National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
BUILDING EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE TO GIVE ALL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS.
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NIET’s work, impacting more than 300,000 educators and 3 million students, has helped our nation’s schools and districts better teacher instruction and earn historic results in student achievement.
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Mission
Building educator excellence to give all students the opportunity for success.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show National Institute for Excellence in Teaching with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Institute for Excellence in Teaching is a registered education nonprofit based in Scottsdale, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 202268389. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $34M in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202268389. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is located in Scottsdale, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 7333 E Doubletree Ranch Road Suite, United States.
Based on official tax filings, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching has $34M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $34M in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
NIET’s work, impacting more than 300,000 educators and 3 million students, has helped our nation’s schools and districts better teacher instruction and earn historic results in student achievement. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $34M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to National Institute for Excellence in Teaching are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202268389, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
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18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
- What is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching?
- National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scottsdale, United States. NIET’s work, impacting more than 300,000 educators and 3 million students, has helped our nation’s schools and districts better teacher instruction and earn historic results in student achievement.
- When was National Institute for Excellence in Teaching founded?
- National Institute for Excellence in Teaching was founded in 2004.
- Who leads National Institute for Excellence in Teaching?
- Dr Joshua H Barnett serves as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
- Where is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching located?
- Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, United States.
- What is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching trustworthy?
- National Institute for Excellence in Teaching has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202268389.
- What is National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's website?
- https://www.niet.org