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.
Form
990
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Chestnut Vp, COO (to 9/30/2021) | Officer | 38 | $2,862,863 |
Kevan Lawlor President, CEO / Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $2,077,508 |
Lichun MA Vp, Cio | Officer | 38 | $763,628 |
Joel Schellhammer Vp, Csio (to 9/30/2021) | Officer | 38 | $753,099 |
Michael P Walsh Vp, CFO | Officer | 38 | $711,617 |
Karen Kreza Vp, Human Resources | Officer | 38 | $600,580 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Corporation Software As A Service | 12/30/21 | $2,263,771 |
Zeno Group Inc Marketing | 12/30/21 | $1,678,737 |
Htc Global Services Inc Staffing And Recruiting | 12/30/21 | $1,093,650 |
Oracle America Inc Software As A Service | 12/30/21 | $889,227 |
Egon Zehnder International Inc Staffing And Recruiting | 12/30/21 | $842,667 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,571,162 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,524,957 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,366,955 |
Other employee benefits | $3,574,317 |
Payroll taxes | $3,423,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $130,981 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,141,898 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $103,829 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $61,274 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,109,216 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,313,297 |
Office expenses | $4,157,133 |
Information technology | $4,120,509 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,289,665 |
Travel | $816,656 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $159,075 |
Interest | $3,241,746 |
Payments to affiliates | $8,088,817 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,688,905 |
Insurance | $1,191,487 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $107,041,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,044,627 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,969,451 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $38,532,350 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,497,138 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,312,742 |
Investments—other securities | $249,883,476 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $257,462 |
Other assets | $103,199,692 |
Total assets | $484,914,450 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,302,686 |
Grants payable | $1,057,029 |
Deferred revenue | $5,085,956 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $89,000,000 |
Other liabilities | $68,906,103 |
Total liabilities | $171,351,774 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $313,562,676 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nsf International has awarded $172,745 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ANN ARBOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP3792 PONTIAC TRAILANN ARBOR MI 48105 PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,745 |
Toledo, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nsf International has recieved totaling $33,299.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Leap Lansing, MI PURPOSE: BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FUNDS USED TO PAY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST STARTUP BUSINESSES. | $33,299 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Delta Dental Plan Of Michigan Okemos, MI | $855,270,608 | $992,190,042 |
Mclaren Health Plan Inc Flint, MI | $450,183,476 | $1,045,922,622 |
St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $1,771,100,748 | $1,070,641,998 |
Saint Thomas West Hospital St Louis, MO | $949,679,305 | $1,081,181,844 |
St Cloud Hospital St Cloud, MN | $1,702,572,092 | $1,117,982,242 |
Caresource Indiana Inc Dayton, OH | $434,368,652 | $990,208,142 |
Presbyterian Medical Center Of The University Of Pennsylvania Health Philadelphia, PA | $864,132,692 | $1,007,924,819 |
Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield, MO | $547,925,906 | $1,115,699,805 |
Ssm Health Care Corporation St Louis, MO | $4,485,127,106 | $1,033,534,741 |
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN | $1,921,220,397 | $1,102,144,618 |
Ascension St John Hospital St Louis, MO | $469,518,860 | $965,978,781 |
Advocate North Side Health Network Downers Grove, IL | $946,824,836 | $901,672,521 |