ADVANCING DEBATE EDUCATION IN URBAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICES AND TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+114.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-8.5% YoY
About National Association for
Based on IRS filings
National Association for is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,135,766 | $1,460,705 | $1,924,868 |
| Revenue | $3,123,308 | $809,090 | $2,118,999 |
| Expenses | $1,434,875 | $1,319,017 | $1,034,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,350 | $9,355 | $11,529 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Silicon Valley Urban Debate League ($20,239), Dallas Urban Debate League ($17,836), Washington Urban Debate League ($17,381).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA URBAN DEBATE COMMISSION OAKLAND, CA | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $11,872 |
| BOSTON DEBATE LEAGUE BOSTON, MA | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $9,956 |
| CHICAGO DEBATES COMMISSION CHICAGO, IL | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $10,255 |
| DALLAS URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE DALLAS, TX | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/IRESOLVE | $17,836 |
| LOS ANGELES METRO DEBATE LEAGUE LOS ANGELES, CA | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $10,433 |
| SILICON VALLEY URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE MILPITAS, CA | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/IRESOLVE | $20,239 |
| WASHINGTON URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC | NATIONAL TOURNAMENT LOCAL LEAGUE GRANT/IRESOLVE/DART MOUTH INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMP GRANT | $17,381 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER NORTHAM WADE | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| WAYNE FIRESTONE | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STUART H SINGER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE L KING JR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NIKHIL MIRCHANDANI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY ALLRED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC BALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN DONALDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY DUNBAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA FRIESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEONARD A GAIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK GIDLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID GLASS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELSEY HILBRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HONORABLE KENNETH KARAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK T KOULOGEORGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE S LEMIEUX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH MCCLINTOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY MCCUTCHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NIRAV PATEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES R ROLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDAL SANDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT H SEGAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN STUBBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAUN VAN HORN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RHONDA HAYNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $224,792 |
| SARA SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & COM | 40 | $123,000 |
| LUKE HILL | DIRECTOR OF DATA & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | 40 | $109,979 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Association for?
National Association for is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Association for?
As of 2024, National Association for holds $3.1M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $98K in 2024.
Where does National Association for operate?
National Association for has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Texas.
What size grants does National Association for award?
In 2024, National Association for awarded 7 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Association for's EIN?
National Association for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4323096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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