The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc (NASPA) is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It describes itself as an association advancing the student affairs profession through professional development, advocacy, and research, serving 15,000 members across all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories.
Key facts about National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc
In short: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $192K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 52-1542164
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,115,582
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $192,326
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,821,201
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The website provides program-specific nomination or application instructions for the Channing Briggs Small Research Grant, Innovation Grants, and Emergency Aid Microgrant Initiative. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2027 Channing Briggs Small Research Grant nomination deadline is October 20, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$24.8M
-13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+763.5% YoY
Grant Count
11
+450.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$192K
+57.0% YoY
How National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
NASPA’s website says the NASPA Foundation raises funds to advance NASPA’s mission and legacy. The Foundation supports student affairs professionals through scholarships for NASPA events, research grants, and recognition awards. Its listed activities include innovation grants, research awards, conference scholarships, professional-development support, and support for student affairs archives.
NASPA also operates grant-funded projects with other funders. Its 2024 filing describes grants supporting grant-funded staff and on-campus initiatives. For example, the 2025 grant list includes awards for an emergency-aid microgrant initiative, sustainability awards, and student choice awards.
Among 2025 grantees, FirstGen Forward describes its mission as equipping the higher education community with evidence-based approaches, data-informed strategies, professional development, and research through a first-generation lens. Salish Kootenai College describes its mission as providing postsecondary opportunities for Native Americans and promoting community and individual development while perpetuating the cultures of the Confederated Tribes of the Flathead Nation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not NASPA’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NASPA reported 11 grants totaling $2,115,582. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $2,013,582, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $2,013,582 to FirstGen Forward for a “sub-award grant.” Other listed awards included $15,000 each to Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Foundation Inc for an ASN sustainability grant and an individual recipient Community College for a sustainability award following an ASN cohort. Several $10,000 grants supported institutions participating in the TIAA/NASPA Emergency Aid Microgrant Initiative.
The NASPA Foundation’s Channing Briggs Small Research Grant offers awards of up to $5,000. Graduate students, student affairs professionals, faculty members, and research teams may apply, provided the applicant or at least one team member is a NASPA member. The proposal must address the study’s relevance to student affairs and at least one Foundation guiding principle, describe the study and methodology, explain its contribution to knowledge or practice, and include a project budget and any other funding sources. The Foundation funds costs directly related to conducting the research. The 2027 grant cycle is accepting nominations from July 29 through October 20, 2026.
The NASPA Innovation Grants Program offers three award levels, up to $1,000, $1,000–$3,000, and $3,000–$5,000, for NASPA members regardless of campus membership affiliation. Projects should relate to the NASPA Strategic Plan. The website says the program is not currently open. Applications call for an applicant and institutional profile, a proposal abstract, an innovation project plan addressing objectives and impact, and a management plan and budget.
The NASPA Emergency Aid Microgrant Initiative is for nonprofit accredited two- and four-year institutions with existing emergency aid programs. Participating institutions are expected to distribute funds directly to students, up to $500 per student, collect and share impact data, and take part in follow-up interviews. Former recipients cannot reapply, and institutions currently under an RFP with TIAA are ineligible. The application cycle listed for March 4–19, 2026, and its May 26, 2026 award notification date are past.
Review Cycle
The 2027 Channing Briggs Small Research Grant nomination deadline is October 20, 2026.
