National Academy of Construction
The mission of the National Academy of Construction is recognize and honor those who have made outstanding, life-long contributions to the construction industry. In addition, the academy provides its leadership and expertise to a variety of organizations, governmental and nongovernmental, to help transform the industry, fostering collaboration, future improvement, and building the next generation of leaders.
National Academy of Construction at a glance
In short: National Academy of Construction gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,455,660
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Academy of Construction funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UT at Austin ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT at Austin Austin, TX | CAEE | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,455,660 | $1,306,918 | $1,297,733 | $10,000 | 1 | $353 |
| 2024 | $1,299,180 | $1,263,433 | $1,219,706 | $10,000 | 1 | $537 |
| 2023 | $1,163,809 | $1,170,475 | $1,126,060 | — | — | $116,282 |
| 2022 | $1,111,269 | $874,052 | $973,101 | — | — | $60 |
| 2021 | $1,360,988 | $941,657 | $829,272 | $65,000 | 4 | $86,155 |
| 2020 | $1,249,682 | $629,861 | $495,697 | $50,000 | 3 | $106,704 |
About National Academy of Construction
Based on IRS filings
National Academy of Construction is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $353.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Academy of Construction is led by George Edward Gibson Jr., President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Edward Gibson Jr.
President & CEO
C.e.o. → President An, 2023
President An → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$308K (2023) → $322K (2025)
Christine Keville
Chair
1st Vice Cha → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Pittman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$69K (2024) → $76K (2025)
Maggi Walker
2nd Past Chair
1st Vice President → 1st Past Chair, 2024
1st Past Chair → 2nd Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milo Riverso
1st Past Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
Chair → 1st Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Baker
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Bionda
At-Large
At-Large Director → At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Sleiman
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Cha → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Foster
At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Hamby
2nd Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tom Sorley (2020–2024) — 2nd Past Chair
- Former: Will Lichtig (2023–2024) — At-Large Director
- Former: Margaret Walker (2023) — 1st Past Cha
- Former: Jesus De La Garza (2020–2022) — At Large
- Former: John Dalton (2020–2022) — At Large
- Former: Wayne Crew (2020–2022) — General Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $322K, to George Edward Gibson Jr (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Academy of Construction
How much does National Academy of Construction give each year?
National Academy of Construction gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is National Academy of Construction?
National Academy of Construction reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is National Academy of Construction?
National Academy of Construction is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Academy of Construction operate?
National Academy of Construction has awarded grants in Texas.
What is National Academy of Construction's EIN?
National Academy of Construction's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4360833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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