NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES INC
EIN 39-0978598 · Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
What they do
THE NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION is THE WORLDS LEADING, LARGEST and MOST TRUSTED ASSOCIATION to SUPPORT FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS. WE PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH CRITICAL INFORMATION, INNOVATIVE TOOLS, RESOURCES and THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY THEY NEED to SERVE FAMILIES, RUN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES and BECOME PILLARS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Should I give to this charity?
Basic public information is available, but it is not enough to judge how well donations are used. Ask the charity for a current spending breakdown and results.
Plain answer: A tax form cannot prove that a charity is doing good. It can show how the charity says it spent its money—and point out questions you should ask.
Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders21 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
Money made simple
Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $472,320 for CHRISTINE PEPPER (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
Bottom line: Do not decide from a name, mission statement, or tax status alone. Look at where the money went, then ask what changed, who was helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
Money in and money out
See all reported dollar amounts
Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
People reported as paid
Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.
See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (21)
CHRISTINE PEPPERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHRIS FARMERGENERAL COUNSEL
LESLEY WITTERSR VP ADVOCACY
JEDD LAPIDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FUNERAL SERVICE FOUNDATION
ANNA BERNFELDSR VP MEMBER RELATIONS
STEPHANIE WAGNERCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
ANTHONY KANIUKDIRECTOR, INDUSTRY RELATIONS
PATRICIA NEUSWANGERVP EDUCATION
TODD ETHERIDGECONTROLLER
ED DEFORTEDITOR/PUBLISHER
JOHN MITCHELLIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
DOUGLAS NIEPRESIDENT
BRAD WALKERDIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER)
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSONPRESIDENT-ELECT
HOMER ELWOODDIRECTOR
CHRIS CHRISTIANSECRETARY
STEVE SPANNDIRECTOR
DAN FORDTREASURER
ELLEN MCBRAYERDIRECTOR
LADD PULLIAMDIRECTOR (FROM OCTOBER)
CARLTON MAYEDIRECTOR (FROM OCTOBER)
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- 13625 BISHOPS DRIVE, BROOKFIELD, WI 53005-6600
- County
- Waukesha
- In care of
- CHRISTINE PEPPER
- Primary officer
- CHRISTINE PEPPER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
- NTEE classification
- Professional Athletic Leagues (N80)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Athletic Leagues
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes