National Conference on Citizenship
The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a Washington, DC-based public charity focused on strengthening civic life and democracy. Founded in 1946 and chartered by Congress in 1953, it brings together leaders, citizens, and organizations working on active citizenship, civic engagement, and public service.
National Conference on Citizenship at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,926,026
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,197,174
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $179,034
- +95.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,136,221
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Conference on Citizenship
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 13Th Street Nw 12Th Fl 78, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 864-5521
Website: https://ncoc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Conference on Citizenship
Joseph H. Kanter Citizen of the Year Award
National Conference on Citizenship
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Major George A. Smith HOOAH Award
National Conference on Citizenship
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Senator Bob Graham Award
National Conference on Citizenship
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Conference on Citizenship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How National Conference on Citizenship gives
- Giving fell 96% 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 $30K (2019) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Public Oakland, CA | Support the design of healthy digital public spaces which are key to open societies, that foster cohesion and connection within and across marginalized communities | $40,909 |
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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 | $2,926,026 | $3,197,174 | $4,136,221 | — | — | $179,034 |
| 2024 | $4,428,256 | $6,430,716 | $6,287,073 | $40,909 | 1 | $91,697 |
| 2023 | $6,449,948 | $7,433,373 | $6,944,563 | $87,882 | 1 | $201,090 |
| 2022 | $5,588,012 | $7,878,527 | $5,991,799 | $39,250 | 6 | $124,249 |
| 2021 | $4,277,361 | $6,771,478 | $9,011,996 | $1,159,724 | 73 | $418,614 |
| 2020 | $6,394,785 | $6,855,946 | $4,956,886 | $686,733 | 5 | $84,893 |
| 2019 | $3,968,308 | $1,688,635 | $1,070,527 | $30,000 | 2 | $160,818 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NCoC states that it is committed to strengthening democracy by supporting local leaders and nonpartisan projects dedicated to citizen engagement and public service. Its Civic Health Index uses census and survey data to examine civic engagement, and NCoC says it has released 99 reports on civic strengths and weaknesses. Its other work includes the Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force, the Algorithmic Transparency Institute, and New Public, which focuses on public-friendly digital spaces. NCoC also describes Pathways to Prosperity as providing data and analysis on severe-weather impacts, resilience, and related opportunities.
NCoC reports that subgrants are an essential part of certain projects, with recipients required to submit written reports or similar updates on use of funds and outcomes. A grantee, New Public Inc., describes its mission as helping communities create healthier digital public spaces and developing prototypes for digital conversation with public service media organizations.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking includes one grant totaling $87,882 in 2023 and one totaling $40,909 in 2024. No grants were reported for 2025. The available figures show one grant in each of 2023 and 2024, but do not establish a typical grant size. The identified 2024 grantee was New Public Inc. of Oakland, California, which received $40,909.
NCoC also presents several awards annually at its Annual Conference, including awards recognizing veterans’ service and individuals’ contributions to citizenship and the public good. The information provided describes these as awards, not as grant programs for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Katie Harbath, President and Chair; Valerie Lemmie, Treasurer and 1st VP; Joy Fulkerson, 2nd VP; Gail Leftwich Kitch, 3rd VP; Barry Byrd, Secretary; Michael Weiser, Chairman Emeritus; and directors Allen Square, Adam Conner, Joy Bonaguro, and James Johnson Piett.
National Conference on Citizenship is led by Cameron Hickey, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cameron Hickey
CEO
Program Director → Program Director & Then CEO, 2023
Program Director & Then CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$181K (2021) → $202K (2025)
Katie Harbath
President & Chair
Director → Interim CEO, 2022
Interim CEO → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Adam Conner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Square
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Johnson Piett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Bonaguro
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Letty Hardi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Howell
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$176K (2021) → $195K (2025)
Denice Ross
Senior Fellow
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$221K (2021) → $227K (2025)
Kyla Fullenwider
Senior Fellow
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$184K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Lisa Matthews
Chief Grants Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$121K (2021) → $134K (2025)
Barry Byrd
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Leftwich Kitch
3rd Vice President
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Weiser
Chairman Emeritus
Director → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → Chairman Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Fulkerson
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Lemmie
Treasurer & 1st Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Garrett Graff (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Paula Ellis (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Philip Duncan (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Allyson Laackman (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Elijah Pariser (2021–2024) — Program Director
- Former: Deepti Doshi (2023–2024) — Program Director
- Former: Adriana Rivas Ruffatti (2024) — Head of Community Lab
- Former: Angelica Quicksey (2024) — Head-Public Spaces Incubator
- Former: Meagan Mitchell (2024) — Chief of Staff-New Public
- Former: Ag Newmyer (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bob Graham (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lattie Coor (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Nykidra Robinson (2021–2023) — Program Director
- Former: Garrett Graff - Pres (2023) — Chair & Then Director
- Former: Katie Harbath - Int Ceo (2023) — Then President & Chair
- Former: Caleb Gayle (2021–2022) — CEO
- Former: Clarissa Unger (2021–2022) — Program Director
- Former: Deborah Fallows (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicco Mele (2020–2021) — Interim CEO & Executive Director
- Former: Eric K. Federing (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sterling Speirn Former Ceo (2020) — Executive Director Fellow
- Former: Sterling Speirn (2019) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $227K, to Denice Ross (Senior Fellow). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Conference on Citizenship
How large is National Conference on Citizenship?
National Conference on Citizenship reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does National Conference on Citizenship fund?
NCoC states that it is committed to strengthening democracy by supporting local leaders and nonpartisan projects dedicated to citizen engagement and public service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Conference on Citizenship?
National Conference on Citizenship has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ncoc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Conference on Citizenship's EIN?
National Conference on Citizenship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0698385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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