Nonprofit · EIN 38-1428955
NSF INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $203,119,566 | $176,788,512 | $26,331,054 | $521,858,934 | $121,887,543 | $399,971,391 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $200,569,089
- Investment income
- $2,550,477
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$684,553
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $122,420
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,619,130
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,181,003
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $76,210,735
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $912,480
- Accounting fees
- $743,982
- Occupancy
- $3,608,296
- Travel
- $3,475,989
- Depreciation
- $7,398,716
- Program services (functional)
- $131,569,418
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,219,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $515,655,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $521,858,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $121,887,543
- Net assets, end of year
- $399,971,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $54,119,537
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,119,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $399,971,391
- Gross unrelated business income
- $53,156
- Gross receipts
- $215,844,636
- Employees
- 756
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEDRO SANCHA | PRESIDENT CEOBOD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 38 | $1,937,069 | $0 | $1,178,082 |
| LICHUN L MA | VP CICIO TO 080924 Officer | 38 | $1,650,272 | $0 | $498,515 |
| DAVID R PURKISS | VP GLOBAL WATER Officer | 38 | $835,088 | $0 | $492,567 |
| SCOTT C MORRIS | SVP EMLABSSVP IMLABS Officer | 38 | $989,737 | $0 | $287,413 |
| SEAN C ETHERIDGE | VP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 38 | $676,970 | $0 | $342,216 |
| JOSE LUIS BORRERO | VP CFO Officer | 38 | $645,584 | $0 | $232,968 |
| CHRISTOPHER MALONE | VP FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE Officer | 38 | $0 | $542,063 | $103,905 |
| DAVID LONZA | VP GLOBAL LS TO 032224 Officer | 38 | $0 | $511,831 | $7,874 |
| DAVID TROSIN | SR DIR GLOBAL CERT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $377,233 | $0 | $139,576 |
| SARAH KROL | VP FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS Officer | 38 | $0 | $432,191 | $77,980 |
| TOM SHEERAN | SR DIR ENTERPRISE PROG Highest-paid employee | 38 | $374,165 | $0 | $118,851 |
| CYNTHIA KADELA | VP CPO STARTED 010824 Officer | 38 | $377,777 | $0 | $91,555 |
| BALAJI KANDADAY | SR DIR IT APPLICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $336,199 | $0 | $104,457 |
| JOSH DELOS REYES | CPO INTERIM SR DIR HR Highest-paid employee | 38 | $350,974 | $0 | $12,693 |
| THERESA BELLISH | SR DIR WATER Highest-paid employee | 38 | $335,132 | $0 | $16,640 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS GLASGOW JR | BOARD MEMBER CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 7 | $237,379 | $29,333 |
| ELISABETH A HAGEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $220,252 | $29,333 |
| JOHN D GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $217,964 | $29,333 |
| PEER FL DAAMEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $210,434 | $29,333 |
| JOAN R MENKE-SCHAENZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $207,732 | $29,333 |
| ETHELBERT A WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $181,340 | $29,333 |
| MELISSA CASH | VP CCO STARTED 082624 Officer | 38 | $177,278 | $25,025 |
| MARY JANE ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER TO 062824 Trustee or director | 2 | $143,686 | $29,333 |
| DEAN BERGY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $141,429 | $0 |
| NANCY LURKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $136,133 | $0 |
| TODD R GLEASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $132,000 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 789 N DIXBORO RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105-9723
- In care of
- % JOSE LUIS BORRERO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSE LUIS BORRERO, 789 N DIXBORO RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 481059723
- Signed the 990
- JOSE LUIS BORRERO, SVP CFO
- Phone
- (734) 769-8010
Mission
NSF INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND PLANET HEALTH.
