Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
% JOSE LUIS BORRERO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
789 N DIXBORO RD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ANN ARBOR, MI481059723
D Employer identification number

38-1428955
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 215,844,636
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOSE LUIS BORRERO
789 N DIXBORO RD
ANN ARBOR,MI481059723
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.NSF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1952
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NSF INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND PLANET HEALTH.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 756
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 53,156
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 183,612,743 200,569,089
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,316,074 2,550,477
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 191,928,817 203,119,566
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 188,647 122,420
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 67,887,008 76,210,735
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 90,328,255 100,455,357
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 158,403,910 176,788,512
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 33,524,907 26,331,054
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 515,655,754 521,858,934
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 141,155,142 121,887,543
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 374,500,612 399,971,391
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: NSF INTERNATIONAL IS A GLOBAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND PLANET HEALTH.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 59,589,311 including grants of $ 122,420 ) (Revenue $ 96,887,655 )
THE NSF WATER DIVISION CERTIFIES PRODUCTS THAT COME INTO CONTACT WITH DRINKING WATER; SUCH PRODUCTS INCLUDE PLUMBING COMPONENTS, WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS, DRINKING WATER FILTERS, AND POOL & SPA EQUIPMENT. NSF PIONEERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS WHICH TREAT (OR COME IN CONTACT WITH) DRINKING WATER, TO HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND MINIMIZE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. IN 1990, THE U.S. EPA REPLACED ITS OWN DRINKING WATER PRODUCT ADVISORY PROGRAM WITH THESE NSF STANDARDS. TODAY, MOST PLUMBING CODES REQUIRE CERTIFICATION TO NSF STANDARDS FOR PIPES AND PLUMBING COMPONENTS IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,118,055 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 44,121,350 )
THE NSF GLOBAL LABS DIVISION PROVIDES ENGINEERING, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND TOXICOLOGY LAB AND TESTING SERVICES ACROSS ALL MAJOR INDUSTRIES IMPACTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, INCLUDING PLASTIC AND PLUMBING TESTING SERVICES. TESTING REVENUE GENERALLY CONSIST OF TESTING AND CERTIFYING PRODUCTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PRECISE CRITERIA THAT PRODUCTS MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED AS COMPLIANT WITH REQUIREMENTS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE RISK, INJURY, OR HAZARDS TO THE PUBLIC. IF THE PRODUCT PASSES TESTING TO THE STANDARD, THEN CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED BASED ON SAID STANDARD. IF THE PRODUCT FAILS TESTING TO THE STANDARD, THE CUSTOMER MAY AGREE TO RETESTING OF THE PRODUCT OR RECEIVE A REPORT OF FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY USE THE REPORT TO REMEDIATE PRODUCT FOR FUTURE TESTING TO THE STANDARD.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 25,115,840 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 31,371,258 )
THE NSF LIFE SCIENCES DIVISION OFFERS REFERENCE STANDARDS, CERTIFICATION, AND TESTING SERVICES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS ACROSS THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND COSMETICS, AND FUNCTIONAL FOOD INDUSTRIES TO HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND MINIMIZE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM SUCH PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,181,279 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 24,369,032 )
THE FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE DIVISION INCLUDES BOTH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD COMPOUNDS CERTIFICATION. THE FOOD EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TESTS AND CERTIFIES FOOD EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS FOR ACCEPTANCE ACROSS THE US, EUROPE, AND OTHER GLOBAL MARKETS. THE NONFOOD COMPOUNDS PROGRAM OFFERS RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR NONFOOD COMPOUNDS AND PROPRIETARY SUBSTANCES (I.E., LUBRICANTS, CLEANERS, AND WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS USED IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING).
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,130,767 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,663,131 )
FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS INCLUDES BOTH FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN AND FOOD PRODUCT CLAIMS BUSINESS WHICH FOCUSES ON ENSURING SAFETY ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN. SERVICES INCLUDE INDEPENDENT TESTING, AUDITING, AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO ASSURE SUPPLIERS, RETAILER, REGULATORS, AND CONSUMERS THAT A PRODUCT OR SYSTEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, QUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,434,166 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,136,021 )
THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS INCLUDES BOTH STANDARDS AND TOXICOLOGY. UNDER THE STANDARDS PROGRAM, NSF FACILITATES THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING NEW STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR EXISTING STANDARDS, WHICH IS OVER 80 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS. OUR TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED AND THAT OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE EQUIPPED TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS LEADING TO CONSENSUS; THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SCHEDULE/COORDINATION OF MEETINGS, SHARING ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTATION (REFERENCE STANDARDS, DATA, MEETING SUMMARIES, ETC.), COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND LEADING THE BALLOTING PROCESS FOR NEW STANDARDS AND REVISIONS TO PUBLISHED STANDARDS. THE NSF TOXICOLOGY BUSINESS PROVIDES CHEMICAL HAZARD AND RISK CHARACTERIZATION IN THE WATER, FOOD, PESTICIDES AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS SPACES. SERVICES INCLUDE EVALUATION OF PRODUCT RISK OR SAFETY, EXPERT EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE BASED ON INTENDED USE OF PRODUCT, AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED RISK CHARACTERIZATION BASED ON CHEMICAL HAZARDS INCLUDING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS AND CONTAMINANTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 13,746,212 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 28,168,184 )
4e Total program service expenses131,569,418
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
148
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
756
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: AS , BE , BR , BU , CA
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
9
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
CA , MI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
JOSE LUIS BORRERO789 N DIXBORO RD   ANN ARBOR,MI481059723 (734) 769-8010
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PEDRO SANCHA......................................................................
PRESIDENT CEOBOD MEMBER
 38.00
.................
12.00 		X   X       1,937,069 0 1,178,082
(2) LICHUN L MA......................................................................
VP CICIO TO 080924
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       1,650,272 0 498,515
(3) DAVID R PURKISS......................................................................
VP GLOBAL WATER
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       835,088 0 492,567
(4) SCOTT C MORRIS......................................................................
SVP EMLABSSVP IMLABS
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       989,737 0 287,413
(5) SEAN C ETHERIDGE......................................................................
VP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       676,970 0 342,216
(6) JOSE LUIS BORRERO......................................................................
VP CFO
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       645,584 0 232,968
(7) CHRISTOPHER MALONE......................................................................
VP FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       0 542,063 103,905
(8) DAVID LONZA......................................................................
VP GLOBAL LS TO 032224
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       0 511,831 7,874
(9) DAVID TROSIN......................................................................
SR DIR GLOBAL CERT
 38.00
.................
12.00 		        X   377,233 0 139,576
(10) SARAH KROL......................................................................
VP FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       0 432,191 77,980
(11) TOM SHEERAN......................................................................
SR DIR ENTERPRISE PROG
 38.00
.................
12.00 		        X   374,165 0 118,851
(12) CYNTHIA KADELA......................................................................
VP CPO STARTED 010824
 38.00
.................
12.00 		    X       377,777 0 91,555
(13) BALAJI KANDADAY......................................................................
SR DIR IT APPLICATIONS
 38.00
.................
12.00 		        X   336,199 0 104,457
(14) JOSH DELOS REYES......................................................................
CPO INTERIM SR DIR HR
 38.00
.................
12.00 		        X   350,974 0 12,693
(15) THERESA BELLISH......................................................................
SR DIR WATER
 38.00
.................
12.00 		        X   335,132 0 16,640
(16) THOMAS GLASGOW JR......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER CHAIRMAN
 7.00
.................
3.00 		X           237,379 0 29,333
(17) ELISABETH A HAGEN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           220,252 0 29,333
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOHN D GRAHAM........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           217,964 0 29,333
(19) PEER FL DAAMEN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           210,434 0 29,333
(20) JOAN R MENKE-SCHAENZER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           207,732 0 29,333
(21) ETHELBERT A WILLIAMS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           181,340 0 29,333
(22) MELISSA CASH........................................................................
VP CCO STARTED 082624
 38.00
.......................12.00 		    X       177,278 0 25,025
(23) MARY JANE ENGLAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER TO 062824
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           143,686 0 29,333
(24) DEAN BERGY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           141,429 0 0
(25) NANCY LURKER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           136,133 0 0
(26) TODD R GLEASON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           132,000 0 0








