National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Inc.

What National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Inc. does

The National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Inc. (NASGA) is a US-based nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of adults placed under guardianship or conservatorship. Its mission targets four operational goals: protecting wards' rights to life, liberty, and property; ending financial exploitation by court-appointed fiduciaries; supporting families navigating abusive guardianship situations; and achieving legislative reform through outreach, education, and advocacy—including support for the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act (UGCOPAA).

NASGA operates a digital-first platform anchored by stopguardianabuse.org, a blog at nasga-stopguardianabuse.blogspot.com, RSS feeds, and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter). Its product surface spans educational content (e.g., '10 Dirty Tricks of Guardians,' 'Warning Signals'), victim profiles, Supported Decision-Making resources, a curated documentary catalog (including 'Guardians Inc.' and the Oscar-nominated 'Edith+Eddie'), and the WINGS (Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders) program active in 17+ states. The organization does not develop proprietary technology and operates without disclosed APIs, integrations, or mobile applications.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations and membership fees, facilitated via prominent 'Make a Donation Now' and 'Join Us' calls-to-action on the website. NASGA serves four primary personas: families of guardianship victims (primary), veterans targeted in guardianship abuse, adults under guardianship (wards), and state policymakers. With approximately 6 employees, the organization partners with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, National Guardianship Network, NAELA, NRC-SDM, and State Justice Institute to advance its reform agenda.

Name

National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Inc.

Legal name

National Association to Stop Guardianship Abuse

Website

https://stopguardianabuse.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASGA is a US nonprofit advocacy organization that protects adults from abusive guardianship and conservatorship through victim support, public education, documentary media, and legislative reform advocacy—including the WINGS program active in 17+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Guardianship Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Guardianship reform advocacy
• Elder rights protection
• Conservatorship abuse awareness
• Victim support services
• Legislative advocacy nonprofit

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: The organization generates revenue through donations and membership fees. The website features a prominent 'Make a Donation Now' call-to-action and a 'Join Us' page, indicating membership as a revenue stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NASGA is a nonprofit advocacy organization that provides education, victim and family support, public awareness programming, and legislative advocacy to stop guardianship and conservatorship abuse against adults placed under court-appointed fiduciaries. Its core work centers on protecting the civil and human rights of wards, ending financial exploitation by court-appointed guardians, and advocating for adoption of the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act (UGCOPAA) across U.S. states. Revenue is generated through voluntary donations and membership fees.

Product overview

NASGA is a nonprofit advocacy organization operating as a single integrated platform focused on guardianship and conservatorship reform. The core offering is its comprehensive website providing educational resources, victim support services, legislative advocacy tools, and public awareness programs. Key products include WINGS (Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders) - a multi-state stakeholder coordination program; documentary and media resources raising awareness; Supported Decision-Making resources as an alternative to guardianship; victim profiles documenting abuse cases; and educational content such as the '10 Dirty Tricks of Guardians' guide and 'Warning Signals' resource. The organization advocates for legislative reform through support of UGCOPAA and provides practical guidance for families to avoid and address guardianship abuse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WINGS: Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders - a multi-disciplinary court-community partnership program aimed at improving guardianship practice and protecting individual rights across participating states

Products and services

• NASGA Membership Program Paid membership program that enrolls supporters of NASGA's guardianship reform mission. Members support the organization and its cause; NASGA Directors serve as the organizational voice. Available via online enrollment through the 'Join Us' page on stopguardianabuse.org.
• Educational Resources and Website Platform Comprehensive online resource library providing educational content about guardianship and conservatorship rights, victim profiles, warning signals, undue influence tactics, restoration of rights procedures, durable power of attorney, and practical advice for families and advocates navigating guardianship situations. Accessible 24/7 through stopguardianabuse.org.
• Legislative Advocacy Services (UGCOPAA) State-level legislative advocacy service supporting the introduction and passage of UGCOPAA in U.S. states. Includes outreach, education, and advocacy efforts aimed at reforming guardianship statutes and increasing penalties against violations of law. Directed at state legislators and policymakers.
• Victim Support Services Support services for families and individuals affected by guardianship abuse, including documentation of victim profiles, information on restoration of rights, practical advice for navigating guardianship situations, and connection to resources such as supported decision-making alternatives and WINGS state-level networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wisconsin guardianship requests declined from 5,147 in 2017 to 4,146 by 2020 following supported decision-making law enactment

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Bar Association Commission on Law and AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ABA Commission on Law and Aging received an Elder Justice Innovation Grant from the federal Administration on Community Living to establish, expand, and enhance state WINGS programs. The Commission collaborates with National Center for State Courts (NCSC) to improve guardianship systems and develop protections less restrictive than guardianship.
• National Guardianship NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013National Guardianship Network selected four states (New York, Oregon, Texas, and Utah) to pilot Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) in 2013. The Network continues to coordinate state-level WINGS programs and provide guidance on guardianship reform initiatives.
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAELA's National Guardianship Network provides information and resources about WINGS through its website. NASGA references NAELA's explanation of WINGS history and mission on their website.
• The EARN Project (Elder Abuse Reform Now)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEARN Project advocates for strong elder abuse laws and produces documentary content about guardianship abuse. NASGA features EARN's documentary 'The Unforgivable Truth' on their website and references their advocacy resources.
• National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making (NRC-SDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRC-SDM builds on Quality Trust's Jenny Hatch Justice Project to ensure input from all stakeholder groups including older adults, people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, family members, advocates, and professionals. The organization develops supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA): NCEA is the U.S. national resource center dedicated to elder abuse prevention, including financial exploitation and abuse by fiduciaries. Its mandate on elder mistreatment closely aligns with NASGA's guardianship-abuse focus.
• Justice in Aging: Justice in Aging is a national legal advocacy organization fighting senior poverty through elder-rights law and policy reform. It directly overlaps with NASGA's mission of protecting vulnerable adults and reforming guardianship-related laws.
• National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making (NRC-SDM): NRC-SDM builds on Quality Trust's Jenny Hatch Justice Project to develop Supported Decision-Making as a less-restrictive alternative to guardianship. It is a named NASGA partner working on overlapping reform objectives.
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA): NAELA is a professional association of elder law and special needs attorneys, including those working in guardianship and conservatorship matters. It is a WINGS-aligned peer that references the same guardianship reform initiatives NASGA supports.
• American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging: The ABA Commission on Law and Aging works on guardianship reform, supported decision-making, and elder justice, and is also a WINGS partner of NASGA. It is one of the most prominent national bodies addressing guardianship policy.
• National Guardianship Network: The National Guardianship Network operates the WINGS initiative that NASGA references and is the coordinating body for state-level guardianship stakeholder programs. It is a direct operational peer in the same reform ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA is a national advocacy organization serving older adults across economic security, health, and elder justice issues. It overlaps with NASGA on elder-rights advocacy but operates at far greater scale and broader scope.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including protections against unnecessary guardianship. Its mission overlaps with NASGA's focus on wards and less-restrictive alternatives.
• AARP Foundation: AARP Foundation advocates broadly for older Americans' financial security, protection from abuse, and access to legal resources. It is a much larger incumbent addressing elder exploitation that overlaps with NASGA's narrower guardianship focus.

Emerging players

• Disability Rights Advocates: Disability Rights Advocates is a nonprofit legal center that pursues impact litigation and policy reform on behalf of people with disabilities, including guardianship and decision-making alternatives. It intersects with NASGA's work on ward rights and supported decision-making.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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