The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and private membership institution of distinguished scholars based in Washington, DC. Founded under a congressional charter in 1863, the NAS serves as an advisor to the nation on matters of science and technology. The organization operates as a membership-based institution that conducts studies, projects, and services in connection with both government contracts and private grants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6B
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$32.1M
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
98
+5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$328K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
As mandated in its Act of Incorporation and Congressional Charter, the NAS has served since 1863 to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science or art" whenever called upon to do so by any department of the government.
The organization dedicates itself to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare. Primary program areas include:
- Performance of contracts and grants with the U.S. government in accordance with the NAS congressional charter
- Endowment and trust activities representing scientific prizes, awards, and support of research
- Studies, projects, and other services in connection with private grants and other arrangements exclusive of work funded by the U.S. government
Grantmaking
The NAS administers several grant and fellowship programs, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grant-making activities have focused on states including Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Revenue: $362 million
- Total Expenses: $379 million
- Total Assets: $1.59 billion
- Total Liabilities: $252 million
As of 2023:
- Total Revenue: $324.6 million
- Total Expenses: $364.3 million
- Total Assets: $1.56 billion
The organization maintains a strong financial position with assets exceeding $1.5 billion. It has approximately 1,382 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,593,716,208 | $1,561,553,741 | $1,493,529,469 |
| Revenue | $361,712,009 | $324,567,142 | $279,925,416 |
| Expenses | $378,834,923 | $364,349,582 | $342,729,113 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $70,195,087 | $37,442,486 | $-11,980,511 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
24 open opportunities from National Academy of Sciences
Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 1, 2026
ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Beebe Fellowship Program
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marcia McNutt serves as President of the National Academy of Sciences. She is the first woman to hold this position in the institution's more than 160-year history.
Victor Dzau serves as President of the National Academy of Medicine.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCIA MCNUTT | PRESIDENT | 37.5 | $1,089,403 |
| DIANE E GRIFFIN | VICE PRESIDENT (END 10/28/24) | 19 | — |
| SUSAN WESSLER | VICE PRESIDENT (BEG 12/1/24) | 19 | — |
| NANCY C ANDREWS | HOME SECRETARY | 19 | — |
| JOHN G HILDEBRAND | INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY | 19 | — |
| WILLIAM H PRESS | TREASURER | 19 | — |
| HUDA AKIL | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/24) | 4 | $37,500 |
| JOHN C BOOTHROYD | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/24) | 4 | — |
| WENDY L FREEDMAN | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/24) | 4 | — |
| KATHERINE H FREEMAN | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| SUSAN GELMAN | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/24) | 4 | — |
| ANGELA M GRONENBORN | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | $15,000 |
| MARY LOU GUERINOT | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BRIGID LM HOGAN | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/24) | 4 | — |
| ANDREA J LIU | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DAVID J MELTZER | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| CAROL L PRIVES | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KENNETH A RIBET | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/24) | 4 | — |
| GENE E ROBINSON | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KAREN C SETO | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (BEG 7/1/24) | 4 | $50,000 |
| MICHAEL S WITHERELL | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER | 4 | — |
| HAO WU | NAS COUNCIL MEMBER (END 6/30/24) | 4 | — |
| JOHN ANDERSON | PRESIDENT - NAE | 37.5 | $1,062,641 |
| VICTOR DZAU | PRESIDENT - NAM | 37.5 | $1,065,629 |
| GREGORY SYMMES | CHIEF PROG OFF/INT COO(BEG 2/14/24) | 37.5 | $438,532 |
| LORY WINGATE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER(END 2/14/24) | 37.5 | $328,189 |
| EBUN JOHNSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $296,016 |
| MONICA FEIT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HMD | 37.5 | $294,828 |
| VAUGHAN TUREKIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PGA | 37.5 | $294,811 |
| VICTORIA SHEEHAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TRB | 37.5 | $279,006 |
| LAUREN ALEXANDER AUGUSTINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GULF | 37.5 | $316,103 |
| AUDREY MOSLEY | GENERAL COUNSEL | 37.5 | $391,004 |
| ALTON ROMIG | NAE EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37.5 | $350,852 |
| DAVID MAY | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 37.5 | $336,181 |
| KENNETH FULTON | NAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $342,458 |
| LAURA CASTILLO-PAGE | CHIEF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER | 37.5 | $335,527 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Marcia McNutt, as the first female president of the National Academy of Sciences, has guided the institution through a period marked by global crises and political challenges over her ten-year tenure.
National Academy of Sciences honors scientific achievement across fieldsThe NAS continues to recognize scientific excellence through its awards programs. Recent award recipients have been announced for 2025 and 2026, honoring major contributions to science across multiple fields. Notable recent recognition includes the announcement that German mathematician Gerd Faltings, an NAS International Member, received the 2026 Abel Prize—widely considered the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics"—for his work in arithmetic geometry.
2026 NAS Awards Recipients AnnouncedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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