National Governors Association Center For Best Practices
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
National Governors Association Center For Best Practices is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1974, with $15,802,658 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
444 N Capitol St Nw Ste 267, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 23-7391796 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.8M
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$15.1M
Net assets
$34.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Governors Association Center For Best Practices— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +4% 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 Governors Association Center For Best Practices: 28 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for National Governors Association Center For Best Practices— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Governors Association Center For Best Practices: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 444 N Capitol St Nw Ste 267, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $17.3M (FY2013) to $15.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.3MNet assets $34.7M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.0M
Total liabilities
$6.3M
Net assets
$34.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,802,658▲18.7% | $15,117,735▼1.9% | $34,696,077▲7.3% | $41,036,641▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,311,262▼8.5% | $15,413,151▲34.1% | $32,342,411▼0.8% | $33,504,764▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,545,573▼9.3% | $11,490,400▼25.3% | $32,605,541▼8.1% | $34,032,847▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,037,440▼33.8% | $15,373,527▼26.7% | $35,465,326▲14.1% | $36,736,183▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,219,231▲27.3% | $20,973,639▼1.6% | $31,086,251▲14.6% | $31,982,408▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,022,487▼4.7% | $21,321,316▲26.3% | $27,118,790▼5.7% | $27,186,910▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,963,160▲25.8% | $16,875,933▼9.6% | $28,743,914▲14.1% | $29,219,192▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,865,611▲1.0% | $18,667,945▲4.8% | $25,197,904▼6.1% | $25,568,744▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,706,556▼28.0% | $17,806,622▲13.1% | $26,841,011▼8.6% | $27,168,098▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,825,201▲26.2% | $15,737,282▼2.2% | $29,382,386▲24.8% | $30,178,936▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,300,496 | $16,094,606▲12.4% | $23,537,466▲10.9% | $24,025,416▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,319,594▲8.9% | $21,214,529▲5.9% | $21,492,523▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,146,723▼5.5% | $20,030,262▼10.3% | $20,505,756▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,910,868▼15.0% | $22,323,463▲11.3% | $22,742,754▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,356,783 | $20,064,182 | $20,984,032 | 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.
Grants received · $13.2M total
88 grants to National Governors Association Center For Best Practices totaling $13.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Community improvement & capacity building, membership benefit organizations | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Research institutes & public policy analysis | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Contribution | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Business Roundtable Inc | General support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Hospital Association Inc | Support payment | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Edison Electric Institute | Contribution/program support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Caresource | 2024 annual ng partnership | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | Nga 2024 sponsorship | 2024 | $30,000 |
| World Education Services Inc | General operating support grant | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Ncta-the Internet & Television Association | Sponsorship - 2024 broadband summit | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $500,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | The national governors association center for best practices (nga) will support a cohort of 4-6 governors' offices in developing and advancing an agenda to protect and support strong youth mental health and emotional wellbeing | 2023 | $200,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Governors Association Center For Best Practices a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Governors Association Center For Best Practices is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7391796, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Governors Association Center For Best Practices's EIN?
- National Governors Association Center For Best Practices's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7391796.
- How much revenue does National Governors Association Center For Best Practices report?
- National Governors Association Center For Best Practices reported $15,802,658 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Governors Association Center For Best Practices have?
- CharityIndex grades National Governors Association Center For Best Practices B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for National Governors Association Center For Best Practices (EIN 23-7391796) 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.