National Association of Elementary

Public charity · Grantmaker Alexandria, VA EIN: 54-1223334

The naesp foundation advances excellence, innovation, and equity in schools by endowing leadership and learning for principals for the benefit of children.

Key facts about National Association of Elementary

In short: National Association of Elementary gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
54-1223334
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$62,911
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$62,911
Median grant
$62,911
Total assets
$795,777
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$796K

-18.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$63K

-30.9% YoY

Grant Count

1

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$63K

+107.4% YoY

How National Association of Elementary gives

  • Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method

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

About National Association of Elementary

Based on IRS filings

National Association of Elementary is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $796K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $10K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

AlexandriaReston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 3 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024 1 grant2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

National Association of Elementary School Principals: $63KNational Association ofElementary School Principals$63K

The largest 2025 recipient was National Association of Elementary School Principals ($63K).

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Association of Elementary School Principals Alexandria, VASupport for Naesp Conference and Osac Sponsorship$62,911

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$795,777$971,155$1,054,062
Revenue$173,046$382,002$353,924
Expenses$336,168$315,145$566,887
Net Investment Income$9,594$9,164$7,474

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Association of Elementary is led by L. Earl Franks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • L. Earl Franks

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liza Caraballo-Suarez EdD

    Vice President

    Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary & Vice President, 2024

    Secretary & Vice President → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Armstrong EdD

    Secretary & Vice President

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024

    Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary & Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • April Knight

    Treasurer & Secretary

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann-Marie Gleason

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Dave Steckler (2021–2024) — Vice President
  • Former: Paul Wenger (2020–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis (2020–2021) — Vice President
  • Former: David N. Wick (2020) — Vice President
  • Former: Ernest Mannino (2020) — Outgoing Chief Executive Officer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about National Association of Elementary

How much does National Association of Elementary give each year?

National Association of Elementary gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $91K across 3 grants.

How large is National Association of Elementary?

National Association of Elementary reported $796K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $173K.

What is National Association of Elementary?

National Association of Elementary is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $796K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does National Association of Elementary operate?

National Association of Elementary has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is National Association of Elementary's EIN?

National Association of Elementary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1223334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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

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