National Association of Counties Research Foundation
To ascertain, develop and distribute knowledge About county government for the education of the public generally and for the education and training of public officials and prospective public officials.
National Association of Counties Research Foundation at a glance
In short: National Association of Counties Research Foundation gave $211K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,967
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,484
- +255.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,484
- Total assets
- $14,766,613
- +135.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Association of Counties Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Builders ($115K). Together the top 2 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 30 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Association of Counties Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2020) to $675K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Builders Glenwood Springs, CO | Program Support | $114,810 |
| WV Community Devel Hub Charleston, WV | Program Support | $96,157 |
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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 | $14,766,613 | $11,884,512 | $9,154,226 | $210,967 | 2 | $88,094 |
| 2023 | $6,281,503 | $7,256,826 | $9,180,294 | $208,000 | 7 | $10,690 |
| 2022 | $4,161,965 | $9,041,801 | $8,691,272 | $335,490 | 10 | $4,587 |
| 2021 | $4,701,784 | $7,841,848 | $7,692,207 | $675,326 | 8 | $5,928 |
| 2020 | $4,685,129 | $7,378,628 | $8,256,880 | $125,861 | 3 | $5,367 |
About National Association of Counties Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Association of Counties Research Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $211K. Net investment income was $88K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Association of Counties Research Foundation is led by Matthew David Chase, CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew David Chase
CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $386K (2024)
MARY JO McGUIRE
President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2022
First Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teryn Zmuda
Chief Economist & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Mark Poloncarz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
HonJoe Briggs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
HonRon Berry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Elizabeth Holand
Chief Program Officer
Director of Programs & Practices → Director of County Future Lab, 2022
Director of County Future Lab → Chief Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$195K (2022) → $194K (2024)
Deborah Stoutamire
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $199K (2024)
Daniel Melgoza
Chief of Operations
Chief Strategy Officer → Chief of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Denise Winfrey
Immediate Past President
First Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gore
First Vice President
Director → Second Vice President, 2022
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jd Clark
Second Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anna Amselle (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 42023
- Former: Joe Briggs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Berry (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Namey (2020–2022) — Chief Public Affairs Officer
- Former: Larry Johnson (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mark Ritacco (2021–2022) — Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Gary Moore (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Rita Reynolds (2021) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Alejandra Montoya-Boyer (2020) — Associate Program Director
- Former: Deborah Cox (2020) — Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Mary Ann Borgeson (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mohammadhadi Sedighsarvestani (2020) — Director of the Counties Futur
- Former: Nastassia Walsh (2020) — Associate Program Director
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 $386K, to Matthew Chase (CEO/Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Association of Counties Research Foundation
How much does National Association of Counties Research Foundation give each year?
National Association of Counties Research Foundation gave $211K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $208K across 7 grants.
How large is National Association of Counties Research Foundation?
National Association of Counties Research Foundation reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
Where does National Association of Counties Research Foundation operate?
National Association of Counties Research Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What is National Association of Counties Research Foundation's EIN?
National Association of Counties Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0241255. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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