1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 10,891,827 1,486,085 3,935,648
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 215
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MICROSOFT CORP

ONE MICROSOFT WAY
REDMOND,WA98052 		IT SERVICES 3,009,878
MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY

755 W BIG BEAVER RD
TROY,MI48084 		EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 2,104,762
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP

290 DAVIDSON AVE
SOMERSET,NJ08873 		IT SERVICES 1,613,387
ASTRIX TECH

125 HALF MILE RD
RED BANK,NJ07701 		STAFFRECRUITING 1,591,812
THERMO ELECTRON NA

1400 NORTHPOINT PKWY
W PALM BEACH,FL33407 		LAB SERVICES 1,531,534
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 112
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a WATER 541380 96,909,107 96,909,107    
b LABS 541380 44,107,412 44,107,412    
c LIFE SCIENCES 541380 31,378,149 31,378,149    
d FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE 541380 24,374,428 24,374,428    
e FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOL 541380 2,663,720 2,663,720    
f All other program service revenue. 1,136,273 1,136,273    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 200,569,089
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 3,235,030   53,156 3,181,874
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a   188,664
b Less: rental expenses 6b   188,664
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 11,821,853 30,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 12,485,764 50,642
c Gain or (loss) 7c -663,911 -20,642
d Net gain or (loss)......... -684,553 -20,642   -663,911
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 203,119,566 200,548,447 53,156 2,517,963
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 112,420 112,420
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 10,000 10,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 9,619,130 3,847,652 5,771,478  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 54,181,003 43,829,649 10,351,354  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,200,879 2,188,498 1,012,381  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,854,271 4,169,183 685,088  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 4,355,452 3,170,962 1,184,490  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 81,251   81,251  
b Legal ......... 912,480 350,167 562,313  
c Accounting ........... 743,982   743,982  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 29,348   29,348  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 11,128,199 6,870,249 4,257,950  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,431,209 599,709 831,500  
13 Office expenses ....... 4,212,811 3,488,847 723,964  
14 Information technology ...... 5,396,414 1,890,831 3,505,583  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 3,608,296 267,732 3,340,564  
17 Travel ............ 3,475,989 2,769,669 706,320  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 270,341 75,847 194,494  
20 Interest ........... 2,544,539   2,544,539  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 51,153,804 51,153,804    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 7,398,716 2,022,811 5,375,905  
23 Insurance ... 1,346,733   1,346,733  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a FOREIGN CURRENCY FX LOSS 2,801,078 2,801,078    
b TAXES AND FEES 1,524,173 922,953 601,220  
c RECRUITING 822,959 18,586 804,373  
d ACCREDITATION FEES 622,013 621,511 502  
e All other expenses 951,022 387,260 563,762  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 176,788,512 131,569,418 45,219,094 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 17,400,903 1 30,611,207
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 132,947,060 4 131,114,380
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 7,926,893 7 7,394,714
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 6,098,193 9 6,839,179
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 142,705,173
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 88,585,636 52,314,757 10c 54,119,537
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 10,909,493 11 2,119,018
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 275,644,418 12 273,833,648
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 167,929 14 138,084
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,246,108 15 15,689,167
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 515,655,754 16 521,858,934
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 40,577,839 17 38,355,793
18 Grants payable ... 452,483 18 234,378
19 Deferred revenue ......... 5,939,243 19 5,552,742
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 70,000,000 24 50,000,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 24,185,577 25 27,744,630
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 141,155,142 26 121,887,543
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 374,500,612 27 399,971,391
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 374,500,612 32 399,971,391
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 515,655,754 33 521,858,934
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
203,119,566
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
176,788,512
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
26,331,054
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
374,500,612
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,893,938
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,754,213
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
399,971,391
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10  
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


