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Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA)

Website:

nonprofitquarterly.org/
Location:

Boston, MA
Tax ID:

20-4080038
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2023):

Revenue: $2,607,552
Expenses: $3,672,481
Assets: $2,767,649
Type:

Nonprofit Education and Journalist Group
Formation:

2005
Interim CEO:

Sara Hudson

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The Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) is a left-of-center nonprofit that runs Nonprofit Quarterly, a quarterly magazine first published in 1999 that focuses on nonprofits and civil advocacy. The group advocates for the critical race theory-influenced concept of equity, stating it is focused on “equity-centered leadership, philanthropy, racial equity, economic justice, and nonprofit advocacy and public policy.”  1

Background

The Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) runs Nonprofit Quarterly, a magazine and news website that publishes materials on nonprofit education and social advocacy issues. As part of the group’s social advocacy, it examines issues such as racism, climate change, and health advocacy, as well as immigration and LGBT issues.  1

NINA advocates for the critical race theory-influenced concept of equity, stating it is focused on “equity-centered leadership, philanthropy, racial equity, economic justice, and nonprofit advocacy and public policy.”  1

Activities

Nonprofit Quarterly has published material on its site advocating for “Queer Resistance,” pointing out ways that nonprofits can resist “those in power have long been terrified of queer joy.”  2

Nonprofit Quarterly has also published material on its site that is heavily critical of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the second Trump administration. The articles claim that ICE is responsible for the loss of learning of children in schools, increasing traumatic experiences for teenagers and children, engaging in racial profiling, and cultivating “fear among Latinx people regardless of immigration status.”  3  4  5

Nonprofit Quarterly publishes a column called “Notes from the Frontlines” focusing on how nonprofits can influence the current politics. One article, entitled “Voices from the Frontlines of Christian Organizing,” claims the Trump administration is blurring the line between church and state, such as through the “integration of religious symbolism and language into public events such as the memorial for Charlie Kirk” and the formation of a White House “‘Anti-Christan Bias Task Force.”  6

Funding

In 2023, the Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) reported $2,607,552 in revenue, $3,672,481 in expenses, and $2,767,649 in total assets.  7

The Ford Foundation has given $2,650,000 to NINA from 2007 to 2024. In 2024, a $400,000 grant to NINA was described as “[g]eneral support to foster an active, engaged, equity-minded, and sometimes disruptive civil sector.”  8

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has given $3 million to NINA between 2010 and 2025.  9

In 2024, the Surdna Foundation gave $100,000 to NINA, $150,000 in 2023, and $50,000 in 2022.  10

In 2023, Humanity United gave $100,000 to NINA.  11

In 2023, the Marguerite Casey Foundation gave $200,000 to NINA, as well as $135,000 2022.  12

In 2022, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund gave $50,000 to NINA.  13

In 2021, the National Philanthropic Trust gave $2 million to NINA.  14

In 2019, the Kresge Foundation gave $250,000 to NINA.  15

In 2017, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation gave $100,000 to NINA.  16

People

As of October 2025, Sara Hudson was the interim CEO and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Quarterly. Hudson’s other work has included developing New Orleans’ first centralized disaster response system, NOLA Ready. She has also worked with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the U.S. Department of Justice.  1

As of October 2025, Alison Stine was a senior editor for Nonprofit Quarterly, covering stories on climate, health, and education. Stine holds a PhD from Ohio University and was a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University. She has also worked at Salon and as a freelance reporter with the New York Times.  1

As of October 2025, Chris Cardona was a member of the NINA board. Cardona is the managing director for discovery, exploration, and programs at the MacArthur Foundation. Previously, he worked for the Ford Foundation, the TCC Group, and Hispanics in Philanthropy. He has previously chaired the boards of Red Hook Initiative and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, and is also on the advisory board of Capitalize Good.  1

