Nsf International

Organization Overview

Nsf International is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (M05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Nsf International employed 761 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nsf International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Nsf International generated $123.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.0m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Nsf International has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $2,867,074. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NSF INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


THE NSF GLOBAL LABS DIVISION PROVIDES ENGINEERING, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND TOXICOLOGY LAB AND TESTING SERVICES ACROSS ALL MAJOR INDUSTRIES. PLASTIC AND PLUMBING TESTING SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED ALONG WITH R&D SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH MARKET ENTRY FOR PLASTIC PIPING PRODUCTS SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATION TESTING. TESTING REVENUE GENERALLY CONSIST OF PRODUCT TESTING FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATION. 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 OF STANDARD.


THE NSF HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION OFFERS REFERENCE STANDARDS, CERTIFICATION, TESTING, TOXICOLOGY REVIEWS, AND AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND COSMETICS, AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD INDUSTRIES.


THE NSF FOOD SAFETY 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). REVENUE : $23,810,989 EXPENSES : $11,334,256STANDARDS: NSF INTERNATIONAL 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.REVENUE : $351,847 EXPENSES : $313,725


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Chestnut
Vp, COO (to 9/30/2021)
$2,862,863
Kevan Lawlor
President, CEO / Board Member
$2,077,508
Lichun MA
Vp, Cio
$763,628
Joel Schellhammer
Vp, Csio (to 9/30/2021)
$753,099
Michael P Walsh
Vp, CFO
$711,617
Karen Kreza
Vp, Human Resources
$600,580

Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Software As A Service
$2,263,771
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Marketing
$1,678,737
Htc Global Services Inc
Staffing And Recruiting
$1,093,650
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Software As A Service
$889,227
Egon Zehnder International Inc
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$842,667
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Investment income $2,415,646
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,201,876
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $123,475,391

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Nsf International has awarded $172,745 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP3792 PONTIAC TRAILANN ARBOR MI 48105

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000

UNITED WAY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY2305 PLATT ROADANN ARBOR MI 48103

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$42,745

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOUNDATION4510 DORR STREETTOLEDO OH 43615

Org PageRecipient Profile

Toledo, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000

THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN501 S MAPLE RDANN ARBOR MI 4

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

ANN ARBOR SPARK330 EAST LIBERTY STREETANN ARBOR MI 48105

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

FOOD GATHERERSPO BOX 131037ANN ARBOR MI 48113

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nsf International has recieved totaling $33,299.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Leap

Lansing, MI

PURPOSE: BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES.

$33,299
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$1,115,699,805
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$1,102,144,618
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$965,978,781
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