Nonprofit · EIN 27-3615830
NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $776,797 | $776,797 | $0 | $115,391 | $66,878 | $48,513 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $792,010 | $792,010 | $0 | $91,096 | $42,583 | $48,513 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $774,517 | $774,517 | $0 | $84,751 | $36,238 | $48,513 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $508,444
- Program service revenue
- $268,353
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $740,006
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,750
- Program services (functional)
- $740,006
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,647
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $91,096
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,513
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,513
- Gross receipts
- $776,797
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD CLOSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,210,869 | $72,589 |
| DAVID ADDINGTON | SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $719,911 | $38,268 |
| JEFF SMITH | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $489,533 | $60,579 |
| CHRIS PITTS | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $398,612 | $38,830 |
| MICHAEL MALONEY | VP Officer | 1 | $0 | $379,118 | $26,875 |
| DAWN SIMPSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $300,015 | $48,103 |
| NEVIN GROCE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $43,210 | $250 |
| STEVE SCHRAMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $29,090 | $250 |
| JEFF READY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,000 | $250 |
| JOSE VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,000 | $250 |
| PATTI MELLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,000 | $250 |
| ROB HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,000 | $250 |
| MARIA DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,859 | $250 |
| STEPHANIE CAMARILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,725 | $250 |
| AMY SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,524 | $250 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA FULLERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,000 | $250 |
| SAM CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $22,000 | $250 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD CLOSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,213,444 | $68,813 |
| DAVID ADDINGTON | SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $732,837 | $36,386 |
| JEFF SMITH | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $506,041 | $57,665 |
| CHRIS PITTS | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $381,478 | $35,076 |
| KIPP MALONEY | VP Officer | 1 | $0 | $333,035 | $45,348 |
| DAWN SIMPSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $282,418 | $44,125 |
| NEVIN GROCE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $42,000 | $249 |
| STEVE SCHRAMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $30,143 | $249 |
| JEFF READY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,359 | $249 |
| MARIA DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,203 | $249 |
| JOSE VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $28,000 | $249 |
| PATTI MELLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,754 | $249 |
| ROB HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,192 | $249 |
| SAM CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,000 | $249 |
| LISA FULLERTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,000 | $249 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD CLOSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,064,052 | $62,018 |
| DAVID ADDINGTON | SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $669,371 | $30,937 |
| JEFF SMITH | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $426,449 | $51,630 |
| CHRIS PITTS | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $337,699 | $27,928 |
| KIPP MALONEY | VP Officer | 1 | $0 | $319,346 | $35,484 |
| DAWN SIMPSON | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $250,512 | $35,687 |
| SAM CHAMBERLAIN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $36,000 | $249 |
| STEVE SCHRAMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $25,171 | $249 |
| JEFF READY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,427 | $249 |
| JOSE VILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,203 | $249 |
| MARIA DAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $24,081 | $249 |
| PATTI MELLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $19,200 | $249 |
| NEVIN GROCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $19,200 | $249 |
| ROB HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $19,200 | $249 |
| DOUGLASS HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $16,200 | $249 |
| TOM BRYCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $2,200 | $42 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 53 CENTURY BLVD STE 300, NASHVILLE, TN 37214-3693
- In care of
- % JEFF SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRAD CLOSE, 555 12TH ST NW STE 1001, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- BRAD CLOSE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (615) 872-5800
- Website
- WWW.NFIB.COM/FREE
- 990-N for 2011 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Donald A Danner, 1201 F Street NW Ste 200, Washingon DC 20004. Mailing address: 53 Century Blvd Ste 250, Nashville TN 37214. Website: nfib.com
- Return prepared by
- LBMC PC
Mission
PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- NFIB, THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE, INC EDUCATES SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, REGULATIONS, AND TAXATION. IN DOING SO, IT SUPPORTS THE NFIB SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL CENTER, WHICH ADVOCATES FOR FREE ENTERPRISE IN COURTS NATIONWIDE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT AND BUSINESS RESOURCES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.Expenses $740,006 · grants $740,006 · revenue $268,353
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3615830
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $115,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $776,797
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $776,797 | $776,797 | $115,391 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $792,010 | $792,010 | $91,096 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $774,517 | $774,517 | $84,751 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $651,459 | $651,459 | $121,690 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Donald A Danner Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3615830).
Questions about NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC
- What is the EIN of NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC is 27-3615830.
- Is NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2012.
- Are donations to NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRAD CLOSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $776,797, expenses of $776,797 and total assets of $115,391 at year end.
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