 2 | $1,084 |
| Charley Hughlett | Director-ended November 2024 | 2 | $1,084 |
| Christopher Lindstrom | Director | 2 | $1,084 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Winston & Strawn LLP | Legal Services | $11,311,305 |
| Jensen Hughes Inc DBA Hillard Heintze | Background Investigation Services | $1,238,979 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Accounting Firm | $889,500 |
| Pra Events Inc | Event Management | $424,695 |
| Renaissance Associates Ltd | Consulting Services | $396,280 |
Grants made · $122K in FY2024
8 grants totaling $122K in FY2024. All grants made by National Football League Players Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team River Runner Inc | Charitable contribution | $16,750 |
| Verb Kind Inc | Charitable contribution | $16,750 |
| Good Projects | Charitable contribution | $16,750 |
| Mens Health Network | Charitable contribution | $16,750 |
| Silence the Shame Inc | Charitable contribution | $16,750 |
| Genyouth Inc | Event sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Event sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Laureus Sport For Good Foundation of America | Charitable contribution | $8,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Football League Players Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Football League Players Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1169809, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is National Football League Players Association's EIN?
- National Football League Players Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1169809.
- How much revenue does National Football League Players Association report?
- National Football League Players Association reported $163,542,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Football League Players Association have?
- CharityIndex grades National Football League Players Association B+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does National Football League Players Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Football League Players Association's latest Form 990 is $2,010,736, paid to Lloyd W Howell Jr (Executive Director).
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Data for National Football League Players Association (EIN 52-1169809) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.