Additional Data


Software ID:  
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 1,387,935   1,387,935
b Buildings ....   65,505,125 31,089,737 34,415,388
c Leasehold improvements   3,162,298 2,608,204 554,094
d Equipment ....   69,746,839 52,827,790 16,919,049
e Other .....   2,902,976 2,059,905 843,071
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 54,119,537
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		 273,833,648 C
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 273,833,648
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 783,299
ACCRUED INCENTIVE PLANS 5,976,291
ACCRUED MISC EXPENSES 300,901
ACCRUED OTHER TAXES AND FEES 450,051
ACCRUED PAYROLL 9,263,485
ACCRUED PLASTICS REBATES 825,057
ASC 842 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 2,840,887
RELATED PARTY PAYABLE 7,157,367
INTEREST PAYABLE 147,292
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 27,744,630
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) PER CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NSF INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES: THE ORGANIZATION ESTIMATES WHETHER THE RECOVERABILITY OF THE DEFERRED TAX ASSETS IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE ORGANIZATION USES HISTORICAL RESULTS, PROJECTED FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS BASED UPON BUSINESS PLANS, ELIGIBLE CARRYFORWARD PERIODS, TAX-PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RELEVANT CONSIDERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE LIKELIHOOD THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REALIZE THE BENEFIT OF ITS DEFERRED TAX ASSETS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS OR WHENEVER EVENTS INDICATE A REVIEW IS REQUIRED. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, NSF INTERNATIONAL HAS RECORDED A VALUATION ALLOWANCE OF $27,196,696 AGAINST THE CONSOLIDATED NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS OF $28,085,441.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 1,186,120
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 14 35 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 28,231,393
EUROPE INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND 17 78 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 34,669,811
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA   3 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 5,575,601
NORTH AMERICA NOT THE UNITED STATES 2 46 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 16,413,267
SOUTH AMERICA 10 5 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 3,023,310
SOUTH ASIA 1 5 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 3,448,044
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 2 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 714,552
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES   1 PROGRAM SERVICES WATERFOOD TESTING 54,484
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     INVESTMENTS   10,800,000
EUROPE INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND     INVESTMENTS   5,077,754
NORTH AMERICA NOT THE UNITED STATES     INVESTMENTS   6,286,140
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 46 176 115,480,476
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 46 176 115,480,476
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SOUTH AMERICA FLOOD RELIEF 10,000 EFT      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
Use of grant monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE FLOOD RELIEF GRANTS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE F, PART II, THE ORGANIZATION CONFIRMED THAT SUCH FUNDS WOULD BE USED TO AID VICTIMS OF THE DISASTER. NO ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF THE FUNDS IS OR WAS CONDUCTED GIVEN THE SHORT-TERM, EMERGENCY NATURE OF THIS ASSISTANCE.
Method of accounting for expenditures (Part I, line 3, col f) ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING METHOD IS USED.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number
38-1428955
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) UNITED WAY FOR SE MICHIGAN
3011 W GRAND BLVD STE 500
DETROIT,MI48202 		20-3099071 501C3 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) THE WOMENS CENTER OF SE MICHIGAN
501 S MAPLE RD
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		36-4338567 501C3 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) SHELTER ASSOC OF WASHTENAW CO
PO BOX 7370
ANN ARBOR,MI48107 		38-2533030 501C3 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOUNDATION
4510 DORR ST
TOLEDO,OH43615 		34-6555110 501C3 30,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) FOOD GATHERERS
1 CARROT WAY
ANN ARBOR,MI48105 		38-2853858 501C3 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1415 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 501C3 31,895       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATI
2345 CRYSTAL DR STE 800
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		75-2977151 501C3 10,525       GENERAL SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
7
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRANTS, THE ORGANIZATION CONFIRMS THAT FUND RECIPIENTS ARE QUALIFYING SEC. 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS AS NOTED ON IRS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DATABASE. FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, NO ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF THE FUNDS IS CONDUCTED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1PEDRO SANCHA
PRESIDENT CEOBOD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 833,069
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  		1,104,000
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  		1,146,861
-------------
  		31,221
-------------
  		3,115,151
-------------
  		 
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2LICHUN L MA
VP CICIO TO 080924 		(i)

(ii)		 288,129
-------------
  		405,131
-------------
  		957,012
-------------
  		473,125
-------------
  		25,390
-------------
  		2,148,787
-------------
  		907,103
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3DAVID R PURKISS
VP GLOBAL WATER 		(i)

(ii)		 345,782
-------------
  		332,218
-------------
  		157,088
-------------
  		464,439
-------------
  		28,128
-------------
  		1,327,655
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  		157,088
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4SCOTT C MORRIS
SVP EMLABSSVP IMLABS 		(i)

(ii)		 411,162
-------------
  		451,575
-------------
  		127,000
-------------
  		261,999
-------------
  		25,414
-------------
  		1,277,150
-------------
  		127,000
-------------
 
5SEAN C ETHERIDGE
VP CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 366,582
-------------
  		310,388
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		312,890
-------------
  		29,326
-------------
  		1,019,186
-------------
  		 
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6JOSE LUIS BORRERO
VP CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 421,001
-------------
  		224,583
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		201,530
-------------
  		31,438
-------------
  		878,552
-------------
  		 
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7CHRISTOPHER MALONE
VP FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE 		(i)

(ii)		  
-------------
323,791 		 
-------------
218,272 		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
68,020 		 
-------------
35,885 		 
-------------
645,968 		 
-------------
 
8DAVID LONZA
VP GLOBAL LS TO 032224 		(i)

(ii)		  
-------------
92,287 		 
-------------
240,465 		 
-------------
179,079 		 
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7,874 		 
-------------
519,705 		 
-------------
39,604
9DAVID TROSIN
SR DIR GLOBAL CERT 		(i)

(ii)		 270,683
-------------
  		106,550
-------------
  		 
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  		117,865
-------------
  		21,711
-------------
  		516,809
-------------
  		 
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10SARAH KROL
VP FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS 		(i)

(ii)		  
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321,567 		 
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110,624 		 
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51,000 		 
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26,980 		 
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510,171 		 
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11TOM SHEERAN
SR DIR ENTERPRISE PROG 		(i)

(ii)		 257,056
-------------
  		117,109
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		111,609
-------------
  		7,242
-------------
  		493,016
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
12CYNTHIA KADELA
VP CPO STARTED 010824 		(i)

(ii)		 302,777
-------------
  		75,000
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		68,085
-------------
  		23,470
-------------
  		469,332
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
13BALAJI KANDADAY
SR DIR IT APPLICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 228,746
-------------
  		107,453
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		98,315
-------------
  		6,142
-------------
  		440,656
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
14JOSH DELOS REYES
CPO INTERIM SR DIR HR 		(i)

(ii)		 225,574
-------------
  		125,400
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		12,693
-------------
  		363,667
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
15THERESA BELLISH
SR DIR WATER 		(i)

(ii)		 226,939
-------------
  		108,193
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		16,640
-------------
  		351,772
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
16THOMAS GLASGOW JR
BOARD MEMBER CHAIRMAN 		(i)

(ii)		 237,379
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		266,712
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
17ELISABETH A HAGEN
BOARD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 220,252
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		249,585
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
18JOHN D GRAHAM
BOARD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 217,964
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		247,297
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
19PEER FL DAAMEN
BOARD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 210,434
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		239,767
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
20JOAN R MENKE-SCHAENZER
BOARD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 207,732
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		237,065
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
21ETHELBERT A WILLIAMS
BOARD MEMBER 		(i)

(ii)		 181,340
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		210,673
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
22MELISSA CASH
VP CCO STARTED 082624 		(i)

(ii)		 127,278
-------------
  		50,000
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		20,808
-------------
  		4,217
-------------
  		202,303
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
23MARY JANE ENGLAND
BOARD MEMBER TO 062824 		(i)

