National Taxpayers Union
- Assets
- $8.5m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1009116
Organization Overview
National Taxpayers Union, operating under the name Ntu, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ntu employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ntu is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ntu generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOBILIZE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO CONTROL AND REDUCE BUDGET DEFICITS AND THE NATIONAL DEBT, DEFEND AND EXPAND THE GAINS OF RECENT TAX REFORM AND TAXPAYER RIGHTS LEGISLATION, AND ADVOCATE FOR PRAGMATIC LIMITED GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS IN ALL BRANCHES AND AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES OUTREACH TO SUPPORTERS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ADVOCACY COMMUNITY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TAXES, BUDGETS, REGULATIONS, CONSUMER ISSUES THAT INTERSECT WITH TAXPAYER INTERESTS, TAX ADMINISTRATION, AND FREE-MARKET ECONOMIC ISSUES RANGING FROM COMPETITION POLICY TO STRATEGIES FOR COMBATTING INFLATION. NTU CONDUCTS THIS OUTREACH THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, PRESS RELEASES AND OP-EDS, BROADCAST MEDIA INTERVIEWS, APPEARANCES AT CONFERENCES, PORTIONS OF DIRECT MAIL LETTERS AND EMAILS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS. THIS CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NTU RATES CONGRESS, AN ANNUAL SCORECARD BASED ON ROLL CALL VOTES TAKEN BY LAWMAKERS.
LOBBYING: THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES NTU'S CONTACTS WITH OFFICIALS OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES, TESTIMONIES, AND COMMENTS AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OVER TAX, BUDGET, AND REGULATORY PROPOSALS, AND COALITION-BUILDING ON THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THOSE ADVOCACY PURPOSES. THIS CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH THE USE OF ACTION-ORIENTED EMAILS, CERTAIN TYPES OF TRADITIONAL AND TARGETED SOCIAL MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING, AS WELL AS CERTAIN PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS VIA DIRECT MAIL AND EMAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Henchman Executive Vp, Ntuf | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Brandon Arnold Executive Vp, Ntu | Officer | 38 | $198,919 |
Peter J Sepp President/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 33.5 | $127,280 |
Evangelineleah Vukmir VP Of State Affairs | 40 | $179,579 | |
Al Canata VP Of Strategic Prtnrships | 24 | $97,629 | |
Tyler Martinez Senior Attorney | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Black Rock Group Communications Consulting | 12/30/22 | $230,732 |
Arena Llc Website Design, Ad Production/placement | 12/30/22 | $164,287 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,559,962 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,330 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,559,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,746 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,590,708 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,000 |
| 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. | $360,524 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,914 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,000,926 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,553 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,877 |
| Payroll taxes | $99,328 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,712 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,426 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $98,448 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $368,570 |
| Advertising and promotion | $290,321 |
| Office expenses | $39,151 |
| Information technology | $43,127 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $133,000 |
| Travel | $66,147 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,402 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,724,712 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,158,732 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $948,571 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $440,510 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,092 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,237 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,665,127 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,267,898 |
| Total assets | $8,541,167 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,627 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,690,350 |
| Total liabilities | $1,857,977 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,637,438 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,045,752 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,541,167 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Taxpayers Union has awarded $17,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE JAMES MADISON INSTITUTE PURPOSE: ANNUAL DINNER & SUBSEQUENT DINNER | $10,000 |
THE BUCKEYE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |