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National Association for the Education

Foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 36-6009499 Website

NAEYC PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING PRACTICE, POLICY, AND RESEARCH. WE ADVANCE A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORT ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Key facts about National Association for the Education

EIN
36-6009499
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$25,833
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$12,917
Median grant
$12,917
Total assets
$67,006,936
Primary geography
Ohio (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How National Association for the Education gives

  • Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$67.0M

+10.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

-89.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

-77.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-53.0% YoY

About National Association for the Education

Based on IRS filings

National Association for the Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $67.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $1.2M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

26states

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonArlingtonDes MoinesHarrisburgYarmouthAlbuquerqueBoiseBox ElderChandlerFitchburgAlbanyBarnegat LightHoustonNewarkRenoAtlantaAustinBellevueBozemanCalabasas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$9M$17M$26M$35M201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$67,006,936$60,488,048$57,803,063
Revenue$24,299,982$20,811,097$18,387,025
Expenses$20,501,763$20,967,822$17,959,643
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,246,001$588,796$948,473
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$218K$436K$654K$872K18 grants201918 grants202011 grants202110 grants20229 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children: $15KSouthwest Ohio Association forthe Education of Young…$15KWashington DC Association for the Education of Young Children: $11KWashington DC Association forthe Education of Young…$11K

Grant Size Distribution

50 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K6$50–100K5$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children ($15,000), Washington DC Association for the Education of Young Children ($10,833).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SOUTHWEST OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN Monroe, OHSTATE SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING, WITH FOCUS ON FAMILY CHILD CARE$15,000
WASHINGTON DC ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN Washington, DCSTATE SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING RELATED TO EDUCATOR CREDENTIALING VIDEO, MEMBERSHIP AWARD WINNER-GROWTH$10,833

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Michelle Kang — Chief Executive Officer: $363KMichelle KangChief Executive Officer$363KMark Day — Chief Strategy & Growth Officer: $203KMark DayChief Strategy & Growth Officer$203KNancy Griswold — General Counsel - Until 3/2024: $195KNancy GriswoldGeneral Counsel - Until 3/2024$195KAlissa Mwenelupembe — Managing Director, Early Learning: $163KAlissa MwenelupembeManaging Director, Early…$163KNicole Zuchetto Sr Director — Market Solutions and Conferences: $151KNicole Zuchetto Sr…Market Solutions and Conferences$151KLauren Hogan — Content Writer & Strategy Advisor: $146KLauren HoganContent Writer & Strategy…$146KSusan Friedman Sr Director — Publishing & Content Development: $140KSusan Friedman Sr…Publishing & Content Development$140KLydia Ndiba — Senior Director, Human Resources: $135KLydia NdibaSenior Director, Human Resources$135KTreva Bustow — Sr. Director, Marketing & Membership: $131KTreva BustowSr. Director, Marketing &…$131KNanette Lawson Chief Operations — And Finance Officer - as of 9/2023: $70KNanette Lawson Chief…And Finance Officer - as of…$70K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Michelle KangChief Executive Officer50$362,724
Nancy GriswoldGeneral Counsel - Until 3/202450$195,493
Mark DayChief Strategy & Growth Officer50$202,706
Alissa MwenelupembeManaging Director, Early Learning50$162,985
Nicole Zuchetto Sr DirectorMarket Solutions and Conferences40$151,367
Lauren HoganContent Writer & Strategy Advisor40$145,550
Lydia NdibaSenior Director, Human Resources40$135,293
Susan Friedman Sr DirectorPublishing & Content Development40$139,942
Treva BustowSr. Director, Marketing & Membership40$131,411
Nanette Lawson Chief OperationsAnd Finance Officer - as of 9/202350$69,704
Dave PorterInterim CFO50—
Tonia DurdenPresident - as of 6/20243.6—
Natalie Vega O'NeilImm. Past President - as of 6/20243.6—
Kelly RamseyVice President3.6—
Brian JohnsonSecretary3.6—
Michelle WlazloTreasurer3.6—
Joseph AlvianiBoard Member2.6—
Barbara CooperBoard Member2.6—
Erin CovingtonBoard Member2.6—
Stacey French LeeBoard Member2.6—
Dianne HaulcyBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Troy HunterBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Nadia JonesBoard Member - Until 5/20242.6—
Chris LambertBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Nicole LazarteBoard Member - Until 4/20242.6—
Charu ManochaBoard Member2.6—
Xiara QuinnBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Yohana QuirozBoard Member2.6—
Kharesa RiveraBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Toni SturdivantBoard Member2.6—
Traki TaylorBoard Member - Until 5/20242.6—
Reginald WilliamsBoard Member - Until 5/20242.6—
Nicole WoodsBoard Member - as of 6/20242.6—
Shu-Chen Jenny YenBoard Member2.6—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Association for the Education?

National Association for the Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $67.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is National Association for the Education?

As of 2024, National Association for the Education holds $67.0M in total assets with $24.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $26K in 2024.

Where does National Association for the Education operate?

National Association for the Education has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, PR, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does National Association for the Education award?

In 2024, National Association for the Education awarded 2 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is National Association for the Education's EIN?

National Association for the Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6009499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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