Nonprofit · EIN 52-6060603
NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · DERWOOD, MD 20855
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,217,329 | $3,387,418 | -$170,089 | $2,578,513 | $882,680 | $1,695,833 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,220,170 | $3,240,436 | -$20,266 | $2,673,505 | $817,907 | $1,855,598 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 (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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hunter | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $231,426 | $15,630 |
| Mellissa Braham | Associate Director Officer | 40 | $162,492 | $6,503 |
| Tommy Jones | Senior Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,972 | $5,157 |
| Melissa McConnell | Manager Professional Development a Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,669 | $4,027 |
| Colleen Lewallen | Manager Seminar and Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,356 | $7,347 |
| Julia Burgos | VP at Large for Engagement Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Perlow | VP - Northeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Crowder | VP - Southeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Potter | VP - South Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Beil | VP - Northwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dericco | VP - Southwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Heath | VP - Mideast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri McHugh | VP - North Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Chandler | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Allen | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Vega | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Janine Thorn | VP - Diversity Engagement Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rosanna Mucetti | VP at Large - Superintendents Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hunter | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $220,815 | $24,508 |
| Mellissa Brahm | Associate Director Officer | 40 | $152,690 | $5,441 |
| Tommy Jones | Senior Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,849 | $24,541 |
| Jennifer Dericco | VP - Southwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Heath | VP - Mideast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri McHugh | VP - North Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Campbell | VP - Northwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Perlow | VP - Northeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Burgos | VP at Large for Engagement Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jake Potter | VP - South Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Warner | VP - Southeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Allen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Kedjidjian | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Rosanna Mucetti | VP at Large - Superintendents Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Vega | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janine Thorn | VP - Diversity Engagement Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hunter | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $201,684 | $20,034 |
| Mellissa Brahm | Associate Director Officer | 40 | $144,997 | $16,626 |
| Jake Potter | VP - South Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Jentz | VP - North Central Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Campbell | VP - Northwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Heath | VP - Mideast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dericco | VP - Southwest Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Burgos | VP at Large for Engagement Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Perlow | VP - Northeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Warner | VP - Southeast Region Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Allen | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Kedjidjian | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed | VP at Large - Superintendents Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Music Watson | VP 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
- Website
- www.NSPRA.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
NSPRA advances public education by building understanding and empowering professionals to communicate strategically, earn trust and cultivate relationships.
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 membersExpenses $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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,217,329 | $3,387,418 | $2,578,513 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,220,170 | $3,240,436 | $2,673,505 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,666,199 | $2,736,761 | $2,816,423 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,485,755 | $2,182,081 | $2,577,629 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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.
Organizations in its group exemption (23)
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1904080 · DERWOOD, MD · last filed 990 for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 58-1662643 · DAVIDSON, NC · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 05-0605916 · OWENSBORO, KY · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 52-2050152 · FRANKLIN, TN · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 57-0791563 · SUMTER, SC · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1814964 · COVINGTON, GA · last filed 990-N for 2023
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1794524 · ROCKVILLE, MD · last filed 990-N for 2020
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 42-1364521 · DUBUQUE, IA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1794518 · DENVER, CO · last filed 990-N for 2022
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 88-0642448 · HOLYOKE, MA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1794517 · ARLINGTON, VA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 73-1030723 · LAWTON, OK · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1814960 · LANSING, KS · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 52-1974172 · PARSIPPANY, NJ · last filed 990-N for 2021
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1823755 · PELHAM, AL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 54-1794526 · OCALA, FL · last filed 990-N for 2022
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 86-0666423 · PHOENIX, AZ · last filed 990-N for 2020
- NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION EIN 91-1305044 · MONROE, WA · last filed 990-N for 2016
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