Program areas at NRA
Food safety training and other educational programs including ServSafe, which is the industry standard for training employees in safe food handling. During 2023, NRA tested 832,502 foodservice managers in ServSafe programs and issued a total of 639,226 certifications.
Support of tradeshows: The 2023 National Restaurant Association Show attracted over 60,000 attendees from all over the United States and around the world, covering over 659,000 square feet, showcasing manufacturers and suppliers from across the foodservice industry.
Government Relations and Communications: The NRA monitors both Federal and State government and legislation for changes in their policies as they relate to the restaurant industry. Depending on the specific issue, the NRA, along with the State Restaurant Associations, develops an appropriate position and response to the specific issue and works with government agencies/organizations to achieve the best possible outcome for the industry. The NRA maintains and distributes publications on various matters that affect the industry.
Who funds National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for NRA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,972,654 | $5,925,355 | -16.1% |
| Program services | $4,492,660 | $4,380,763 | 2.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $4,431,660 | $1,197,741 | 270% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $6,496,675 | $6,249,372 | 4% |
| Net rental income | $317,224 | $270,295 | 17.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $5,478,780 | $536,048 | 922.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $174,710 | $-99,462 | 275.7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $86,221,365 | $78,794,218 | 9.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $112,585,728 | $97,254,330 | 15.8% |
Organizations like NRA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Petroleum Institute (API) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $267,555,487 |
| Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $48,578,997 |
| American Bankers Association (ABA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $150,659,083 |
| National Confectioners Association (NCA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $28,522,504 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of of America (PHRMA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $483,040,082 |
| American Chemistry Council (ACC) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $180,755,978 |
| American Gas Association (AGA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $42,058,362 |
| American Hospital Association | 501(c)(6) | Chicago, IL | $144,726,544 |
| American Bar Association (ABA) | 501(c)(6) | Chicago, IL | $107,983,462 |
| California Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Sacramento, CA | $29,256,451 |
Data update history
March 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Yum-O Organization January 7, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsTrade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsRelated 527
General information
- Address
- 2055 L St NW 700
- Washington, DC 20036
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- restaurant.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 331-5900
- Facebook page
- NationalRestaurantAssociationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @werrestaurantsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-1525480
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1939
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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