National Association of Counties Research Foundation

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 53-0241255

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.8M

+135.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$211K

+1.4% YoY

Grant Count

2

-71.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$105K

+255.0% YoY

About National Association of Counties Research Foundation

Based on IRS filings

National Association of Counties Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

18states
+10 more states

Cities

AlbanyAlexandriaArlingtonBaltimoreCharlestonChicagoColumbusEl PasoEllensburgeErieFitchburgFlagstaffGlenwood SpringsHonoluluLincolnMadisonMinneapolisNew YorkOlympiaPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$7M$10M$13M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$14,766,613$6,281,503$4,161,965
Revenue$11,884,512$7,256,826$9,041,801
Expenses$9,154,226$9,180,294$8,691,272
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$88,094$10,690$4,587
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$169K$338K$506K$675K3 grants20208 grants202110 grants20227 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

COMMUNITY BUILDERS$115KWV Community Devel Hub$96K

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K4$50–100K9$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Builders ($114,810), WV Community Devel Hub ($96,157).

RecipientPurposeAmount
COMMUNITY BUILDERS GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COPROGRAM SUPPORT$114,810
WV Community Devel Hub CHARLESTON, WVPROGRAM SUPPORT$96,157

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

MATTHEW CHASECEO/Executive Director$386KTERYN ZMUDAChief Economist & Director$229KDEBORAH STOUTAMIREChief Administrative Officer$199KASHLEIGH HOLANDChief Program Officer$194KDANIEL MELGOZAChief of Operations$123K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DENISE WINFREYImmediate Past President1
JAMES GOREFirst Vice President1
JD CLARKSecond Vice President1
MARY MCGUIREPresident1
HonJoe BriggsDIRECTOR1
HonRon BerryDIRECTOR1
Mark PoloncarzDIRECTOR1
Tracy GrahamDIRECTOR1
ASHLEIGH HOLANDChief Program Officer20$194,170
TERYN ZMUDAChief Economist & Director20$228,980
DANIEL MELGOZAChief of Operations20$122,978
DEBORAH STOUTAMIREChief Administrative Officer20$199,029
MATTHEW CHASECEO/Executive Director20$385,593

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is National Association of Counties Research Foundation?

As of 2024, National Association of Counties Research Foundation holds $14.8M in total assets with $11.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $211K in 2024.

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 size grants does National Association of Counties Research Foundation award?

In 2024, National Association of Counties Research Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $211K — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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

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