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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6060603

NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · DERWOOD, MD 20855

Financials

$2.7M$2.7M2022$3.2M$3.2M2023$3.2M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$3,217,329$3,387,418-$170,089$2,578,513$882,680$1,695,833
August 31, 2024990$3,220,170$3,240,436-$20,266$2,673,505$817,907$1,855,598
August 31, 2023990 (amended)$2,666,199$2,736,761-$70,562$2,816,423$987,257$1,829,166
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$350,261
Program service revenue
$2,813,377
Investment income
$53,691
Net gain from sales of assets
-$843
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,453
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$393,918
Other salaries and wages
$822,897
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,507,389
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$76,762
Occupancy
$14,856
Travel
$267,901
Depreciation
$80,687
Program services (functional)
$2,382,924
Management and general (functional)
$1,004,494

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,673,505
Total assets, end of year
$2,578,513
Total liabilities, end of year
$882,680
Net assets, end of year
$1,695,833
Land, buildings and equipment
$186,807
Publicly traded securities
$846,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,626,744
Net assets with donor restrictions
$69,089
Gross receipts
$3,291,542
Employees
14
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1973
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Barbara HunterExecutive Director
Officer
40$231,426$15,630
Mellissa BrahamAssociate Director
Officer
40$162,492$6,503
Tommy JonesSenior Manager
Highest-paid employee
40$105,972$5,157
Melissa McConnellManager Professional Development a
Highest-paid employee
40$105,669$4,027
Colleen LewallenManager Seminar and Partnerships
Highest-paid employee
40$101,356$7,347
Julia BurgosVP at Large for Engagement
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lori PerlowVP - Northeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kate CrowderVP - Southeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jake PotterVP - South Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David BeilVP - Northwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer DericcoVP - Southwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karen HeathVP - Mideast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Terri McHughVP - North Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Erica ChandlerPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Trent AllenImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Heidi VegaPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Janine ThornVP - Diversity Engagement
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Dr Rosanna MucettiVP at Large - Superintendents
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Barbara HunterExecutive Director
Officer
40$220,815$24,508
Mellissa BrahmAssociate Director
Officer
40$152,690$5,441
Tommy JonesSenior Manager
Highest-paid employee
40$104,849$24,541
Jennifer DericcoVP - Southwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karen HeathVP - Mideast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Terri McHughVP - North Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phil CampbellVP - Northwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lori PerlowVP - Northeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julia BurgosVP at Large for Engagement
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jake PotterVP - South Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cindy WarnerVP - Southeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Trent AllenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Cathy KedjidjianImmediate Past President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dr Rosanna MucettiVP at Large - Superintendents
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Heidi VegaPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Janine ThornVP - Diversity Engagement
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Barbara HunterExecutive Director
Officer
40$201,684$20,034
Mellissa BrahmAssociate Director
Officer
40$144,997$16,626
Jake PotterVP - South Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tracy JentzVP - North Central Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phil CampbellVP - Northwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karen HeathVP - Mideast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer DericcoVP - Southwest Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julia BurgosVP at Large for Engagement
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lori PerlowVP - Northeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cindy WarnerVP - Southeast Region
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Trent AllenPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Cathy KedjidjianPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Rhoda Mhiripiri-ReedVP at Large - Superintendents
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Music WatsonVP Diversity Engagement
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15948 DERWOOD RD, DERWOOD, MD 20855-2123
In care of
% BARBARA HUNTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Barbara Hunter, 15948 Derwood Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Signed the 990
BARBARA HUNTER, Executive Director
Phone
(301) 519-0496
Return prepared by
Mullins PC

Mission

NSPRA advances public education by building understanding and empowering professionals to communicate strategically, earn trust and cultivate relationships.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Conferences: Each July, NSPRA brings together communication professionals and education leaders for the largest school communications-focused professional development event: the NSPRA National Seminar. It features networking events, keynoters, and more than 150 breakout sessions on industry topics. Targeted learning tailored to individuals interests and experience levels is also available throughout the year via live, online NSPRA Academy programs. Registration is open for a fee to members and non-members.
    Expenses $1,092,176 · revenue $1,472,310
  • Membership Services: NSPRA members Connect and Grow through the NSPRA Connect online community, APR Learning Cohort, monthly virtual networking meetings (K12PRChat, Member Mondays), and national leadership and service opportunities; Expand and Elevate through member e-newsletters and alerts, live monthly webinars (Leaders Learn, PR Power Hour, Mini Labs), and on-demand webinars on NSPRA Plus (MicroLabs, live webinar recordings); and Share and Learn via their access to best practice tips, tools, samples and research at www.nspra.org.
    Expenses $628,798 · revenue $772,714
  • NSPRA Affairs: Supports the governance function of NSPRA provided by the executive board, committees and other advisory groups. This also supports the work of NSPRA to strengthen its leadership in school communication through strategic partnerships with national education organizations, expanding resources and professional learning opportunities for members
    Expenses $528,223 · revenue $316,343
  • National Awards Programs: Each year, NSPRA honors those whose professional practice and leadership have had a positive, lasting impact on schools and the school PR community through Individual Recognition Awards. NSPRA also honors excellent work through the National School Communication Awards contests: Gold Medallion Awards, Golden Achievement Awards, Publications and Digital Media Awards. With the Mark of Distinction, NSPRA recognizes exemplary chapters (affiliates) for outstanding efforts to support the professional development of their members and NSPRA.
    Expenses $133,727 · grants $9,453 · revenue $252,010

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-6060603
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B030)
Group exemption
8253 (23 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,578,513
Income (IRS master file)
$3,291,542

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$3,217,329$3,387,418$2,578,513XML
990August 2024$3,220,170$3,240,436$2,673,505XML
990August 2023$2,666,199$2,736,761$2,816,423XML
990August 2022$2,485,755$2,182,081$2,577,629IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 52-6060603).

Questions about NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION is 52-6060603.
Is NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS 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 SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Barbara Hunter.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $231,426 (Barbara Hunter, Executive Director).
How much revenue does NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,217,329, expenses of $3,387,418 and total assets of $2,578,513 at year end.

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