NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES

EIN: 237391796 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$15,721,713
Total Expenses
$16,701,549
Total Assets
$40,865,792
Net Assets
$34,088,117
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JORDAN KRAMER
Phone
2026245300
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES, founded in 1974, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $34.1M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHALLENGES FACING THE STATES, IDENTIFY AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND SERVE AS AN INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE ON GUBERNATORIAL INITIATIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $15,184,628 Revenue: $208,678

DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, THE NGA CENTER ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL POLICY CHALLENGES THROUGH TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, POLICY ACADEMIES...

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DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, THE NGA CENTER ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL POLICY CHALLENGES THROUGH TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, POLICY ACADEMIES, LEARNING COLLABORATIVES, RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, AND NATIONAL CONVENINGS.THE NGA CENTER LED TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION POLICY WORK UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF COLORADO GOVERNOR JARED POLIS' LET'S GET READY INITIATIVE. THIS WORK INVOLVED HOSTING A SERIES OF NATIONAL CONVENINGS AND GATHERING RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA TO BETTER ALIGN EDUCATION SYSTEMS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE JOBS OF TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. IN THE WORKFORCE SECTOR, THE NGA CENTER CONTINUED TO CONVENE GOVERNORS TEAMS FOCUSED ON REMOVING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FROM PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS AND MOVING TOWARDS SKILLS BASED HIRING. ADDITIONALLY, THE NGA CENTER CONTINUED TO CONVENE GOVERNORS WORKFORCE ADVISORS AND WORKFORCE BOARD LEADERS FOR BIANNUAL CONVENINGS, INCLUDING IN OCTOBER 2024 IN CONNECTICUT AND MARCH 2025 IN WASHINGTON, DC.THE NGA CENTER CONTINUED TO SUPPORT GOVERNORS WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK, INCLUDING SUPPORTING GOVERNORS AROUND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH, AND HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE POLICY. THIS INCLUDED SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS AND CONVENINGS WITH GOVERNORS ADVISORS. THE NGA CENTER FACILITATED THE GOVERNORS HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORS COUNCIL (GHSAC), BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 50 HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORS FROM STATES AND TERRITORIES FOR THE SUMMER MEETING IN AUGUST 2024. TOPICS INCLUDED CYBERSECURITY, AI, SCHOOL SAFETY, CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, SAFETY AT MAJOR EVENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, AND POST-INCIDENT COORDINATION.ADDITIONALLY, IN THE FALL OF 2024 THE NGA CENTER HOSTED AN INAUGURAL CONVENING ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY, BRINGING TOGETHER AI ADVISORS AND NATIONAL EXPERTS FOR A MULTI-DAY DISCUSSION ON HOW STATES ARE ADDRESSING RELEVANT QUESTIONS IN AI POLICY AND USAGE. FINALLY, ACROSS THE ENTIRE NGA CENTER, POLICY ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO OUR NATION'S GOVERNORS THROUGH ROUTINE VIRTUAL BRIEFINGS, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND CALLS, AND HUNDREDS OF RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,178,210
Program Service Revenue $208,678
Investment Income $2,322,247
Other Revenue $12,578
TOTAL REVENUE $15,721,713

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,801,100
Fundraising Expenses $25,022
Program Expenses $15,184,628
Other Expenses $9,900,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,701,549

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,721,713 $15,802,658 0.0%
Expenses $16,701,549 $15,117,735 +0.1%
Net Income $-979,836 $684,923 -2.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
1
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$1,143,802
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
2
$687,599
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GOV WES MOORE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MCBRIDE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer
$0 $15,156 $480,131
LEANNE WILSON SECRETARY/COO 15.00
Officer
$0 $20,278 $357,018
JORDAN KRAMER TREASURER/CFO 15.00
Officer
$0 $38,768 $306,653
TIMOTHY BLUTE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$0 $51,646 $376,823
RYAN MARTIN DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$0 $47,086 $310,776
SETH GERSON PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$0 $33,666 $195,659
BRITTNEY ROY PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$0 $17,302 $171,660
AMANDA WINTERS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$0 $17,616 $168,924
JORDAN HYNES PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$0 $13,018 $162,625
DANIEL LAUF PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$0 $6,220 $159,834
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,721,713 $16,701,549 $40,865,792 $-979,836
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $13,311,262 $15,413,151 $33,504,764 $-2,101,889
2022 $14,545,573 $12,760,370 $32,762,876 $1,785,203
2022 $14,545,573 $11,490,400 $34,032,847 $3,055,173
2021 $16,037,440 $15,373,527 $36,736,183 $663,913
2020 $24,219,231 $20,973,639 $31,982,408 $3,245,592
2019 $19,022,487 $21,321,316 $27,186,910 $-2,298,829
2018 $19,963,160 $16,875,933 $29,219,192 $3,087,227
2017 $15,865,611 $18,667,945 $25,568,744 $-2,802,334
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