National Sam Innovation Project Inc
NSIP was established to provide a professional development process for school leaders to improve teaching and learning.
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Visit www.samsconnect.comAbout National Sam Innovation Project Inc
The National SAM Innovation Project provides a comprehensive process and set of tools designed to develop effective instructional leaders resulting in greater student success.
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Mission
NSIP was established to provide a professional development process for school leaders to improve teaching and learning.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Sam Innovation Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Sam Innovation Project Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 454454376. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Sam Innovation Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454454376. 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 Sam Innovation Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 Sam Innovation Project Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Sam Innovation Project Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Sam Innovation Project Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Sam Innovation Project Inc. 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 Sam Innovation Project Inc 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 82%). 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.
The National SAM Innovation Project provides a comprehensive process and set of tools designed to develop effective instructional leaders resulting in greater student success. National Sam Innovation Project Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to National Sam Innovation Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Sam Innovation Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454454376, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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NATIONAL SAM INNOVATION PROJECT INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Sam Innovation Project Inc
- What is National Sam Innovation Project Inc?
- National Sam Innovation Project Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Louisville, United States. The National SAM Innovation Project provides a comprehensive process and set of tools designed to develop effective instructional leaders resulting in greater student success.
- When was National Sam Innovation Project Inc founded?
- National Sam Innovation Project Inc was founded in 2011.
- Who leads National Sam Innovation Project Inc?
- Mark Shellinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is National Sam Innovation Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
- What is National Sam Innovation Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Sam Innovation Project Inc trustworthy?
- National Sam Innovation Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Sam Innovation Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454454376.
- What is National Sam Innovation Project Inc's website?
- http://www.samsconnect.com