National Taxpayers Union
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Ntu employed 23 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 12/2021, Ntu generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NTU MOBILIZES ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON BEHALF OF TAX RELIEF AND REFORM, TAXPAYER RIGHTS, LOWER AND LESS WASTEFUL SPENDING, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND FREE ENTERPRISE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES PUBLIC OUTREACH ON TAXES AND REGULATIONS, CONSUMER ISSUES, SUCH AS APPEALING UNFAIR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS, AS WELL AS RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NTU'S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD. NTU INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THESE PROJECTS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND BLOG, SOCIAL MEDIA AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLACEMENTS, APPEARANCES AT CONFERENCES, PORTIONS OF THE DIRECT MAIL LETTERS AND E-MAILS, AND PRINTED MATERIALS.
LOBBYING: THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES ALL OF NTU'S CONTACTS WITH OFFICIALS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH THE USE OF ACTION-ORIENTED EMAILS, CERTAIN TYPES OF ADVERTISING, AS WELL AS MEMBER PETITIONS SENT VIA DIRECT MAIL AND EMAIL.
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES PUBLIC OUTREACH ON TAXES AND REGULATIONS, CONSUMER ISSUES, SUCH AS APPEALING UNFAIR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS, AS WELL AS RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NTU'S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD. NTU INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THESE PROJECTS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND BLOG, SOCIAL MEDIA AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLACEMENTS, APPEARANCES AT CONFERENCES, PORTIONS OF THE DIRECT MAIL LETTERS AND E-MAILS, AND PRINTED MATERIALS.
LOBBYING: THIS PROGRAM CATEGORY INCLUDES ALL OF NTU'S CONTACTS WITH OFFICIALS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH THE USE OF ACTION-ORIENTED EMAILS, CERTAIN TYPES OF ADVERTISING, AS WELL AS MEMBER PETITIONS SENT VIA DIRECT MAIL AND EMAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Arnold Executive Vp, Ntu | Officer | 39 | $179,405 |
Evangelineleah Vukmir Vice President Of State Affairs | 39 | $171,730 | |
Jessica Ward Director Of State Affairs | 39 | $121,106 | |
Peter J Sepp President/ Director | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $123,964 |
Al Canata VP Of Strategic Partnerships | 24 | $93,041 | |
Bryan Riley Director, Free Trade Initiative | 20 | $65,536 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Magnolia Medialaura Lancaster Advertising & Promotion | 12/30/20 | $112,568 |
Forward Strategies Media & Public Outreach | 12/30/20 | $105,688 |
Majority Strategies Llc Advertising & Promotion | 12/30/20 | $103,500 |
Herald Group Advertising & Promotion | 12/30/20 | $2,492,500 |
Icon Internationalomnicom Advertising & Promotion | 12/30/20 | $420,000 |
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 | $3,203,723 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $980 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,203,723 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $49,351 |
| 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 | $3,253,074 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $372,217 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,703 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $948,455 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,307 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,256 |
| Payroll taxes | $107,808 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,616 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,292 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $82,329 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $56,185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $192,467 |
| Office expenses | $60,087 |
| Information technology | $56,429 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,038 |
| Travel | $37,293 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $33,073 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,559,191 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,560,491 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $302,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $99,910 |
| 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 | $27,088 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,780 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,867,010 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,360,102 |
| Total assets | $5,226,881 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,440 |
| 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 | $5,619 |
| Total liabilities | $177,059 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,027,208 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,022,614 |
| 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 | $5,226,881 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Taxpayers Union has awarded $17,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: ANNUAL DINNER & SUBSEQUENT DINNER | $10,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Taxpayers Union has recieved totaling $16,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Offerdahl Family Foundation Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: PROVIDES CRUCIAL, IMPACTFUL RESEARCH THAT SHOWS AMERICANS HOW TAXES, GOVERNMENT SPENDING, AND REGULATIONS AFFECT THEM | $16,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,166,784 |
| Earnings | $120,153 |
| Ending Balance | $1,286,937 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Public Transit Association Washington, DC | $25,928,823 | $18,627,373 |
National Association Of Federal Credit Unions Inc Arlington, VA | $31,185,033 | $18,837,903 |
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Arlington, VA | $35,978,919 | $14,734,223 |
Nreca International Ltd Arlington, VA | $16,103,141 | $13,958,230 |
United States Telecom Association Washington, DC | $26,999,064 | $14,419,422 |
National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Washington, DC | $14,588,498 | $9,839,643 |
United States Naval Institute Annapolis, MD | $27,665,507 | $24,447,598 |
Telecommunications Industry Association Arlington, VA | $9,432,322 | $8,404,450 |
National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc Alexandria, VA | $59,067,846 | $11,675,986 |
Government Employees Benefit Association Inc Hanover, MD | $24,504,834 | $8,425,068 |
Apartment & Office Bldg Assn Washington, DC | $2,516,751 | $4,413,314 |
National Guard Association Of The United States Washington, DC | $48,257,857 | $5,434,949 |