Nonprofit · EIN 36-2167806
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
Also known as STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $20,086,040 | $18,382,214 | $1,703,826 | $34,829,615 | $3,283,054 | $31,546,561 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $18,029,840 | $18,269,784 | -$239,944 | $32,622,210 | $3,090,473 | $29,531,737 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $17,927,737 | $16,162,186 | $1,765,551 | $31,810,863 | $2,759,518 | $29,051,345 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,384,343
- Membership dues
- $2,384,343
- Program service revenue
- $11,622,110
- Investment income
- $1,031,990
- Royalties
- $5,069,040
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $285,879
- Other revenue
- $5,047,597
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $264,101
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,462,145
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,119,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,050,537
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $108,670
- Accounting fees
- $82,725
- Occupancy
- $160,796
- Travel
- $4,040,402
- Depreciation
- $224,476
- Program services (functional)
- $15,012,888
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,303,384
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,942
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,622,210
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,829,615
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,283,054
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,546,561
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $781,997
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,297,196
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,546,561
- Gross unrelated business income
- $846,002
- Gross receipts
- $25,328,815
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1920
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA NIEHOFF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $345,281 | $82,379 |
| DAVIS WHITFIELD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $274,876 | $57,872 |
| MARK KOSKI | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $185,512 | $62,030 |
| BRUCE HOWARD | DIR. OF PUBLICATIONS & COMM. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,448 | $60,905 |
| MAUTRICE MERIWEATHER | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $194,031 | $49,525 |
| JOANNE BENNETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $186,778 | $48,614 |
| DAN SCHUSTER | DIR. OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,250 | $57,677 |
| SANDY SEARCY | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,621 | $47,260 |
| JAMES WEAVER | DIR. OF PERFORMING ARTS & SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,286 | $45,063 |
| ELLIOT HOPKINS | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,054 | $33,860 |
| ROBERT LOMBARDI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON NOCETTI | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Billy Strickland | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SWARTOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Wayne Bates | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDDIE BONINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lance Taylor | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Hauser | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOMMY COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA NIEHOFF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $330,201 | $78,387 |
| DAVIS WHITFIELD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $262,881 | $54,743 |
| BRUCE HOWARD | DIR. OF PUBLICATIONS & COMM. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,935 | $56,821 |
| MAUTRICE MERIWEATHER | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $186,707 | $46,675 |
| JOANNE BENNETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $179,289 | $45,798 |
| MARK KOSKI | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $177,921 | $45,283 |
| DAN SCHUSTER | DIR. OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,025 | $53,306 |
| SANDY SEARCY | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,097 | $44,069 |
| JAMES WEAVER | DIR. OF PERFORMING ARTS & SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,997 | $42,879 |
| ELLIOT HOPKINS | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,490 | $32,179 |
| ROBERT LOMBARDI | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KEATING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LOMBARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SWARTOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE BONINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON NOCETTI | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA NIEHOFF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $315,759 | $74,456 |
| DAVIS WHITFIELD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $252,104 | $52,385 |
| BRUCE HOWARD | DIR. OF PUBLICATIONS & COMM. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,761 | $53,941 |
| MAUTRICE MERIWEATHER | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $177,825 | $44,686 |
| JOANNE BENNETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $171,335 | $43,853 |
| MARK KOSKI | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,620 | $41,761 |
| SANDY SEARCY | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,348 | $42,016 |
| DAN SCHUSTER | DIR. OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,084 | $50,587 |
| JAMES WEAVER | DIR. OF PERFORMING ARTS & SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,979 | $41,422 |
| ELLIOT HOPKINS | DIRECTOR OF SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,279 | $30,777 |
| SALLY MARQUEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KEATING | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA KAUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LOMBARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SWARTOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE BONINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WILBANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BURNHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON NOCETTI | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 690, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206-0690
- In care of
- % JOANNE BENNETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Davis Whitfield, PO Box 690, Indianapolis, IN 46206
- Signed the 990
- Davis Whitfield, COO
- Phone
- (317) 972-6900
- Website
- WWW.NFHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE NFHS WORKS TO PROTECT, SERVE AND ENHANCE INTERSCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MILLION PARTICIPANTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE NFHS SERVES APPROXIMATELY 12 MILLION PARTICIPANTS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT VARIOUS CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION BY ON-LINE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS OTHER SERVICES.Expenses $15,012,888 · grants $264,101 · revenue $10,754,665
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2167806
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,829,615
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,328,815
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $20,086,040 | $18,382,214 | $34,829,615 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $18,029,840 | $18,269,784 | $32,622,210 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $17,927,737 | $16,162,186 | $31,810,863 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $17,622,443 | $14,568,020 | $28,651,587 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 36-2167806).
Questions about NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS is 36-2167806.
- Is NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS 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 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Davis Whitfield.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $345,281 (KARISSA NIEHOFF, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,086,040, expenses of $18,382,214 and total assets of $34,829,615 at year end.
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