2025-11-17T12:48:12+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 135 West 50th Street New York NY 10020 990 2024-01-01 131896510 National League for Nursing NATI 2029092500 2600 VIRGINIA AVE NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20037 BEVERLY MALONE PRESIDENT & CEO 2029092500 2025-11-17 true Aaron Shapiro P01333816 2128127000 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BEVERLY MALONE 2600 VIRGINIA AVE NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20037 12061036 false X WWW.NLN.ORG X 1952 DC SEE SCHEDULE O. 11 11 51 500 0 40000 107500 7025610 7275940 102445 647573 2137122 2255137 9305177 10286150 39377 35000 0 5736240 5726565 0 0 5583896 4861633 11359513 10623198 -2054336 -337048 9552989 10227571 5753781 6783952 3799208 3443619 SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 6871670 35000 7275940 THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING IS DEVELOPING NURSES FOR NURSING FACULTY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TESTING SERVICES, NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES. THEY HELP NURSE EDUCATORS FULFILL THEIR ROLES, ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF NURSING EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN SETTING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE DATA ABOUT NURSING PROGRAMS AND THEIR STUDENTS. 6871670 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 69 0 51 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false true true true true false true true true true true true true true true false false false CA DC NY X PAUL WEILER 2029092500 2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20037 MARK C HAND TREASURER 2.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA A SHARPNACK NLN CHAIR 2.0 4.0 X X 0 0 0 TEDRA SMITH SECRETARY 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 YOLANDA M VANRIEL NLN CHAIR-ELECT 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ANNE MARIE FINK GOVERNOR AT LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 AUDREY BEAUVAIS GOVERNOR AT LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHERYL L HOYING PUBLIC MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH CAIN PUBLIC MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MAJEDA EL-BANNA GOVERNOR AT LARGE 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MARK A VOGT PUBLIC MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 WALTER G BUMPHUS PUBLIC MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANH-THU VU CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35.0 4.0 X 49827 0 1558 BEVERLY MALONE PRESIDENT & CEO 35.0 4.0 X 636449 0 24958 Michael Karkowsky Deputy CFO 35.0 4.0 X 95651 0 2714 JANICE BREWINGTON CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 260844 0 7015 LINDA CHRISTENSEN CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 289572 0 15370 MIKE KEATON DEPUTY CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 184264 0 7592 ROBERT KRISTEK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.0 0.0 X 213612 0 9141 TERESA SHELLENBARGER CNEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.0 0.0 X 220958 0 7584 DODIE SERAFINI DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT 35.0 0.0 X 161690 0 17163 ELIZABETH REYNA DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP 35.0 8.0 X 115986 0 18691 Kellie Bryant Director, Center for Innovation in Education Excellence 35.0 0.0 X 149808 0 0 LARRY SIMMONS SR. 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTITFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true Emory University PO Box 935084 Atlanta GA 311935084 580566256 30000 Research Grant 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds THE RESEARCH GRANTS ARE MONITORED USING A SYSTEMATIC PROCESS. THE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER MONITORS THE GRANTS WITH A TRACKING SPREADSHEET, WHICH INCLUDES: RECIPIENT'S NAME, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AMOUNT AWARDED, DUE DATES FOR INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS, DATES REPORTS WERE SUBMITTED, DATES FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, AND APPROVAL OF INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS. RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INTERIM REPORTS AND A FINAL REPORT FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME DEPENDING ON THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS. AFTER RECIPIENTS RECEIVE THEIR FIRST CHECK, FUNDS ARE DISBURSED EITHER EVERY SIX MONTHS, THEREAFTER UNTIL THE GRANT ENDS, OR DEPENDING ON THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS. BEFORE ANY FUNDS ARE RECEIVED, THE INTERIM REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED TIME PERIOD AND APPROVED. IF A RECIPIENT REQUESTS A CHANGE IN THE RESEARCH DESIGN, BUDGET OR FOR PERSONAL REASONS (E.G. ILLNESS), A RESEARCH MODIFICATION FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED. THE REQUEST IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER OR OTHER DESIGNATED STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE GRANT TO MAKE A DECISION. