National Communication Association
Advancing communication scholarship, teaching, and practice to foster a better world.
National Communication Association at a glance
In short: National Communication Association gave $102K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,319
- +70.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,053
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,185
- Total assets
- $8,732,867
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (26% 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 Communication Association
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Communication Association
Communication Pedagogy Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
NCA Research Cultivation Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
NCA Student Caucus Travel Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Communication Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Arkansas ($26K). Together the top 6 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Communication Association gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $110K (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Fayetville, AR | Research Cultivation Grant | $26,350 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Research Cultivation Grant | $22,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Research Cultivation Grant | $19,050 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Research Cultivation Grant | $15,319 |
| The Regents of the University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Research Cultivation Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc Lawrence, KS | Research Cultivation Grant | $9,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,732,867 | $3,719,431 | $4,113,551 | $102,319 | 6 | $442,828 |
| 2023 | $8,961,707 | $3,238,772 | $4,278,907 | $60,000 | 5 | $284,519 |
| 2022 | $9,379,540 | $3,734,330 | $3,701,098 | $84,757 | 6 | $251,428 |
| 2021 | $10,518,840 | $3,243,981 | $3,757,170 | $69,996 | 6 | $332,949 |
| 2020 | $10,271,816 | $2,052,592 | $2,754,474 | $75,000 | 5 | $212,525 |
| 2019 | $10,580,941 | $3,716,294 | $3,686,439 | $110,000 | 7 | $262,341 |
About National Communication Association
Based on IRS filings
National Communication Association is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $443K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Communication Association is led by Justin Danowski, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Danowski
Executive Director
Director of Membership & Governance → Director of Governance, 2023
Director of Governance → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $224K (2024)
Marnel Niles Goins
President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2023
First Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dane Claussen
Director of Research, Publications & Professional
Director of Research → Director of Research, Publications & Professional, 2024
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Arnyae Neal
Director of Membership & Member Services
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Lashawn Duckett
Director of Convention & Meetings
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Jeanetta D. Sims
First Vice President
Executive Committee Member → Second Vice President, 2023
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walid Afifi
Immediate Past President
First Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Manning
Acting Treasurer & Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member → Acting Treasurer & Executive Committee Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Thomas-Maddox
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. Cherney
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaunak Sastry
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sloop
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Thweatt
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Lachlan
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Lewis
Executive Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Harris
Second Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Vinita Agarwal (2021–2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Devika Chawla (2022–2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Richard West (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Roseann Madziuk (2022–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Shari E. Miles-Cohen (2022–2023) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Raquel Moreira (2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: David McMahan (2019–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Charles Morris III (2020–2022) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Cerise L. Glenn (2022) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Kristin Yednock (2022) — Director of Convention & Meetings
- Former: Lisa Flores (2022) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: J. Kevin Barge (2019–2021) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Kent Ono (2019–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Lakesha Anderson (2019–2021) — Director of Academic & Professional Affirs
- Former: Rachel Alicia Griffin (2019–2021) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Trevor Parry-Giles (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Wendy Fernando (2019–2021) — Director of External Affairs & Publications
- Former: A. Lisa Flores (2020–2021) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Roseann Mandzuik (2020–2021) — First Vice President
- Former: Rich West (2021) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Raymie McKerrow (2019–2020) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Shannon Vanhorn (2019–2020) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Star Muir (2019–2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mindy Fenske (2019) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Ronald L. Jackson (2019) — Immediate Past President
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 $224K, to Justin Danowski (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Communication Association
How much does National Communication Association give each year?
National Communication Association gave $102K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is National Communication Association's typical grant size?
National Communication Association's median grant in 2024 was $17,185, and its average grant was $17,053, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Communication Association give grants?
National Communication Association's top state is Arkansas, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (22%) and Arizona (19%).
Does National Communication Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on National Communication Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Cultivation Grant" (6 grants).
Who are National Communication Association's largest grantees?
National Communication Association's largest 2024 grantees include University of Arkansas ($26,350), University of Utah ($22,000) and Arizona State University ($19,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Communication Association?
National Communication Association reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is National Communication Association's EIN?
National Communication Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6007147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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