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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4280502

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22901

Financials

$1.9M$1.9M2023$1.9M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,864,176$1,600,467$263,709$3,303,094$413,308$2,889,786
December 31, 2023990$1,911,560$1,943,683-$32,123$1,335,318$73,473$1,261,845
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,060,171
Membership dues
$505,663
Program service revenue
$794,221
Investment income
$9,784
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$177,905
Other salaries and wages
$373,718
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$646,176
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,520
Travel
$18,210
Depreciation
$200,156
Program services (functional)
$1,442,302
Management and general (functional)
$138,468
Fundraising (functional)
$19,697

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,335,318
Total assets, end of year
$3,303,094
Total liabilities, end of year
$413,308
Net assets, end of year
$2,889,786
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,725,999
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,443,391
Net assets with donor restrictions
$446,395
Gross receipts
$1,864,176
Employees
8
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
VA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jackie BrightExecutive Director
Officer
40$167,300$10,604
Bob BallardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Yvonne MoodyPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jennifer HazeltonCo-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Kimberly Smith-BristowCo-Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jamie WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Tiffany AndersonPast President
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Jeanna AdamsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Keia BrownDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Tchetchet Digbohou EdDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Lauren Lo KlinkDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Traci LanierDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Hyein LeeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
David LevyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Dee Dee MozeleskiDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kellie Pickett PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Chaffee VietsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jackie BrightExecutive Director
Officer
40$157,101$13,478
Tiffany AndersonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Bob BallardPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jennifer HazeltonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jamie WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jane ThompsonPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeanna AdamsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Keia BrownDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Tchetchet Digbohou EdDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Lauren Lo KlinkDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Traci LanierDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Hyein LeeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
David LevyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Yvonne MoodyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Kellie Pickett PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Kimberly Smith-BristowDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Laura SteffenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1660 ROBIN HILL CT, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22901-0900
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jackie Bright, PO Box 215, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Signed the 990
Jackie Bright, Executive Director
Phone
(303) 442-2524
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

The mission of the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) is to empower scholarship providers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to enhance the impact of scholarships. NSPA fosters a professional community that supports postsecondary success through networking, professional development, and access to best-in-class tools and resources.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, NSPA supported scholarship professionals through a robust suite of member services, educational programming, and networking opportunities. The association served over 2,500 scholarship administrators representing 750 member organizations across North America and beyond. NSPA delivered 161 educational sessions through its annual in-person conference and year-round virtual webinars. More than 600 professionals attended the in-person conference, and over 3,600 participants engaged in the online learning events. Additionally, NSPA facilitated 110 mentor matches through its member mentoring program, fostering professional development and peer support across the scholarship provider community.
    Expenses $893,771 · revenue $673,408
  • In 2024, NSPA expanded The Exchange, a first-of-its-kind national database of verified scholarship programs, developed with foundational support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The Exchange provides critical infrastructure for the scholarship field, enabling providers to benchmark programs, analyze trends, and make data-informed decisions. By the end of 2024, the Exchange included over 22,000 verified scholarship opportunities made available to students through NSPA's data partners, significantly improving access and visibility. Continued on Schedule O. In 2024, NSPA also launched a state-level partnership model beginning with Florida, resulting in the state's first comprehensive scholarship landscape report and the development of a Florida-specific database for residents. This replicable model is designed to be scaled nationwide to improve local and regional access to scholarships, while also contributing to national insights and best practices.
    Expenses $548,531 · revenue $120,813

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4280502
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,303,094
Income (IRS master file)
$1,864,176

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,864,176$1,600,467$3,303,094IRS
990December 2023$1,911,560$1,943,683$1,335,318XML
990December 2022$2,040,039$1,889,998$1,346,059IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 36-4280502).

Questions about NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION is 36-4280502.
Is NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION 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 SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jackie Bright.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,300 (Jackie Bright, Executive Director).
How much revenue does NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,864,176, expenses of $1,600,467 and total assets of $3,303,094 at year end.

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