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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2025 Expires: August 2027

NAEIR National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(800) 562-0955
560 McClure Street
Galesburg, IL, 61401
https://naeir.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

NAEIR National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to obtain, catalog, and redistribute donated property to its members."

Year, State Incorporated:
1977, DC

National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR) reports that it receives donations of excess product inventory from companies and corporations across the United States. After processing, the merchandise is redistributed to qualified schools, teachers, churches, and non-profit organizations that are members of NAEIR. All merchandise received by NAEIR must be used towards individuals who are ill, those in need, or minors. Member organizations may request products through catalog offers or NAEIR's online requesting website. The organization states that the merchandise is free, but member organizations must cover the costs of nominal handling charges to process product requests.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, NAEIR National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources's program expenses were:

Program services $85,670,587
Total Program Expenses $85,670,587

Chief Executive
Gary C. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$334,349

Chair of the Board
Marvin H. Dahlberg

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Credit Bureau of Galesburg

Board Size
5

Paid Staff Size
38

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Note: Former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert B. Gilstrap was the highest compensated employee, receiving $484,166.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet

Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $79,746,935, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on NAEIR National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
In-kind contributions $79,746,935
Transportation and handling fees $6,959,750
Miscellaneous income $274,510
Investment income $250,138
Membership dues and fees $206,536
Interest income $11,954
Total Income $87,449,823

Programs: 97% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $87,449,823
Total expenses: $87,961,673
  Program expenses $85,670,587
  Fundraising expenses $800,597
  Administrative expenses $1,490,489
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-511,850
Beginning Net Assets $98,076,928
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $97,565,078
Total Liabilities $1,891,351
Total Assets $99,456,429

Note: According to NAEIR's financials for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received $79,746,935 in contributed goods and services including clothing and household goods ($27,381,747), personal care and hygiene products ($21,458,836), office furniture ($9,092,081), maintenance and janitorial goods ($7,277,906), paper goods ($4,659,272), home decor ($3,776,298), craft and promotional items ($2,507,864), children's items ($2,320,512), and miscellaneous items ($1,272,419).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance