National Safety Council
- Assets
- $81.7m
- Revenue
- $62.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 501
- Location
- Itasca, IL
- Founding
- 12/1953
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-2167809
Organization Overview
National Safety Council is located in Itasca, IL. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (M40) the organization is classified as: Safety Education, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 06/2021, National Safety Council employed 501 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, National Safety Council generated $62.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, National Safety Council has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $4,804,148. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL IS A NONPROFIT SAFETY ADVOCATE FOR OVER 100 YEARS. CONT'D ON SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM - THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ADDRESSES DRIVER SAFETY FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND WORKS WITH GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE COUNCIL LEADS THE ROAD TO ZERO COALITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DOT, DEVELOPED THE DRIVEITHOME PROGRAM TO EDUCATE PARENTS WITH NEW TEEN DRIVERS, MANAGES THE OUR DRIVING CONCERN PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYERS IN TEXAS, AND OVERSEES THE NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY BOARD. THE COUNCIL ALSO LAUNCHED THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORT AROUND ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS CALLED MY CAR DOES WHAT AND LEADS THE CHECK TO PROTECT COALITION TO URGE DRIVERS TO FIX OUTSTANDING VEHICLE RECALLS.
WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM - THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL PROVIDES SAFETY TRAINING AND CONSULTING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYERS TO HELP THEM CREATE A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS SAFETY EXCELLENCE THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ACQUIRED ORCHSE STRATEGIES WHICH PROVIDED ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS THROUGH THE ORC NETWORKS AND EXPANDED THE COUNCIL'S CONSULTING CAPABILITIES. THE COUNCIL LAUNCHED THE MSD SOLUTIONSLAB, A PROGRAM AIMED AT PREVENTING MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDS), IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS AND ENCOURAGING INNOVATION IN ERGONOMICS AND RISK REDUCTION. THIS NEW INITIATIVE WILL ENGAGE EXPERTS IN MSD PREVENTION, RESEARCH PROMISING PRACTICES, TRACK SOLUTIONS IN THE FIELD, AND AMPLIFY KEY FINDINGS WITH LEADERS AROUND THE GLOBE. CONT'D ON SCHEDULE O.
IMPAIRMENT PROGRAM - THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SEEKS TO PREVENT ALL INJURIES AND FATALITIES THAT OCCUR OFF THE JOB, IN THE WORKPLACE AND ON THE ROADWAY DUE TO IMPAIRMENT. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES BUSINESS LEADERS WITH RESOURCES AND TOOLKITS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE COST OF SUBSTANCE USE IN THEIR WORKPLACE AND HELP THEM IMPLEMENT A WORKPLACE PROGRAM ON OPIOIDS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE COUNCIL UPDATED THE SUBSTANCE USE COST CALCULATOR TO INCLUDE MOST RECENT BUREAU OF LABOR AND NATIONAL DRUG USE AND HEALTH SURVEY STATISTICS, AND THE OPIOIDS AT WORK EMPLOYER TOOL KIT. THE COUNCIL DEFINED IMPAIRMENT FOR THE WORKPLACE, ENGAGED IN RESEARCH TRAININGS AND IMPAIRMENT DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT REDUCING IMPAIRMENT IN THE WORKPLACE AND EDUCATED AUDIENCES WITH SEVERAL WEBINARS ON THE VARIOUS FORMS OF IMPAIRMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lorraine Martin President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $601,737 |
Nicholas Smith Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $342,294 |
Jennifer Steffus Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $277,863 |
Thomas Bell Chief Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $263,350 |
Kelly Nantel Vice President | Officer | 40 | $257,374 |
John Udelhofen CFO (thru April 2021) | Officer | 40 | $234,003 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Williams Forrest Lp Business Systems Consultants | 6/29/21 | $453,827 |
Blue State Digital Inc Company Branding | 6/29/21 | $568,558 |
Safetyservecom Online Safety Training Registration | 6/29/21 | $1,189,756 |
Armanino Llp Business Systems Consultants | 6/29/21 | $540,551 |
Traction On Demand Business Systems Consultants | 6/29/21 | $824,643 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $655,487 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,156,781 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,040,610 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $100,824 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,852,878 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,773,379 |
| Investment income | $419,018 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,001,074 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$112,484 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,748,457 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $62,682,322 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $628,376 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,411,771 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,786,249 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,694,191 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $870,383 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,109,128 |
| Payroll taxes | $543,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $261,256 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $218,149 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $99,680 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,625 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,723,179 |
| Advertising and promotion | $595,928 |
| Office expenses | $1,613,781 |
| Information technology | $2,325,066 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,751,878 |
| Travel | $81,645 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $621,597 |
| Interest | -$4,150 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $898,539 |
| Insurance | $362,398 |
| All other expenses | $525,547 |
| Total functional expenses | $48,496,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,384,803 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,071,857 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,986,743 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $667,194 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,503,713 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,208,331 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,395,910 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $7,638,974 |
| Other assets | $890,764 |
| Total assets | $81,748,289 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,022,641 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,579,492 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $7,441,589 |
| Total liabilities | $29,043,722 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,463,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,241,372 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,748,289 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Safety Council has awarded $628,376 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH PURPOSE: INSTALLATION OF 12 SOLAR-POWERED RADAR SPEED DISPLAY SYSTEMS. AND, IMPROVE ROAD AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING CONDITIONS | $158,255 |
East Lansing, MI PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP AND TEST A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DANGER OF CELL PHONE USE AND OTHER DISTRACTIONS WHILE DRIVING | $112,360 |
NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL PURPOSE: REDUCE OVER THE SPEED LIMIT SPEEDS 20% AND COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA OF LAST MINUTE ABRUPT DRIVING MANEUVERS DUE TO MORE ALERT DRIVERS AND DRIVING AT POSTED SPEEDS | $87,684 |
CLACKAMAS COUNTY DOT&D PURPOSE: HOLISTIC SYSTEMS APPROACH TO CULTURE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE, ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION | $80,530 |
TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRONIC REPORTING SITE FOR CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY DATA COLLECTION FOR THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL | $80,369 |
U OF SOUTH FLORIDA - CENTER FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PURPOSE: CHANGE THE WAY MEDIA, PLANNERS, AND TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS REPORT, DISCUSS, AND WRITE ABOUT BICYCLIST AND PEDESTRIAN DEATHS FROM EPISODIC TO THEMATIC | $38,698 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Safety Council has recieved totaling $425.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conor Lynch Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $425 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Safety Council Itasca, IL | $81,748,289 | $62,682,322 |
Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center Sioux City, IA | $2,544,878 | $1,917,313 |
American Biological Safety Association Mundelein, IL | $2,227,912 | $1,783,093 |
Indy Public Safety Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $666,590 | $1,554,276 |
Safe Community Coalition Of Madison And Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $410,274 | $1,355,240 |
Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program Ofallon, IL | $3,575,415 | $1,084,992 |
Regional Computer Crimes Education & Enforcement Group Clayton, MO | $3,089,280 | $390,895 |
Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm Inc Williams Bay, WI | $1,988,843 | $1,100,576 |
Wmc Foundatiion Inc Madison, WI | $3,314,506 | $1,194,322 |
National Institute For Public Safety Health Inc Indianapolis, IN | $311,564 | $646,023 |
Copa Safety & Education Foundation Northbrook, IL | $361,808 | $713,264 |
Latino Worker Safety Center Hillside, IL | $335,283 | $533,956 |