National Congress of Parents & Teachers
National Congress of Parents & Teachers is a public charity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its grants support PTA organizations through programs involving family engagement, student success, health and safety, digital safety, arts access, advocacy, diversity, and organizational capacity building.
National Congress of Parents & Teachers at a glance
In short: National Congress of Parents & Teachers gave $239K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Texas. 90% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,500
- -70.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $11,357
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,225,307
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (19 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Congress of Parents & Teachers
- How to Apply
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For specified opportunities, applications are submitted through the Grants & Awards Portal. National PTA’s 2025–2026 program FAQ says grantees receive support through training calls, Grant Chats, video tutorials, a Grantee Toolkit, program-specific websites, and one-to-one support. Program requirements and award agreements vary by opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 N Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-5604
Phone: (703) 518-1200
Website: https://pta.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
24 open opportunities from National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Center for Family Engagement
National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship Grant
National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fall Program Grants: PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!
National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Congress of Parents & Teachers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasco County Advocates PTA ($20K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s listed opportunities include state-level PTAs in the United States, as well as national opportunities. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Texas (21%), Georgia (11%), California (10%), Florida (8%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Congress of Parents & Teachers open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 21 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $817K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $239K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco County Advocates PTA Land O Lakes, FL | PTA Connected: Screen Smart - Internet Safety Grant & Event | $20,000 |
| RRISD Council of PTAs Round Rock, TX | PTA Connected: Screen Smart - Internet Safety Grant & Event | $20,000 |
| Denton HS PTSA Denton, TX | PTA Connected: Create with Kindness - Internet Safety Grant & Event | $18,000 |
| Marietta High School PTSA Marietta, GA | PTA Connected: Create with Kindness - Internet Safety Grant & Event | $15,000 |
| Aldrin PTA Schaumberg, IL | PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Internet Safety Grant & Event | $11,500 |
| Brumby ES PTA Marietta, GA | PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Internet Safety Grant & Event | $11,500 |
| Doyle Elementary PTA San Diego, CA | PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Internet Safety Grant & Event | $11,500 |
| Mata Montessori PTA Dallas, TX | PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Internet Safety Grant & Event | $11,500 |
| Idaho PTA Boise, ID | State Membership Capacity Grant | $10,000 |
| Indiana PTA Indianapolis, IN | State Membership Capacity Grant | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,225,307 | $25,064,189 | $22,374,723 | $238,500 | 21 | $361,130 |
| 2024 | $20,444,364 | $15,918,453 | $14,702,064 | $816,509 | Total only | $616,163 |
| 2023 | $18,469,790 | $12,864,038 | $12,966,082 | $261,750 | 26 | $30,542 |
| 2022 | $17,487,180 | $13,229,265 | $13,824,489 | $372,625 | 24 | $193,755 |
| 2021 | $18,529,492 | $8,777,058 | $11,267,645 | $471,060 | 48 | $146,603 |
| 2020 | $19,792,839 | $11,821,028 | $11,378,763 | $77,350 | 11 | $269,672 |
| 2019 | $19,857,410 | $12,855,703 | $13,207,186 | $60,200 | 8 | $777,166 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.”
Its filing describes grants and awards supporting PTAs as they engage families, support student success, and increase access in areas including arts, digital safety, and well-being and healthy lifestyles. The organization also describes support for family engagement and state PTA capacity building. Its 2025 grants included local PTAs and PTSAs, a council of PTAs, and state PTAs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $238,500. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The 2025 filing lists $238,500 in grants, compared with 26 grants totaling $261,750 in 2023; the 2024 filing lists no grants.
The largest listed 2025 awards were $20,000 each to Pasco County Advocates PTA in Florida and RRISD Council of PTAs in Texas for PTA Connected: Screen Smart internet safety grants and events. Denton HS PTSA in Texas received $18,000 for a PTA Connected: Create with Kindness grant and event, and Marietta High School PTSA in Georgia received $15,000 for the same program. Four local PTAs received $11,500 each for PTA Connected programs, and Idaho, Indiana, Maine, and Michigan PTAs each received $10,000 State Membership Capacity Grants.