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER OR STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GRANT PROCESS MAY DISCUSS THE REQUEST WITH THE APPROPRIATE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW AND DECISION. THE INITIAL BOARD APPROVAL IS DONE AT THE BUDGET APPROVAL. THE AMOUNTS ARE SET AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR BY THE RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. THE BUDGETS ARE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. AT THIS TIME A COMMITTEE IS FORMED TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE GRANTS. THE COMMITTEE SELECTS THE INDIVIDUALS AND AWARDS THE GRANTS. 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DIRECTOR OF CREDENTIALING 184137 0 1000 0 0 0 5569 0 936 0 191642 0 0 0 DODIE SERAFINI DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT 159690 0 2000 0 0 0 5092 0 12071 0 178853 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments SEVERAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES RECEIVED BONUSES WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE CEO, BEVERLY MALONE, AND DECIDED UPON BASED ON HER DISCRETION. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING, INC. WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE NURSING SERVICES AND NURSING EDUCATION. NLN PROVIDES EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, PRIMARILY FOR ITS MEMBERS, IN THE FIELD OF NURSING. A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF REVENUES ARE DERIVED FROM FEES FOR TESTING SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP DUES. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION TO BUILD A STRONG AND DIVERSE NURSING WORKFORCE TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF THE NATION AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING IMPLEMENTS ITS MISSION GUIDED BY FOUR DYNAMIC AND INTEGRATED CORE VALUES THAT PERMEATE THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE REFLECTED IN ITS WORK: CARING: PROMOTING HEALTH, HEALING, AND HOPE IN RESPONSE TO THE HUMAN CONDITION; INTEGRITY: RESPECTING THE DIGNITY AND MORAL WHOLENESS OF EVERY PERSON WITHOUT CONDITIONS OR LIMITATION; DIVERSITY: AFFIRMING THE UNIQUENESS OF AND DIFFERENCES AMONG PERSONS, IDEAS, VALUES, AND ETHNICITIES; EXCELLENCE: CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGIES WITH DARING INGENUITY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION WHOSE MEMBERS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES A MEMBER TO ONE VOTE AT ANY ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ON EACH MATTER BEING CONSIDERED AT SUCH APPLICABLE MEETING. ACADEMIC EDUCATION AGENCY MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES ONE AGENCY TO ONE VOTE ON EACH MATTER BEING CONSIDERED AT ANY ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND BENEFITS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. ASSOCIATE AGENCY MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES WITHIN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders CHANGES IN THE BYLAWS ARE TO BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. DURING THE REVIEW THE COMMITTEE WILL DISCUSS WITH THE MANAGEMENT ANY ISSUES, CONCERNS OR RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTING FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE 990 TAX RETURN. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING BOARD GOVERNORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED ONCE A YEAR BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE STATEMENTS ARE GIVEN TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S ASSISTANTS TO REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A CONFLICT, THEY WILL REPORT THE CONFLICT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND/OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF CONFLICT AND NECESSARY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN. IF A CONFLICT ARISES WITH THE CEO, THEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS INFORMED AND THE CEO OR ANYBODY ELSE THAT HAS A CONFLICT WILL BE RECUSED. TRUSTEES WERE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IN 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS GOALS FOR THE CEO AT THE TIME SHE IS EVALUATED FOR THE PRIOR YEAR AND UPCOMING YEAR. AT THAT TIME THEY WILL SET HER COMPENSATION FOR THE YEAR. WHEN THEY AGREE ON THE COMPENSATION, THEY WILL PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR APPROVAL. THIS WAS DONE DURING 2024 AND SUBSEQUENTLY DONE IN 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS ON REQUEST ALONG WITH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUESTED. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees CONSULTING & OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES - Total Expense: 1615617, Program Service Expense: 1252320, Management and General Expenses: 363297, Fundraising Expenses: ; ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDU IN NURS 3343 PEACHTREE ROAD NE SUITE ATLANTA GA 30326 133927791 ACCREDITATION NY 501(c)(3) 10 NAT LEAG NUR true NLN FOUNDATION FOR NURSING EDUCATION 2600 VIRGINIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20037 753032867 SUPPORT MISSI NY 501(c)(3) 7 NAT LEAG NUR true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false