National Academy of Design
The mission of the National Academy of Design is to promote the fine arts in America through exhibition and education.
National Academy of Design at a glance
In short: National Academy of Design gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $92,469,257
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Academy of Design
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Academy of Design
Who National Academy of Design funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How National Academy of Design gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $110K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,469,257 | $6,117,026 | $3,587,125 | $15,000 | 1 | $5,716,130 |
| 2023 | $85,729,701 | $1,381,967 | $3,338,656 | — | — | $829,759 |
| 2022 | $76,726,771 | $4,754,677 | $3,567,295 | $92,500 | 4 | $4,155,738 |
| 2021 | $93,437,788 | $3,515,152 | $2,730,397 | $110,000 | 4 | $2,813,527 |
| 2020 | $80,644,909 | $1,639,224 | $2,120,265 | — | — | $1,388,463 |
About National Academy of Design
Based on IRS filings
National Academy of Design is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $5.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Academy of Design is led by Gregory Wessner, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Wessner
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Wendy Evans Joseph
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Polley
Chair
Governor → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Thompson
Director of Collections
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $109K (2024)
Eliza Coviello
Deputy Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $137K (2024)
Sara Reisman
Chief Curator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Andrew Ginzel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Grossman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Dennis
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helaine Posner
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Siena
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Stageberg
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Heffernan
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Wayne
Vice Chair
Governor → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hoke
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Broches
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kalina
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Juarez
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samira Sine
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Blitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Scott
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Bulgari
Governor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Goldrich
Governor
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Hotchner
Governor
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lockie Andrews
Governor
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nico Ocoro
Governor
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruthard Murphy
Governor
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nico Wheadon (2021–2023) — Governor
- Former: Adrienne Tarver (2023) — Director of Programs
- Former: Thomas E. Moore III (2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Judy Pfaff (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Tim Walch (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Walter Chatham (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Willard Boepple (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Amy Churgin (2021–2022) — Governor
- Former: Kamaria Brisseau (2020–2021) — Director of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Mary Fisher (2020–2021) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Buzzy Geduld (2020) — Governor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $170K, to Gregory Wessner (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Academy of Design
How much does National Academy of Design give each year?
National Academy of Design gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Academy of Design?
National Academy of Design reported $92.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is National Academy of Design?
National Academy of Design is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $92.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Academy of Design operate?
National Academy of Design has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is National Academy of Design's EIN?
National Academy of Design's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1628183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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