How to Apply
The website provides program-specific nomination or application instructions for the Channing Briggs Small Research Grant, Innovation Grants, and Emergency Aid Microgrant Initiative. The Emergency Aid Microgrant application cycle described on the site is past, and the Innovation Grants page says the program is not currently open.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NASPA is based in Washington, DC, and its website describes members in all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories. In the 2025 filing, 95% of grant dollars were attributed to recipients in DC; the remaining reported shares were Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Alabama at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2023) to $3.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Firstgen Forward ($2.0M). Together the top 9 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 38 (68%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firstgen Forward Washington, DC | Sub-Award Grant | $2,013,582 |
| Famu Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | ASN Sustainability Grant | $15,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Grambling State University Grambling, LA | Award for grambling state university as part of the tiaa/naspa emergency aid microgrant initiative | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Solacc Lafayette, LA | Award for South Louisiana community college as part of the tiaa/naspa emergency aid microgrant initiative | $10,000 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | Award for university of houston-downtown as part of the tiaa/naspa emergency aid microgrant initiative | $10,000 |
| Community College of Aurora Aurora, CA | Award for community college of aurora as part of the tiaa/naspa emergency aid microgrant initiative | $10,000 |
| Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | Student Choice Award | $8,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT | Student Choice Award | $8,000 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | Student Choice Award | $6,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,821,201 | $19,797,867 | $20,892,078 | $2,115,582 |
| 2024 | $28,723,027 | $27,138,983 | $24,073,081 | $245,000 |
| 2023 | $23,570,113 | $24,835,134 | $25,827,230 | $81,953 |
2025 grant count was 11; 2024 grant count was 2; and 2023 grant count was 15.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,821,201 | $28,723,027 | $23,570,113 |
| Revenue | $19,797,867 | $27,138,983 | $24,835,134 |
| Expenses | $20,892,078 | $24,073,081 | $25,827,230 |
| Net Investment Income | $-796,402 | $974,567 | $437,080 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anna Gonzalez as board chair, Chicora Martin as past board chair, and Michael Christakis as board chair-elect. Other listed directors include Aarika Camp, Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, Carole Hughes, Cynthia Hernandez, Danielle Desawal, Eboni Ford Turnbow, and Greg Toya.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc is led by Amelia R. Parnell, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amelia R. Parnell
President
Vice President for Research & Policy → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $368K (2025)
Anna Gonzalez
Board Chair
Region Vi Director → Chair-Elect, 2024
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong
Annual Conference Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica L. Nixon
Vice President for Justice, Equity & Director
Vice President Eq. Inc. → Vice President for Equity & Inclusion, 2024
Vice President for Equity & Inclusion → Vice President for Justice, Equity & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $225K (2025)
John Kennedy
Sen. Director of App. Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Melissa Dahne
Sen. Director of Publications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Salvador Mena
Jedi Division Director
Justice, Eq., Div. & Incl → Justice & Executive Director, 2024
Justice & Executive Director → Jedi Division Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aarika Camp
Small Colleges & Uni. Div. Director
Small Colleges & Universities Division Director → Small Colleges & Uni. Div. Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Putman
Region II Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamar Hylton
Region Iv-East Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romando Nash
Region V Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sheehan
Public Policy Division Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shruti Desai
Knowledge Communities Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Hughes
Region I Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Desawal
Faculty Council Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eboni Ford Turnbow
Region Vi Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Toya
Community Colleges Division Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lander
Region Iv-West Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omneya Badr
Global Division Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tierney Bates
Region III Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy M. Shopkorn
Executive Vice President
Vice President for Operations → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $257K (2025)
Stephanie A. Gordon
Vice President for Prof. Development
Vice President for Educational Programs → Vice President for Prof. Development, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $229K (2025)
Elise F. Newkirk-Kotfila
Ass. Vice President for Strategy, P & Ships
Senior Director & Advising Success Network → Sen Director & Advising Success Network, 2024
Sen Director & Advising Success Network → Ass. Vice President for Strategy, P & Ships, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $171K (2025)
Olivia Nembhard
Controller
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $143K (2025)
Jill Dunlap
Assistant Vice President Civic Engagement, Pr & Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Kruger Kevin
President Emeritus
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$557K (2025)
