National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics reported $10.4 million in revenue and $11.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $69.21 went to program services, $29.58 to management and general costs and $1.21 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 75.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $350,156 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $12MFor context, the median across 192 covered science & technology charities: $84.33 programs, $15.67 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 69.2% | 83.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 29.6% | 15.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.50 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.7% | 51.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 75.8% | 19.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $350,156 | $513,729 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.01% | 1.72% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 13 | 94.3% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseConferences and professional development - nctm typically holds an annual meeting and exposition along with some smaller regional and virtual conferences each year, with an average combined attendance of 10,000. Teachers of mathematics and others attend presentations, lectures, panel discussions and workshops and view exhibits of the latest mathematics educational materials and innovations. Nctm offers a diverse array of professional development events, services, and online resources
Membership - founded in 1920, nctm is the world's largest mathematics education organization with 20,000 members and more than 200 affiliates throughout the united states and canada. Nctm members receive a wide range of resources related to the teaching and learning of mathematics from prekindergarten through higher education
Publications and standards - principles and standards for school mathematics (2000) outlines the essential components of a high-quality school mathematics program and calls for all students to engage in more challenging mathematics. Curriculum focal points (2006) identifies three important topics at each grade level from pre-k12 and is the next step in implementing the standards. Principles to actions: ensuring mathematical success for all (2015) describes the principles and actions that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for all students. Nctm's three-book series…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $309,913 | $0 | $40,243 | $350,156 |
| DIR OF IT & ADMIN SRVCS Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $197,455 | $0 | $41,864 | $239,319 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $206,292 | $0 | $25,302 | $231,594 |
| ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIR. Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $197,963 | $0 | $13,589 | $211,552 |
| AED FOR CONTENT & PROF. LEARN. Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $176,694 | $0 | $31,638 | $208,332 |
| DIR OF PUBL. & CREATIVE SVCS Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $130,896 | $0 | $40,813 | $171,709 |
| DIR OF MEMBERSHIP & MRKTG Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $154,380 | $0 | $10,740 | $165,120 |
| PRESIDENT (UNTIL 09/24) Director/trustee, officer, 18.75 hrs/week | $29,342 | $0 | $0 | $29,342 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $713K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 527
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| FREEMAN AUDIO-DECO Services on site conferences | $845,219 |
| BRIGHT KEY INC Support services | $386,392 |
| REMOTE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC Payroll services | $340,481 |
| SHOWCARE Registration services | $264,578 |
| QUAD GRAPHICS Journal service fees | $262,585 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 18 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics totaling $626K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics spent in FY2025, $69.21 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics reported that 69.2% of its $11.6 million in expenses went to program services, 29.6% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Council of Teachers of Mathematics pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Council of Teachers of Mathematics reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $350,156, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Council of Teachers of Mathematics get its money?
Of $10.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 2.7% came from contributions and grants and 75.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Council of Teachers of Mathematics a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-6057004 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202621049349301017 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202530939349300413 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202441039349301134 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202330979349300523 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202113549349301011 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202013189349303391 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-6057004: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.