NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION

EIN: 521009116

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,989,762
Total Expenses
$3,522,092
Total Assets
$10,279,821
Net Assets
$8,680,349
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
PETER J SEPP
Phone
7036835700
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

NTU IS THE "VOICE OF AMERICA'S TAXPAYERS." NTU WORKS FOR A SIMPLE AND FAIR TAX SYSTEM THAT ENABLES PROSPERITY FOR ALL AND RESPECTS TAXPAYERS' CIVIL RIGHTS, LEAN AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND REGULATIONS, SUSTAINABLE FISCAL POLICIES TO AVOID NATIONAL BANKRUPTCY, AND PERMANENT LIMITS ON TAXES, SPENDING AND DEBT. NTU ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY UTILIZING THE MOST EFFECTIVE PRO-TAXPAYER TEAM ON CAPITOL HILL AND IN THE STATES. OUR LOBBYING SKILLS, MEDIA SAVVY, POLICY EXPERTISE, AND REPUTATION FOR ADVANCING PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS ARE UNRIVALED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,058,151

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $428,993

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...

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,895,332
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $94,430
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,989,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,777,854
Fundraising Expenses $435,324
Program Expenses $2,487,144
Other Expenses $1,671,348
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,522,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,989,762 $3,965,508 +0.3%
Expenses $3,522,092 $3,601,152 0.0%
Net Income $1,467,670 $364,356 +3.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
30
Volunteers
40

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
5
$277,449
Total Directors
13
$277,449
Key Employees
1
$277,259
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETER J SEPP PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR 30.50
Officer Director
$143,873 $41,592 $277,449
MICHAEL D FRYT CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH G LEHMAN VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK FULLER TREASURER/DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON PECK SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY CHAMBERLIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON COUPAL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE FORBES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KR KAMON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID L KEATING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SLEMROD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICHARD VEDDER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARI D WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON D ARNOLD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,NTU 38.00
Key Emp
$230,573 $34,551 $277,259
JOSEPH D HENCHMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,NTUF 0.00
Highest
$0 $28,363 $282,075
EVANGELINE LEAH M VUKMIR SENIOR VP OF STATE AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$190,267 $27,769 $218,036
TYLER L MARTINEZ SENIOR ATTORNEY 0.00
Highest
$0 $7,768 $190,109
AL CANATA VP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 22.00
Highest
$98,827 $33,389 $213,074
LINDSEY CARPENTER ATTORNEY 0.00
Highest
$0 $7,176 $167,602
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
2024 $4,989,762 $3,522,092 $10,279,821 $1,467,670
2023 $3,965,508 $3,601,152 $8,887,437 $364,356
2022 $4,590,708 $2,724,712 $8,541,167 $1,865,996
2021 $3,253,074 $2,559,191 $5,226,881 $693,883
2021 $3,253,074 $2,559,191 $5,226,881 $693,883
2020 $6,826,311 $6,479,410 $4,444,762 $346,901
2019 $6,812,474 $5,704,511 $4,071,221 $1,107,963
2018 $3,155,726 $2,891,540 $2,788,407 $264,186
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