(ii)		 143,686
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		29,333
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		173,019
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Benefit information (Part I, line 1a) EXPENSES PAID FOR TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS WERE INCURRED FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS IN 2024:DEAN BERGYJOHN GRAHAMELISABETH HAGENNANCY LURKERTHE TRAVEL EXPENSES INCLUDED SPOUSE AIRFARE AND SEAT FEES. THE BENEFITS RECEIVED FOR THE COMPANION TRAVEL WERE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE.EXPENSES PAID FOR HOUSING ALLOWANCES WERE INCURRED FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL IN 2024:PEDRO SANCHATHE HOUSING ALLOWANCE EXPENSES WERE INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUALS TAXABLE WAGES.
Listed persons compensation information (Part I, line 4) THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS IN 2024:DAVID LONZA - $131,376_______________________________________________________________________________ PART 1, LINE 4BCERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ORGANIZED UNDER IRC SECTION 457(F). THE PARTICIPANT WILL BECOME VESTED AND WILL RECEIVE A PAYOUT WHEN THE PARTICIPANT REACHES DEFINED MILESTONE AGES. ANY PORTION ACCRUED IN A GIVEN YEAR, ALONG WITH APPRECIATION OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PLAN AMOUNT IS REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II - COLUMN (C).ADDITIONALLY, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE VESTED VALUE IN THE RETIREMENT PLAN UNDER BOTH IRC SECTION 457(B) AND (F) WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE PARTICIPANT UPON DEPARTURE FROM THE COMPANY. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PAYMENTS IN 2024:LICHUN L. MA - $353,226DAVID LONZA - $47,703
Other non-fixed payments (Part I, line 7) CERTAIN EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL BONUS PLAN. THE PLAN PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A BONUS BASED ON ATTAINMENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED INDIVIDUAL, BUSINESS UNIT AND CORPORATE GOALS. THE AMOUNT OF EACH AWARD IS SET AS A PERCENTAGE OF ANNUAL SALARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPANY HAS A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) WHEREBY CERTAIN MANAGEMENT ARE AWARDED DEFERRED COMPENSATION BASED ON EBITDA %. THE AMOUNTS AWARDED UNDER THE PRIOR PLAN (ESTABLISHED IN 2016 AND COVERING TAX YEARS 2016 - 2020) ARE REPORTED ON FORM 990 AS RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II COLUMN (C) AND ARE AWARDED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST OF THE TAX YEAR FOLLOWING THE YEAR TO WHICH THE SERVICE AWARD RELATES. THE SERVICE AWARDS THEN VEST STARTING IN THE TAX YEAR FOLLOWING THE TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE AWARD BECAME EFFECTIVE, OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. THE VESTED AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED AS OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). UNDER THE LTIP PLAN ESTABLISHED IN 2021, PARTICIPANTS ARE GRANTED PERFORMANCE AWARDS FOR EACH PLAN YEAR. PERFORMANCE AWARDS ARE GRANTED TO THE PARTICIPANTS FOR EACH PLAN YEAR AND ARE EFFECTIVE AS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE PLAN YEAR. THE VALUE OF THE PERFORMANCE AWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PERCENTAGE BY WHICH THE VALUE OF THE EBITDA PERFORMANCE EXCEEDS OR FALLS BELOW THE EBITDA TARGET DETERMINED AS OF THE LAST DAY OF THE PERFORMANCE CYCLE (YEAR 3). IF EBITDA TARGETS ARE MET, THE AMOUNT BECOMES VESTED AT THE END OF THE APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE CYCLE. PAYOUT OF VESTED AWARDS GRANTED IN YEAR 1 WILL OCCUR IN YEAR 4. ACCRUAL OF AWARDS AND VESTED AMOUNTS UNDER THE 2021 LTIP PLAN WILL BE REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C). STARTING IN 2024, PERFORMANCE AWARDS GRANTED TO NON-EXECUTIVES WERE ISSUED UNDER A GRADUATED METHOD. UNDER THE GRADUATED METHOD, GRANTS ISSUED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR ARE REVALUED AND ADJUSTED AT YEAR-END BASED ON THE COMPANYS PERFORMANCE IN THAT RESPECTIVE YEAR. THE ADJUSTED LTIP VALUE WILL VEST ON DECEMBER 31ST IN THE YEAR OF GRANT ISSUANCE AND PAID OUT OVER 3 YEARS, WITH FIRST PAYMENT MADE IN MARCH OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE ADJUSTED LTIP VALUE WILL BE REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C).
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY NSFS INTERNAL TAX TEAM, WITH REVIEW AND INPUT PROVIDED BY NSFS OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS, AND IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY NSF MANAGEMENT. PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS, A COMPLETED COPY OF THE CURRENT YEAR FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEBSITE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FORM 990 AND CAN DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW THE DOCUMENT. THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE (COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THIS PROCESS AND FOR CONFIRMING THAT FORM 990 IS POSTED TO THE WEBSITE IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS (I.E., COVERED PERSONS) WHO ACT ON BEHALF OF NSF IN THE OPERATIONS OF NSFS BUSINESS MUST AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, PROMPTLY CEASE ACTIVITIES THAT CAUSE CONFLICTS TO EXIST AND MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN DISCLOSURE TO THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY ARE AWARE OF UPON HIRE OR THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THEIR EMPLOYMENT AT NSF. FURTHER, COVERED PERSONS MAY NOT ENTER INTO A TRANSACTION OR ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY GIVING RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND MAY BE ASKED TO DISCONTINUE AN OUTSIDE ACTIVITY IF IT IMPACTS OR IS PERCEIVED TO IMPACT THEIR IMPARTIALITY, EFFECTIVENESS, PRODUCTIVITY, OR IF THE DISCLOSURE OF NSF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS AT RISK. ADDITIONALLY, ALL EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO ANNUAL CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING. AS A PART OF THE ANNUAL TRAINING, EMPLOYEES ARE EDUCATED ON WHAT MAY CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (INCLUDING COMMON SITUATIONS THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OR THE APPEARANCE OF ONE)), ARE MADE AWARE OF THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REMINDED OF THEIR CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO REPORT ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a EACH YEAR DURING ITS 1ST QUARTER MEETING, THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL CORPORATE OFFICERS OTHER THAN THE CEO, AND REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS TO THE FULL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION AS NECESSARY FOR THE CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO ESTABLISHES THE CORPORATIONS COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, ASSESSES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES, AND, PERIODICALLY ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF COMPARABLE MARKET DATA AND PROVIDE A REASONABLENESS OPINION ON WHICH IT RELIES IN MAKING COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, ASSESSES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO, AND APPROVES ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS. THIS COMPENSATION REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION/APPROVAL PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2024. THE LAST COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PERFORMED IN 2024.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b SEE SCHEDULE O EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, LINE 15A.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORM 990 ARE BOTH AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING TO INFO@NSF.ORG OR CALLING (734) 769-8010.
Cessation of or significant change to any program service Part III line 3 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024, NSF SEGMENTED THE FOOD DIVISION INTO TWO SEPARATE OPERATING DIVISIONS - FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE AND FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS.
Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:DIVIDEND INCOME (FOR 990, NOT BOOKS) (2,754,213)
Part III response or note to any other line in Part III FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE FOOD RETAIL & ASSURANCE DIVISION INCLUDES BOTH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD COMPOUNDS CERTIFICATION. THE FOOD EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TESTS AND CERTIFIES THE SAFETY OF FOOD EQUIPMENT THAT IS USED IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND RESTAURANT SETTINGS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION FOR ACCEPTANCE ACROSS THE US, EUROPE, AND OTHER GLOBAL MARKETS. THE NON-FOOD COMPOUNDS PROGRAM OFFERS RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO HELP ENSURE THE PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY OF NON-FOOD COMPOUNDS AND PROPRIETARY SUBSTANCES (I.E., LUBRICANTS, CLEANERS, AND WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS USED IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING). EXPENSES: $9,181,279 REVENUE: $24,369,032 ___________________________________________________________________________________THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS DIVISION FOCUSES ON ENSURING SAFETY ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN, INCLUDING THROUGH INDEPENDENT TESTING, AUDITING, AND CERTIFICATION TO ASSURE SUPPLIERS, RETAILERS, REGULATORS, AND CONSUMERS THAT A PRODUCT OR SYSTEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUSTAINABILITY. EXPENSES: $3,130,767 REVENUE: $2,663,131 _________________________________________________________________________THE STANDARDS AND TOXICOLOGY PROGRAMS PROMOTE PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY STANDARDS AND CONDUCT OF TOXICOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENTS. UNDER THE STANDARDS PROGRAM, NSF FACILITATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SAFETY STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR EXISTING SAFETY STANDARDS, WHICH INCLUDE OVER 80 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS CONTAINING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OR OTHER PRECISE CRITERIA THAT PRODUCTS MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED AS COMPLIANT WITH REQUIREMENTS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE RISK, INJURY, OR HAZARDS TO THE PUBLIC. ALL STANDARDS ARE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED THROUGH A CONSENSUS-BASED PROCESS THAT ENSURES BALANCED INPUT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE SCOPE OF THE STANDARD, SUCH AS INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES, PUBLIC HEALTH AND REGULATORY OFFICIALS, CERTIFICATION BODIES, TESTING LABS, AND USERS. OUR TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THIS PROCESS ARE FOLLOWED AND THAT OUR STAKEHOLDERS ARE EQUIPPED TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS LEADING TO CONSENSUS. THE NSF TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM PROVIDES CHEMICAL HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK-BASED SOLUTIONS SERVICES TO EVALUATE EVERYDAY CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INGREDIENTS, AND CONTAMINANTS; IDENTIFY CHEMICAL HAZARD AND TOXICOLOGY RISKS; AND PROTECT PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM HARMFUL CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES. EXPENSES: $1,434,166 REVENUE: $1,136,021
Part V response or note to any other line in Part V FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B - LIST OF FOREIGN COUNTRIESAUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, ECUADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, GUATEMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, PERU, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, THAILAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, VIETNAM_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Part VI response or note to any other line in Part VI PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B - WRITTEN PROCESS OR PROCEDURE REQUIRING THE EVALUATION OF JOINT VENTURE ARRANGMENTSTHE ORGANIZATION, UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, NEGOTIATES THE TERMS OF ITS TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE VENTURE OR ARRANGEMENT TO ENSURE SUCH TERMS ARE ADEQUATE AND SAFEGUARDS ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT STATUS IS PROTECTED.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NSF INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

38-1428955
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) NONE
 
 
        N/A










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)NONE
 
 
        N/A
 
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) NONE

 
 
    N/A
         No     No 0 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) AMAREX CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC

20201 CENTURY BLVD SUITE 450
GERMANTOWN,MD20874
52-2138315 		CLINICAL RESEARCH MD NSF HEALTH SCIENCES LLC
  		C Corp -32,151,140 15,326,800 98.260 % Yes  
(2) AMAREX TAIWAN LLC

20201 CENTURY BLVD SUITE 450
GERMANTOWN,MD20874
82-2032375 		CLINICAL RESEARCH MD NSF HEALTH SCIENCES LLC
  		C Corp -174,709 588,083 100.000 % Yes  
(3) NSF BULGARIA EOOD

87 KNIAZ ALEKSANDAR DONDUKOV BLVD
SOFIA   1527
BU
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING BU NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA
  		C Corp 139,770 466,966 100.000 % Yes  
(4) EURO CONSULTANTS SARLAU

ZONE VILLA 1065 GROUP HOCINE SALE
EL JADIDA    
MO
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING MO NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
(5) GLOBAL TRUST CERTIFICATION LIMITED

ROOM 5 1ST FLOOR BLOCK 5 QUAYSID
DUNDALK CO LOUTH   A91 N73F
EI
CERTIFICATION SEAFOOD INDUSTRY EI NSF CERTIFICATION IRELAND LTD
  		C Corp -135,844 3,047,300 100.000 % Yes  
(6) NSF AFRICA PTY LTD

UNIT F4 STARGROW BUILDING 21 ELECTR
STELLENBOSCH   7600
SF
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING SF NSF SAFETY & QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp 746,278 7,536,482 100.000 % Yes  
(7) NSF AGRICULTURE UK LTD

HANBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK LONG HANB
OXFORDSHIRE   OX29 8SJ
UK
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING UK NSF SAFETY AND QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
(8) NSF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

LEVEL 1 488 LUTWYCHE RD LUTWYCHE
QUEENSLAND   4030
AS
FOOD SAFETY AUDITING AND CONSULTING AS THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF FOOD HYGIENE L
  		C Corp 332,239 834,050 100.000 % Yes  
(9) NSF BRASIL PRESTACAO DE SERVICOS

RUA PALERMO 257 SANTA ISABEL
VIAMAO   94480-775
BR
FOOD SAFETY AND ISO 90001400 BR NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTRATION
  		C Corp -1,014,599 5,601,873 100.000 % Yes  
(10) NSF CANADA

125 CHANCELLORS WAY
GUELPH,ONTARION1G 0E7
CA
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AND AUDITS CA NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp -1,608,263 10,516,107 100.000 % Yes  
(11) NSF CANADA AGRICULTURAL CERTIFICATI

125 CHANCELLORS WAY
GUELPH,ONTARION1G 0E7
CA
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AND AUDITS CA NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
(12) NSF CERTIFICATION IRELAND

ROOM 5 1ST FLOOR BLOCK 5 QUAYSID
DUNDALK CO LOUTH   A91 N73F
EI
CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL DEVICES IN-VITRO DIAGNOSTICS EI NSF INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
  		C Corp -686 251,208 100.000 % Yes  
(13) NSF CERTIFICATION UK LTD

HANBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK LONG HANB
OXFORDSHIRE   OX29 8SJ
UK
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING UK NSF SAFETY & QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp 1,554,002 123,172,028 100.000 % Yes  
(14) NSF COLOMBIA SAS