References

  1. “About NPQ – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, September 4, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/about-us/.
  2. McNeill, Zane. “Learning from Histories of Queer Resistance – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, September 25, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/learning-from-histories-of-queer-resistance/. 
  3. Reyes, Mikey. “Protecting Immigrant Rights, One Drink at a Time – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, October 16, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/protecting-immigrant-rights-one-drink-at-a-time/. 
  4. Stine, Alison. “School Drop-off and Pickup in the Age of Ice – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, October 31, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/school-drop-off-and-pickup-in-the-age-of-ice/.
  5. Carrazana, Chabeli. “‘They Are Hunting Us’: Child Care Workers in DC Go Underground amid Ice Crackdown – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, October 8, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/they-are-hunting-us-child-care-workers-in-dc-go-underground-amid-ice-crackdown/. 
  6. Iyer, Deepa. “Voices from the Frontlines of Christian Organizing – Non Profit News: Nonprofit Quarterly.” Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly, October 30, 2025. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/voices-from-the-frontlines-of-christian-organizing/.
  7. “Nonprofit Information Networking Association,” Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990) 2023. Page 1 Part I Lines 12, 18, and 20. 
  8. “Grants Database.” Ford Foundation. Accessed October 28, 2025. https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/?search=%22Nonprofit%2BInformation%2BNetworking%2BAssociation%22. 
  9. “Grants.” Hewlett Foundation, May 7, 2025. https://hewlett.org/grants/?_grant_search=%22Nonprofit+Quarterly%22. 
  10. “Surdna Foundation,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) 2021, 2022, and 2023. Page 11 Part XIV. 
  11. “Humanity United,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) 2023. Page 11 Part XIV. 
  12. “Marguerite Casey Foundation,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) 2022 and 2023. Page 11 Part XIV. 
  13. “Rockefeller Brother Fund,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) 2022. Page 11 Part XIV. 
  14. “National Philanthropic Trust,” Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990) 2021. Schedule I. 
  15. “Kresge Foundation,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) Page 11 Part XIV. 
  16. “W.K. Kellogg Foundation,” Return of Private Foundation Exempt From Income Tax (Form 990 PF) 2017. Page 11 Part XIV. 
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: July 1, 2006

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2023 Dec Form 990 $2,607,552 $3,672,481 $2,767,649 $570,249 N $1,307,431 $1,276,080 $12,913 $520,808
    2022 Dec Form 990 $2,768,687 $2,840,674 $3,553,592 $371,863 N $1,076,708 $1,672,620 $2,062 $541,220 PDF
    2021 Dec Form 990 $5,365,752 $2,911,900 $3,729,166 $475,450 N $3,389,132 $1,708,254 $0 $536,575
    2020 Dec Form 990 $2,364,898 $2,380,041 $1,315,261 $515,397 N $1,042,246 $1,254,888 $0 $487,831
    2019 Dec Form 990 $1,868,354 $2,275,439 $1,063,610 $248,603 N $964,579 $832,298 $0 $397,865 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $3,179,472 $2,288,565 $1,531,147 $309,055 N $2,021,626 $1,026,318 $0 $440,429 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $1,952,891 $1,685,973 $649,274 $318,088 N $1,127,247 $776,944 $0 $425,247 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $1,220,294 $1,364,540 $388,588 $324,320 N $531,836 $680,574 $0 $324,526 PDF
    2015 Dec Form 990 $1,142,533 $1,269,628 $511,277 $302,763 N $636,929 $505,604 $0 $280,000 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $1,473,315 $1,107,555 $665,608 $329,999 N $1,136,368 $336,947 $0 $231,715 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $890,734 $870,995 $333,803 $363,955 N $569,060 $321,674 $0 $115,784 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $1,122,435 $1,036,564 $357,445 $407,336 N $762,886 $359,545 $4 $120,673 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $1,152,750 $998,616 $306,535 $442,297 N $821,376 $331,211 $163 $133,074 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA)

    PO BOX 961749
    Boston, MA 02196-1749