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National Association of Charter School Authorizers

Promote establishment and operation of quality charter schools through responsible oversight in the public interest.

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Education Chicago, IL EIN 841553195 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About National Association of Charter School Authorizers

NACSA advances and strengthens the ideas and practices of authorizing so students and communities—especially those who are historically under-resource­d—thrive.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B02
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Promote establishment and operation of quality charter schools through responsible oversight in the public interest.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B02
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Association of Charter School Authorizers is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 841553195. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Association of Charter School Authorizers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

National Association of Charter School Authorizers is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Association of Charter School Authorizers has $7M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Association of Charter School Authorizers is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Association of Charter School Authorizers. 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.

National Association of Charter School Authorizers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

NACSA advances and strengthens the ideas and practices of authorizing so students and communities—especially those who are historically under-resourced—thrive. National Association of Charter School Authorizers is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among education charities registered in United States: National Association of Charter School Authorizers's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to National Association of Charter School Authorizers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Association of Charter School Authorizers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841553195, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Marcus Karega Rausch
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison B•••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amy R••• K•••• - M••••••• P••••••
CLIENT SERVI
AM
Amy R••• K•••• - V• A•••••••••
ENGAGEMENT
BR
Brian G•••••
Chief Financial Offi
EB
Ebony L••
VICE CHAIR
EL
Elisa W•••••••• - S••••• D•••••••
STRATEGIC IN
EL
Elisa W•••••••• - V• P•••••••••••
AND DEVELOPM
EL
Elliot S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
FR
Frederick H•••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James M••••••• - O•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Jose C•••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Jose C••••••••••••• - O•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joseph E•••••••
SECRETARY
KE
Kelli P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kristin M•••••
CHIEF OF STA
KR
Kristin M••••• - S••••• P••••••
CONSULTING S
MA
Marcus K••••• R•••••
PRESIDENT AN
MA
Mashea A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael C•••••••••
CFO
PA
Patrick D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
PH
Phoebe A••••••• - V••• P••••••••
DEVELOPMENT
RO
Robbyn W••••
TREASURER
SA
Sara M•••
CHAIR
SC
Scott P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Association of Charter School Authorizers This page 89 $6.8 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Association of Charter School Authorizers

What is National Association of Charter School Authorizers?
National Association of Charter School Authorizers is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. NACSA advances and strengthens the ideas and practices of authorizing so students and communities—especially those who are historically under-resourced—thrive.
When was National Association of Charter School Authorizers founded?
National Association of Charter School Authorizers was founded in 2000.
Who leads National Association of Charter School Authorizers?
Marcus Karega Rausch serves as CEO.
Where is National Association of Charter School Authorizers located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is National Association of Charter School Authorizers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Association of Charter School Authorizers trustworthy?
National Association of Charter School Authorizers has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Association of Charter School Authorizers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841553195.
What is National Association of Charter School Authorizers's website?
http://www.qualitycharters.org