National Black Child Development Institute
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is a public charity based in Silver Spring, Maryland. It works to improve the quality of life for Black children and families, with a particular focus on children from birth through age 8. Its work includes advocacy, research, leadership development, community programs, and support for a national network of affiliates.
National Black Child Development Institute at a glance
In short: National Black Child Development Institute gave $958K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $958,392
- +270.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -56.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,839
- +751.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,250
- Total assets
- $11,340,064
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Black Child Development Institute
- Contact
Mailing address: 8455 Colesville Road 910, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (202) 833-2220
Website: https://nbcdi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from National Black Child Development Institute
NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program
National Black Child Development Institute
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Public Voices Fellowship on Racial Justice in Early Childhood
National Black Child Development Institute
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Black Child Development Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BCDI District of Columbia ($210K). Together the top 10 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 63 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NBCDI is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest reported state shares were DC (22%), Pennsylvania (15%), Virginia (11%), Colorado (10%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Black Child Development Institute gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $958K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $958K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BCDI District of Columbia Washington, DC | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $209,550 |
| BCDI Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $146,166 |
| BCDI Hampton Roads Hampton, VA | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $103,250 |
| BCDI Colorado Aurora, CO | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $100,500 |
| BCDI New York State Albany, NY | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $100,500 |
| BCDI Miami Miami, FL | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $100,000 |
| BCDI Chicago Matteson, IL | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $92,500 |
| BCDI Atlanta Dacula, GA | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $58,032 |
| BCDI Dallas Desoto, TX | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $39,494 |
| BCDI Detroit Eastpointe, MI | National Village Network, Affiliate Support | $8,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,340,064 | $6,238,768 | $4,324,364 | $958,392 | 10 | $130,531 |
| 2023 | $9,246,260 | $4,806,262 | $3,527,736 | $258,886 | 23 | $75,288 |
| 2022 | $7,363,866 | $7,703,883 | $3,990,543 | $298,363 | 14 | $54,220 |
| 2021 | $4,381,019 | $4,583,140 | $4,190,795 | $187,343 | 12 | $49,900 |
| 2020 | $4,633,216 | $4,770,719 | $2,852,720 | $33,112 | 4 | $34,181 |
| 2019 | $2,969,872 | $1,908,823 | $2,626,503 | $23,125 | 2 | $33,917 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NBCDI’s website states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for Black children and families. Its stated purpose is to mobilize communities and advocate for equity and a just future for Black children and families. The organization’s website describes work across early childhood, including strengthening advocates’ and stakeholders’ capacity, producing research and resources, mobilizing communities to change policy and practice, and cultivating leaders through fellowships.
NBCDI’s 2023 filing describes programs involving its national affiliate network, policy initiatives, an annual conference and membership, and family engagement, health and wellness, literacy programs, and curricula. The filing also says NBCDI provides scholarships for tuition, books, supplies, travel, and other expenses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NBCDI reported 10 grants totaling $958,392. Grants ranged from $8,400 to $209,550, with a median of $100,250. All 10 listed grants were for “National Village Network, affiliate support.”
The largest grants were $209,550 to BCDI District of Columbia, $146,166 to BCDI Philadelphia, $103,250 to BCDI Hampton Roads, $100,500 to BCDI Colorado, and $100,500 to BCDI New York State.
The 2023 filing says NBCDI partners with its national affiliates to implement programs and initiatives, and monitors grant-program expenditures through reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kofi Smith as chair, Kevin Sweeney as treasurer, and Blythe Keeler Robinson, Esq. as vice chair. It lists Regine Moore as secretary after serving as a director until December 2023. Angela Wiggins is listed as secretary until December 2023. Other directors listed are Lee Christian Parker, John Jackson, Kiesha King, Onnie Rogers, PhD, and Joan Lombardi.
National Black Child Development Institute is led by Leah Austin, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leah Austin
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $229K (2024)
Kofi Smith
Chair
Second Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Onnie Rogers PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Lombardi
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Jackson
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiesha King
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Christian Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Haiman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leoandra Rogers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Whiteman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Jones Vp Of Nat'l
Partnership & Community Mobilization
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Lee Johnson III
Vice President of Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Shauna Knox
Senior Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Angela Wiggins
Secretary
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blythe Keeler Robinson Esq.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sweeney
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regine Moore Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: T. Anthony Waller (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: La'kerri Jackson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jocelyn M. Sturdivant (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President & Institutional Advancement
- Former: Allyson Jones Vice Pres (2022–2023) — Community Mobilization & National Pa
- Former: Kofi Smith Vice-Chair (2023) — Then Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Regine Moore (2023) — Director
- Former: Carla Thompson Payton (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark M. Lee Esq. (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rahn Mayo (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Thornton (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Cemere James (2022) — Senior Advisor to the President
- Former: William Dunbar (2022) — Vice President & Policy
- Former: Kristal High Esq. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tobeka G. Green (2019–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Cemere James Interim Ceo (2021) — Then Senior Advisor to the President · Filing note: Until
- Former: Nicole Clifton Esq. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cemere James Interim (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Felicia McDade (2019) — First Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $229K, to Leah Austin (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Black Child Development Institute
How much does National Black Child Development Institute give each year?
National Black Child Development Institute gave $958K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $259K across 23 grants.
What is National Black Child Development Institute's typical grant size?
National Black Child Development Institute's median grant in 2024 was $100,250, and its average grant was $95,839, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Black Child Development Institute give grants?
National Black Child Development Institute's top state is District of Columbia, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Virginia (11%).
Does National Black Child Development Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on National Black Child Development Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "National Village Network, Affiliate Support" (10 grants).
Who are National Black Child Development Institute's largest grantees?
National Black Child Development Institute's largest 2024 grantees include BCDI District of Columbia ($209,550), BCDI Philadelphia ($146,166) and BCDI Hampton Roads ($103,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Black Child Development Institute?
National Black Child Development Institute reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What does National Black Child Development Institute fund?
NBCDI’s website states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for Black children and families. Its stated purpose is to mobilize communities and advocate for equity and a just future for Black children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Black Child Development Institute?
National Black Child Development Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nbcdi.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Black Child Development Institute's EIN?
National Black Child Development Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0908178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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