CALLE 127A NO 52A-45 OFICINA 7 113
BOGOTA    
CO
AUDITING AND TRAINING FOOD SAFETY SERVICES CO NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -135,646 1,130,978 100.000 % Yes  
(15) NSF COSTA RICA SA

OFICINA 38 PISO 8 TORRE 7 OFICENT
SAN JOSE   11503
CS
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING CS NSF AGRICULTURE LLC
  		C Corp 420,308 2,641,460 100.000 % Yes  
(16) NSF DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

BEIM STROHHAUSE 17
HAMBURG   20097
GM
FOOD SAFETY AND ISO XXX-XX-XXXX GM NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTRATION
  		C Corp -1,247,783 55,200,925 100.000 % Yes  
(17) NSF ECUADOR SA

MALL DEL SOL 4TO PISO TORRES MALL
GUAYAQUIL   090513
EC
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING EC NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp 66,266 1,311,457 100.000 % Yes  
(18) NSF ERDMANN ANALYTICS GMBH

AMSELWEG 5
RHEDAWIDENBRUCK   33378
GM
FOOD SAFETY AND ISO XXX-XX-XXXX GM NSF DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
  		C Corp -3,136,090 13,799,363 100.000 % Yes  
(19) NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA

DE KLEETLAAN 12A
DIEGEM   1831
BE
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING BE NSF INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
  		C Corp -37,287 9,319,911 100.000 % Yes  
(20) NSF FRANCE

11 RUE LOUIS NEEL
LEZENNES   59260
FR
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING FR NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA
  		C Corp -812,184 1,536,329 100.000 % Yes  
(21) NSF GUATEMALA LTDA

AVENIDA REFORMA 10 00 ZONA 9 EDIFIC
GUATEMALA    
GT
AUDIT INSPECTION CONSULTING AND TRAINING GT NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp 6,591 102,462 100.000 % Yes  
(22) NSF HEALTH AND SAFETY SPAIN SA

CALLE JAZMINERO 1 AGUADULCE
ALMERIA   04720
SP
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING SP NSF SAFETY & QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp 340,152 2,528,425 100.000 % Yes  
(23) NSF HEALTH SCIENCES UK LTD

THE GEORGIAN HOUSE 22-24 WEST END
NORTH YORKSHIRE   Y062 6AF
UK
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING UK NSF INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
  		C Corp 1,558,896 47,855,503 100.000 % Yes  
(24) NSF HEALTH SCIENCES LLC

789 N DIXBORO ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
26-2838494 		FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING MI NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -6,184,453 99,932,483 100.000 % Yes  
(25) NSF HK TESTING TECHNOLOGY COMPANY L

2ND FLOOR ETON TOWER 8 HYSAN AVE
CAUSEWAY BAY    
HK
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AND AUDITS HK NSF SHANGHAI TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
  		C Corp 627,253 760,191 100.000 % Yes  
(26) NSF INASSA SAC

AV LA MARINA NO 3035
SAN MIGUEL   15088
PE
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING PE NSF AGRICULTURE LLC
  		C Corp -1,945,793 3,827,953 100.000 % Yes  
(27) NSF INTERNATIONAL CHILE SPA

PASAJE LA CASTELLANA 72
LAS CONDES SANTIAGO   7560936
CI
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING CI NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp 1,015,782 4,236,507 100.000 % Yes  
(28) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

789 N DIXBORO ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
20-2009916 		FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING MI NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
  		C Corp 2,655,205 132,022,929 100.000 % Yes  
(29) NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS

789 N DIXBORO ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
20-2031751 		HOLDING COMPANY MI NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp 5,343,513 287,277,583 100.000 % Yes  
(30) NSF INTL ROMANIA SRL

BULEVARDUL DOINA CORNEA 2F ETAJ3
BUCAREST   061344
RO
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING RO NSF BULGARIA EOOD
  		C Corp 4,000 842,445 100.000 % Yes  
(31) NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTR

789 N DIXBORO ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
20-0014596 		TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES MI NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTRATION
  		C Corp 801,531 18,008,136 100.000 % Yes  
(32) NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTR

789 N DIXBORO ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
38-3278080 		ISO 9000 AND 14000 REGISTRATION SERVICES MI NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
  		C Corp 1,787,077 83,908,813 100.000 % Yes  
(33) NSF INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED

HANBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK LONG HANB
OXFORDSHIRE   OX29 8SJ
UK
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING UK NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -2,721,094 23,954,729 100.000 % Yes  
(34) NSF ITALY SRL

VIA ALTABELLA 17
BOLOGNA   40126
IT
FOOD SAFETY AND ISO XXX-XX-XXXX IT NSF SAFETY & QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp -110,054 2,749,277 100.000 % Yes  
(35) NSF JAPAN KK

ATT NEW TOWER 11F 2-11-7 AKASAKA
TOKYO   10330
JA
INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FOOD AND WATER JA NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
  		C Corp 90,302 483,275 100.000 % Yes  
(36) NSF KOREA LLC

314 315 49 ACHASAN-RO 10-GIL SEO
SEOUL   04799
KS
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING KS NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -217,744 1,745,578 100.000 % Yes  
(37) NSF PERU SAC

AV CAMINOS DEL INCA 257 309
SANTIAGO DE SURC   309
PE
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING PE NSF AGRICULTURE LLC
  		C Corp   78,002 100.000 % Yes  
(38) NSF PROSYSTEM GMBH

BEIM STROHHAUSE 17
HAMBURG   20097
GM
FOOD SAFETY AND ISO XXX-XX-XXXX GM NSF DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
  		C Corp 622,055 10,730,916 100.000 % Yes  
(39) NSF SAFETY AND QUALITY UK LTD

HANBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK LONG HANB
OXFORDSHIRE   OX29 8SJ
UK
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING UK NSF INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
  		C Corp -3,597,791 444,461,383 100.000 % Yes  
(40) NSF SAUDI ARABIA

NO 203 SADA BUSINESS CENTRE
RIYADH    
SA
INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FOOD AND WATER SA NSF SAFETY & QUALITY UK LTD
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
(41) NSF SHANGHAI CO LTD

ROOM 1908-14 TOWER B NO 100 ZUNY
SHANGHAI   200050
CH
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION FOR WATER AND FOOD CH NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp 3,841,164 10,985,617 80.000 % Yes  
(42) NSF SHANGHAI TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO

NO 760 XINJUN RING ROAD
SHANGHAI   201114
CH
LAB TESTING CH NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp 79,853 8,952,896 100.000 % Yes  
(43) NSF VIETNAM LTD CO

16 LE QUY DON ST WARD 11 PHU NHUAN
HO CHI MINH    
VM
AUDIT INSPECTION CONSULTING AND TRAINING VM NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
  		C Corp 83,291 132,511 100.000 % Yes  
(44) NSF WALES LTD

30 FERN CLOSE PEN-Y-FAN INDUSTRIAL
OAKDALE GWENT WALES   NP11 3EH
UK
WATER SAFETY CERTIFICATION AND CONSULTING UK NSF INTERNATIONAL
  		C Corp 1,350,357 41,328,370 100.000 % Yes  
(45) PROSYSTEM CONSULTING SCHWEIZ AG

SEESTRASSE 39 KUSNACHT ZH
ZURICH   8700
SZ
CONSULTING AND SERVICE COMPANY IN MEDICAL DEVICES SZ NSF PROSYSTEM GMBH
  		C Corp -24,422 269,599 100.000 % Yes  
(46) QAI INC

789 N DIXBORO RD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105
33-0615965 		ORGANIC FOOD CERTIFICATION CA NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
  		C Corp 2,768,211 23,644,186 100.000 % Yes  
(47) SHOPPERS ANON LTD

GROUND FL 17 RAWENE RD SUITE 2
AUCKLAND   0626
NZ
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING NZ NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -18,689 93,969 100.000 % Yes  
(48) THE FOOD AUDITOR LTD

GROUND FL 17 RAWENE RD SUITE 2
AUCKLAND   0626
NZ
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING NZ NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp 15,749 127,243 100.000 % Yes  
(49) THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF FOOD HYGI

GROUND FL 17 RAWENE RD SUITE 2
AUCKLAND   0626
NZ
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING NZ NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp -275,260 666,289 100.000 % Yes  
(50) FU YUE TONG BIAO SHANGHAI CERT

UNIT 2208-22H22FNO777 HONGQIAO
SHANGHAI   200030
CH
TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES CH NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTRATION
  		C Corp -243,831 276,224 88.000 % Yes  
(51) NSF MIDDLE EAST FZ-LLC

14 FLOOR DSP-GQSOU-OQ4-F14-1416-141
DUBAI    
AE
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING AE NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA
  		C Corp -7,256 27,795 100.000 % Yes  
(52) NSF BRAZIL TIC LTDA

RUA BARAO DO TRIUNFO NO 550
SAO PAULO   04602-909
BR
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING BR NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
(53) NSF PERU TIC SAC

AV LA MARINA 3035
SAN MIGUEL   15088
PE
FOOD SAFETY AUDITS AND CONSULTING PE NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC
  		C Corp     100.000 % Yes  
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NSF ISR CANADA LTD

 AI 15,968 COST
(2) NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA

 AI 26,688 COST
(3) NSF INASSA SAC

 AI 10,500 COST
(4) NSF EURO CONSULTANTS SA

 D 545,826 COST
(5) NSF ISR CANADA LTD

 D 900,000 COST
(6) NSF SHANGHAI CO LTD

 F 2,754,213 COST
(7) NSF COSTA RICA SA

 L 207,062 COST
(8) NSF BRASIL-PRESTACAO DE SERVICOS

 L 96,343 COST
(9) AMAREX CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC

 L 250,000 COST
(10) NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS

 L 1,116,162 COST
(11) NSF KOREA LLC

 L 86,426 COST
(12) NSF SHANGHAI CO LTD

 L 5,652,289 COST
(13) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

 M 200,976 COST
(14) NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS

 M 7,231,209 COST
(15) NSF SHANGHAI TESTING TECHNOLOGY

 M 210,828 COST
(16) NSF KOREA LLC

 M 432,490 COST
(17) NSF SHANGHAI CO LTD

 M 588,124 COST
(18) NSF CANADA

 M 459,341 COST
(19) NSF FRANCE

 M 442,298 COST
(20) NSF ERDMANN ANALYTICS GMBH

 M 209,004 COST
(21) NSF HK TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO

 M 140,330 COST
(22) NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REG

 N 143,053 COST
(23) QAI INC

 N 62,778 COST
(24) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

 N 247,105 COST
(25) NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTR

 O 3,504,142 COST
(26) QAI INC

 O 1,612,754 COST
(27) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

 O 6,174,415 COST
(28) NSF HEALTH SCIENCES LLC

 O 900,708 COST
(29) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

 P 229,427 COST
(30) NSF BRASIL - PRESTACAO DE SERVICOS

 P 255,474 COST
(31) NSF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS

 P 191,573 COST
(32) NSF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC REGISTR

 Q 2,565,044 COST
(33) QAI INC

 Q 1,137,687 COST
(34) NSF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LLC

 Q 4,498,644 COST
(35) NSF HEALTH SCIENCES LLC

 Q 637,269 COST
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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