Program accomplishments
- THE NSF WATER DIVISION CERTIFIES PRODUCTS THAT COME INTO CONTACT WITH DRINKING WATER; SUCH PRODUCTS INCLUDE PLUMBING COMPONENTS, WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS, DRINKING WATER FILTERS, AND POOL & SPA EQUIPMENT. NSF PIONEERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS WHICH TREAT (OR COME IN CONTACT WITH) DRINKING WATER, TO HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND MINIMIZE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. IN 1990, THE U.S. EPA REPLACED ITS OWN DRINKING WATER PRODUCT ADVISORY PROGRAM WITH THESE NSF STANDARDS. TODAY, MOST PLUMBING CODES REQUIRE CERTIFICATION TO NSF STANDARDS FOR PIPES AND PLUMBING COMPONENTS IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.Expenses $59,589,311 · grants $122,420 · revenue $96,887,655
- THE NSF GLOBAL LABS DIVISION PROVIDES ENGINEERING, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND TOXICOLOGY LAB AND TESTING SERVICES ACROSS ALL MAJOR INDUSTRIES IMPACTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, INCLUDING PLASTIC AND PLUMBING TESTING SERVICES. TESTING REVENUE GENERALLY CONSIST OF TESTING AND CERTIFYING PRODUCTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PRECISE CRITERIA THAT PRODUCTS MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED AS COMPLIANT WITH REQUIREMENTS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE RISK, INJURY, OR HAZARDS TO THE PUBLIC. IF THE PRODUCT PASSES TESTING TO THE STANDARD, THEN CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED BASED ON SAID STANDARD. IF THE PRODUCT FAILS TESTING TO THE STANDARD, THE CUSTOMER MAY AGREE TO RETESTING OF THE PRODUCT OR RECEIVE A REPORT OF FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY USE THE REPORT TO REMEDIATE PRODUCT FOR FUTURE TESTING TO THE STANDARD.Expenses $33,118,055 · revenue $44,121,350
- THE NSF LIFE SCIENCES DIVISION OFFERS REFERENCE STANDARDS, CERTIFICATION, AND TESTING SERVICES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS ACROSS THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND COSMETICS, AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD INDUSTRIES TO HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND MINIMIZE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM SUCH PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES.Expenses $25,115,840 · revenue $31,371,258
- THE FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE DIVISION INCLUDES BOTH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD COMPOUNDS CERTIFICATION. THE FOOD EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TESTS AND CERTIFIES FOOD EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS FOR ACCEPTANCE ACROSS THE US, EUROPE, AND OTHER GLOBAL MARKETS. THE NONFOOD COMPOUNDS PROGRAM OFFERS RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR NONFOOD COMPOUNDS AND PROPRIETARY SUBSTANCES (I.E., LUBRICANTS, CLEANERS, AND WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS USED IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING).Expenses $9,181,279 · revenue $24,369,032
- FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS INCLUDES BOTH FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN AND FOOD PRODUCT CLAIMS BUSINESS WHICH FOCUSES ON ENSURING SAFETY ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN. SERVICES INCLUDE INDEPENDENT TESTING, AUDITING, AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO ASSURE SUPPLIERS, RETAILER, REGULATORS, AND CONSUMERS THAT A PRODUCT OR SYSTEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, QUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.Expenses $3,130,767 · revenue $2,663,131
- THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS INCLUDES BOTH STANDARDS AND TOXICOLOGY. UNDER THE STANDARDS PROGRAM, NSF FACILITATES THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING NEW STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR EXISTING STANDARDS, WHICH IS OVER 80 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS. OUR TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED AND THAT OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE EQUIPPED TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS LEADING TO CONSENSUS; THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SCHEDULE/COORDINATION OF MEETINGS, SHARING ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTATION (REFERENCE STANDARDS, DATA, MEETING SUMMARIES, ETC.), COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND LEADING THE BALLOTING PROCESS FOR NEW STANDARDS AND REVISIONS TO PUBLISHED STANDARDS. THE NSF TOXICOLOGY BUSINESS PROVIDES CHEMICAL HAZARD AND RISK CHARACTERIZATION IN THE WATER, FOOD, PESTICIDES AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS SPACES. SERVICES INCLUDE EVALUATION OF PRODUCT RISK OR SAFETY, EXPERT EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE BASED ON INTENDED USE OF PRODUCT, AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED RISK CHARACTERIZATION BASED ON CHEMICAL HAZARDS INCLUDING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS AND CONTAMINANTS.Expenses $1,434,166 · revenue $1,136,021
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 | Not 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
- 38-1428955
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $521,858,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,844,636
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $191,928,817 | $158,403,910 | $515,655,754 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $167,846,470 | $153,842,161 | $495,626,450 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about NSF INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of NSF INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NSF INTERNATIONAL is 38-1428955.
- Is NSF INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to NSF INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NSF INTERNATIONAL 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 NSF INTERNATIONAL 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 NSF INTERNATIONAL 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 NSF INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSE LUIS BORRERO.
- Who are the officers and directors of NSF INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 23 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,937,069 (PEDRO SANCHA, PRESIDENT CEOBOD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does NSF INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $203,119,566, expenses of $176,788,512 and total assets of $521,858,934 at year end.
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