Chicora Martin
Past Board Chair
Board Chair- Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hernandez
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lincoln Johnson
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Christakis
Board Chair-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (58)
- Former: Danita Brown Young (2020–2024) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Kevin Kruger (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Pamela Agoyo (2021–2024) — Annual Conference Chair
- Former: Sarah E. Whitley (2021–2024) — Vice President for the Center for Fgss
- Former: Mirela Mazalu (2022–2024) — Global Division Director
- Former: Rameen Talesh (2022–2024) — Region Vi Director
- Former: Alex Cabal (2023–2024) — Region I Director
- Former: Candace Maddox Moore (2023–2024) — Faculty Council Director
- Former: Darryl Holloman (2023–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Joseph R. Desanto (2023–2024) — Executive Director & Hec for Sac
- Former: Keegan Nichols (2023–2024) — Region Iv-West Director
- Former: Kendal Washington White (2023–2024) — Prof. Standards Division Director
- Former: Mylon Kirksy (2023–2024) — Region III Director
- Former: Richard Monroe (2023–2024) — Community Colleges Division Director
- Former: Megan Stone (2024) — Growth Team Chief of Staff
- Former: Samuel Goessling (2024) — Chief Growth Officer & Cfs
- Former: Omari Burnside (2020–2023) — Assistant Vice President for Strategy & Practice
- Former: Tiffany Q. Ayiku (2020–2023) — Assistant Vice President for Prof. Development
- Former: Julie Payne-Kirchmeier (2021–2023) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Bernard Little (2022–2023) — Region Iv-East Director
- Former: Jeanna Mastrodicasa (2022–2023) — Public Policy Division Director
- Former: Joanna Royce-Davis (2022–2023) — Region V Director
- Former: Jodi Bailey (2022–2023) — Region II Director
- Former: Kimberly Blea (2022–2023) — Small Colleges & Univ. Div
- Former: Leanna Fenneberg (2022–2023) — Knowledge Communities Director
- Former: Willie Banks (2022–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Daniel Maxwell (2023) — Annual Conference Chair
- Former: Angela Batista (2020–2022) — Naspa Board Special Advisor
- Former: David M. Arnold (2020–2022) — Assistant Vice President Health, Saf. & Well-Being in
- Former: Laura Osteen (2020–2022) — Professional Standards Div. Director
- Former: Ann Gansemer-Topf (2021–2022) — Faculty Council Director
- Former: Edward Martinez (2021–2022) — Community Colleges Div. Director
- Former: Melinda Stoops (2021–2022) — Region I Director
- Former: Regina Young Hyatt (2021–2022) — Region III Director
- Former: Teresa Lynn Clounch (2021–2022) — Region Iv-West Director
- Former: Christine Taylor (2022) — Justice, Eq., Div. & Incl. Div.
- Former: Kathryn Coquemont (2022) — Region V Director
- Former: Mamta Accapadi (2022) — Annual Conference Chair
- Former: Olivia Jones (2022) — Controller
- Former: Brent Marsh (2020–2021) — Public Policy Division Director
- Former: Carolyn Livingston (2020–2021) — Small Colleges & Univ. Dvsn Director
- Former: Chris Meiers (2020–2021) — Region V Director
- Former: Denzil Suite (2020–2021) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Matt Clifford (2020–2021) — Knowledge Communities Director
- Former: Mona Hicks (2020–2021) — Equity, Incl. & Soc. Jus. Dvsn Director
- Former: Richard Walker (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Terry Martinez (2020–2021) — Region II Director
- Former: William Young (2020–2021) — Global Division Director
- Former: Michele Murray (2021) — Annual Conference Chair
- Former: Helen Grace Ryan (2020) — Region III Director
- Former: Jason B. Pina (2020) — Conference Chair
- Former: Jennifer Deburro (2020) — Region I Director
- Former: Kandy Sue Mink Salas (2020) — Region Vi Director
- Former: Kim Lowry (2020) — Community Colleges Division Director
- Former: Penny Rue (2020) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Shana Warkentine Meyer (2020) — Region Iv-West Director
- Former: Stephanie Rizk (2020) — Assistant Vice President Inform Sys & Brand Management
- Former: Tracy Tambascia (2020) — Faculty Council Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $557K, to Kruger Kevin (President Emeritus, (Until 12/31/24)). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: One Dupont Circle Nw 300, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 265-7500
Website: https://naspa.org
Frequently asked questions about National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc
How much does National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc give each year?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc gave $2.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $245K across 2 grants.
What is National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's typical grant size?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $192,326, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc give grants?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Choice Award" (3 grants).
Who are National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's largest grantees?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Firstgen Forward ($2,013,582), Famu Foundation Inc ($15,000) and Grambling State University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.8M.
What does National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc fund?
NASPA’s website says the NASPA Foundation raises funds to advance NASPA’s mission and legacy. The Foundation supports student affairs professionals through scholarships for NASPA events, research grants, and recognition awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc?
The website provides program-specific nomination or application instructions for the Channing Briggs Small Research Grant, Innovation Grants, and Emergency Aid Microgrant Initiative. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's EIN?
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1542164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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