National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc
Ncia is dedicated to empowering people who face significant life challenges. With a commitment to unconditional support and respect for human dignity, ncia serves a diverse population, including people with intellectual, developmental and emotional disabilities, people re-entering society after incarceration, at-risk youth, and adults with complex needs.
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc at a glance
In short: National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,864
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $56,864
- Median grant
- $56,864
- Total assets
- $46,519,771
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ncia Foundation Inc ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ncia Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | To assist with back to school campaign and other fundraising activities | $56,864 |
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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 | $46,519,771 | $46,599,939 | $40,065,220 | $56,864 | 1 | $773,426 |
| 2024 | $41,479,261 | $40,602,776 | $37,807,237 | — | — | $972,063 |
| 2023 | $34,726,528 | $35,623,175 | $34,784,310 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $26,410,698 | $35,283,782 | $39,234,903 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $28,906,060 | $38,419,646 | $32,189,300 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $26,361,059 | $33,687,506 | $31,232,692 | — | — | — |
About National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $773K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc is led by Carole Argo, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole Argo
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $421K (2025)
Karen Johnson
Executive Director of Committee
Executive Director of Community Services → Executive Director of Committee, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Herbert J. Hoelter
Co-Founder & Chairman
Co-Founder & CEO → Co-Founder & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$518K (2020) → $123K (2025)
Lindsay M. Hayes
Director
Program Director & Suicide Program → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Christine Pahigian
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Pierce-Brooks
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walid Petri
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Bukowitz
Director
Director After → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kakaris
Director
Secretary After → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Keepers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Shawna Gottlieb
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$177K (2023) → $150K (2025)
Donald Vail
CFO After
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Emmett Highbaugh
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $204K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Andrew James Hunt (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Vincent M. Wesley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Angela Chambers-Hinton (2023) — Director of Youth in Trans
- Former: Erin Lee Lindholm (2023) — Executive Director of Adul
- Former: Angela Chambers (2020–2022) — Director of Youth in Transition School
- Former: April Jensen (2020–2022) — Executive Director of Adult Services
- Former: Gary P. Antonio (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Yong H. Kim (2020–2022) — CFO
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 $421K, to Carole Argo (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc
How much does National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc give each year?
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc gave $57K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc?
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc reported $46.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.6M.
Where does National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc operate?
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc's EIN?
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1094078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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