National Conference of State
The National Conference of State historic preservation officers (NCSHPO) fosters communication among the state historic preservation officers (SHPO) and represents them and their views at the national level. NCSHPO is the association of the gubernatorially appointed officials who carry out the national historic preservation act (16 usc 470) for the secretary of the interior and the advisory council on historic preservation. NCSHPO facilitates communication among the shpos and represents them at the national level with congress, the administration and the private sector.
National Conference of State at a glance
In short: National Conference of State gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,798,431
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Conference of State funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Preservation Action ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How National Conference of State gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 $20K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preservation Action Washington, DC | Support Toward Educational Outreach Materials | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,798,431 | $2,665,635 | $2,574,317 | $20,000 | 1 | $299,932 |
| 2024 | $5,457,874 | $2,477,895 | $2,322,157 | $20,000 | 1 | $261,801 |
| 2023 | $5,003,005 | $1,223,789 | $1,299,598 | $20,000 | 1 | $53,083 |
| 2022 | $4,568,370 | $934,293 | $920,269 | $20,000 | 1 | $133,042 |
| 2021 | $5,244,923 | $1,592,490 | $1,132,073 | $20,000 | 1 | $507,144 |
| 2020 | $4,828,560 | $734,748 | $807,915 | $20,000 | 1 | $139,810 |
About National Conference of State
Based on IRS filings
National Conference of State is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $300K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Conference of State is led by Erik Hein, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Hein
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Anne Raines
President -
Board Member → President -, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Hingle Director Of
Government & External Affairs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Chrissy Curran
Secretary -
Secretary - → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Potts
Vice President -
Treasurer - → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daina Penkiunas
Treasurer -
Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Bartos
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Canaday
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member -, 2022
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Brooks
Vice President -
Board Member → Vice President -, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Meredith
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Gibb
Secretary -
Board Member → Secretary -, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Marcopul
Treasurer -
Board Member → Treasurer -, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Macfarlane-Faes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hobson-Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Beadles
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Flood
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Eidman
Board Member -
Board Member → Board Member -, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Spong
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bill Peterson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Carlos Rubio Cancela
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dawn Diprince
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Anne Hewett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Daniel Mackay (2020–2024) — Board Member -
- Former: Mark Wolfe (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Jill Dolberg (2021–2024) — Board Member -
- Former: Kirk Mohney (2021–2024) — Board Member -
- Former: Jeff Pappas (2022–2024) — Board Member -
- Former: Kathryn Leonard (2020–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Andrea McDonald (2020–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: David Crass (2020–2022) — Secretary -
- Former: Timothy Parsons (2020–2022) — Vice President -
- Former: Toni Prawl (2020–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Craig Potts Treasurer (2022) — Vice President · Filing note: Until
- Former: Lisa Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: Patrick McIntyre (2020–2021) — Secretary -
- Former: Paul Loether (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: Steve Turner (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: David Crass Treasurer (2021)
- Former: Mark Wolfe President - (2021) — Past President
- Former: Ramona Bartos Vice President - (2021)
- Former: Theodore Monoson Sr Director (2021) — Of Gov. Relat. -
- Former: Timothy Parsons Vice President (2021)
- Former: Jay Vogt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Langan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Theodore Monoson (2020) — Senior Director of Gov. Relationship
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 $143K, to Erik Hein (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Conference of State
How much does National Conference of State give each year?
National Conference of State gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is National Conference of State?
National Conference of State reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is National Conference of State?
National Conference of State is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Conference of State operate?
National Conference of State has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is National Conference of State's EIN?
National Conference of State's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0373312. 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 August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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