Nonprofit · EIN 52-1452079
NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · LINTHICUM HTS, MD 21090
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,392,892 | $12,256,782 | $136,110 | $3,623,044 | $3,126,964 | $496,080 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,246,159 | $10,218,689 | $27,470 | $3,513,392 | $3,153,422 | $359,970 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,198,612 | $7,357,889 | -$159,277 | $2,508,201 | $2,175,701 | $332,500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,143,698
- of which government grants
- $11,444,882
- Membership dues
- $60,550
- Program service revenue
- $242,844
- Investment income
- $6,350
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,189,599
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $405,791
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,190,963
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,596,754
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,734
- Occupancy
- $71,313
- Travel
- $577,935
- Program services (functional)
- $12,090,762
- Management and general (functional)
- $166,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,513,392
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,623,044
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,126,964
- Net assets, end of year
- $496,080
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $472,425
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,655
- Gross receipts
- $12,392,892
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMILAH BUNN | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $168,600 | $35,537 |
| JOHN ZABETAKIS | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $134,954 | $23,609 |
| MELINDA KLINE | ADOPTUSKIDS PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $135,683 | $21,050 |
| DEBORAH GERMANY | NCDR PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $134,241 | $17,098 |
| MICHELLE SEYMORE | EQUITY AND PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $128,018 | $15,423 |
| CANDIS JONES | INTENSIVE TECH ASSISTANCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $100,259 | $9,994 |
| ORIANA CAREY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FUNARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA QUINTANILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GOLDWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI BRICKHOUSE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI ALSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENISHA COON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JA'NEEN JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIDGET CHIARUTTINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY SPOERL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMILAH BUNN | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $160,200 | $31,284 |
| JOHN ZABETAKIS | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $136,938 | $21,172 |
| DARLENE ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GOLDWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIANA CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FUNARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY SPOERL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA QUINTANILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI BRICKHOUSE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI ALSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENISHA COON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JA'NEEN JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS DAVENPORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACKIE WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL TIRADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMILAH BUNN | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $147,000 | $28,765 |
| JOHN ZABETAKIS | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $122,791 | $19,953 |
| ROBERT HERNE | NATIONAL PROJECT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $116,828 | $19,815 |
| JACQUELINE WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE GOLDWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY SPOERL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA QUINTANILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL TIRADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIANA CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FUNARO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS DAVENPORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENISHA COON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI ALSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI BRICKHOUSE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 605 GLOBAL WAY STE 100, LINTHICUM HTS, MD 21090-2222
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAMILAH BUNN, 605 GLOBAL WAY 100, LINTHICUM, MD 21090
- Signed the 990
- KAMILAH BUNN, CEO
- Phone
- (410) 636-7030
- Website
- WWW.ADOPTNAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
OUR MISSION IS LEADERS ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES IN ADOPTION FROM FOSTER CARE. NAA IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE ADOPTION PROFESSION AND FUTURE PROFESSIONALS - MASTERS AND BACHELORS LEVEL SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- NAA OPERATES ADOPTUSKIDS AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR DILIGENT RECRUITMENT (NCDR). THE NCDR WORKS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE BY HELPING CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS AND PROFESSIONALS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC, DATA-DRIVEN DILIGENT RECRUITMENT PLANS. ADOPTUSKIDS (AUSK) IS A MULTIFACETED PROJECT WITH SEVERAL PARTNERS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, AND TO ASSIST STATES, TERRITORIES, AND TRIBES AS THEY RECRUIT AND RETAIN FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND CONNECT THEM WITH CHILDREN.Expenses $11,085,074 · grants $4,189,599
- MEMBER SERVICES: SINCE THE EARLY 1980'S NAA HAS HELD ITS NATIONAL CONVENINGS (CONFERENCES AND THINK TANKS) BRINGING TOGETHER CHILD WELFARE AND ADOPTION PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY TO EXCHANGE BEST PRACTICES. NAA RECEIVES DUES FROM MEMBERS FOR ITS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION, ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION, CENTENE FOUNDATION AND THE HELEN SERINI FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS NATIONWIDE.Expenses $124,218 · revenue $76,700
- NAA'S UJIMA PROGRAM IS FUNDED PREDOMINANTLY BY THE WALMART FOUNDATION AND HELPS IMPROVE ADOPTION AND OTHER PERMANENCY AND WELLBEING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, NARRATIVE CHANGE AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY.Expenses $521,662 · revenue $166,144
- THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADOPTION COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IS LED BY THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION (CASE). THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENHANCED POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT IS LED BY SPAULDING FOR CHILDREN. NAA IS A SUBRECIPIENT ON THESE GRANTS. OUR ROLE IS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS TO ENSURE SERVICES AND INTERVENTIONS CREATED BY THESE NATIONAL CENTERS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $359,808
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1452079
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,623,044
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,392,892
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $12,392,892 | $12,256,782 | $3,623,044 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,246,159 | $10,218,689 | $3,513,392 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,198,612 | $7,357,889 | $2,508,201 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,440,305 | $6,439,493 | $2,268,874 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 52-1452079).
Questions about NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION is 52-1452079.
- Is NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL ADOPTION 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 ADOPTION ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KAMILAH BUNN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,600 (KAMILAH BUNN, CEO).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,392,892, expenses of $12,256,782 and total assets of $3,623,044 at year end.
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