National Association of Elementary
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National Association of Elementary at a glance
In short: National Association of Elementary gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,911
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,911
- +107.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,911
- Total assets
- $795,777
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Association of Elementary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Association of Elementary School Principals ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Association of Elementary gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Elementary School Principals Alexandria, VA | Support for Naesp Conference and Osac Sponsorship | $62,911 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $795,777 | $173,046 | $336,168 | $62,911 | 1 | $9,594 |
| 2024 | $971,155 | $382,002 | $315,145 | $91,000 | 3 | $9,164 |
| 2023 | $1,054,062 | $353,924 | $566,887 | $41,000 | 3 | $7,474 |
| 2022 | $1,175,517 | $773,858 | $348,093 | $41,000 | 3 | $1,600 |
| 2021 | $846,581 | $576,463 | $346,237 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,987 |
| 2020 | $767,651 | $232,933 | $217,993 | $84,500 | 1 | $435 |
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.
Focus Areas
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work National Association of Elementary funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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