The organization’s website describes multiple funding and award opportunities. Its 2025–2026 State PTA Capacity Building opportunity offered up to 10 state PTAs $10,000 each, with an application period that ended October 1, 2025. Its 2025–2026 Family Engagement Solutions Challenge Grant invited district or council PTAs to apply; the stated June 1, 2025 deadline has passed. Website materials also describe PTA program grants and awards for local PTAs, with program-specific eligibility and requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Yvonne Johnson, President; William Datema, President-Elect; Shaton Berry, Secretary-Treasurer; Rose Acerra, Vice President of Advocacy; and Charles Scott, Vice President of Membership. Listed board members are Suzi Kennon (to June 2025), Gauri Binup (from September 2024), Rachel Burke, Alyssa Cutrona, and Jenny Fuentes (to September 2024).
National Congress of Parents & Teachers is led by Nathan Monell, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 11 of 38 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Monell
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
34.5 hrs/week
$313K (2019) → $408K (2025)
Yvonne Johnson
President
President-Elect → President & President-Elect, 2023
President & President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Howard Berman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
34.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Westmoreland
Director & Family Engagement
Director & Family Engagement → Family Engagement Director, 2024
Family Engagement Director → Director & Family Engagement, 2025
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$134K (2021) → $159K (2025)
Laura Huff
Director & Finance
Director & Finance → Finance Director, 2024
Finance Director → Director & Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $152K (2025)
Kristen Johnson
Director, Education & Leadership
Director, Training & Education → Training & Development Director, 2024
Training & Development Director → Director, Education & Leadership, 2025
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $145K (2025)
Courtney Kissell
Director & Programs
Programs Director → Director & Programs, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $151K (2025)
Amy Lorenz
Deputy Executive Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$210K (2019) → $255K (2025)
Elizabeth Rorick
Deputy Executive Director
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$198K (2019) → $243K (2025)
James Thomasell
CFO
On filings since 2019
34.5 hrs/week
$197K (2019) → $248K (2025)
Paul Rensted
Hr Officer
Director → Human Resources Officer, 2021
Human Resources Officer → Hr Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $189K (2025)
Kristina Carey
Head of Corporate Alliances
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$156K (2025)
Rose Acerra
Vice President of Advocacy
Board Member → Vice President of Advocacy & Board Member, 2023
Vice President of Advocacy & Board Member → Vice President of Advocacy, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Price
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Chavez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaton Berry
Secretary-Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary-Treasurer & Board Member, 2023
Secretary-Treasurer & Board Member → Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Gainey
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maricela Arias-Cantu
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Haas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Cutrona
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angi Gonzales-Carver
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Scott
Vice President of Membership
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Platin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fidelia Sturdivant
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Fuentes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Burke
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Motley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabatha Rosporoy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Quinn Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzi Kennon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Datema
President-Elect
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Hensley-Maclean
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Velasco Hyland
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gauri Binup
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helena Miller
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Mollinet
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (62)
- Former: Amy Sheldon (2019–2024) — Resource Development Director
- Former: Alison Turner (2019–2023) — Vice President of Membership
- Former: Candy Jo Bracken (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Collin Robinson (2019–2023) — Vice President of Advocacy
- Former: Erik Champy (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Mack (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stacy Bateman (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia Reyna (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anna King (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Andrew Brennen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Gerhardt (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mikki Wilson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ninah Jackson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Renee LaHuffman-Jackson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William Potts-Datema (2021–2023) — President-Elect & Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Zackary Brown (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lauryn Donovan (2022–2023) — Board Member · Filing note: From 622
- Former: Katherine Clabaugh (2023) — Director & Government Relations
- Former: Frances Frost (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Heather Gillette (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Jeffrey Corbett (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: LaWanda Toney (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony B Shivers (2019–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Eric Anderson (2021–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Madeleine Plumey-Cruz (2021–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Matthew J Rodriguez (2021–2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: DrTraci Petteway (2022) — Board Member · Filing note: Until 622
- Former: Amy Arness (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chase Thomas (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emma Violand (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jude Bruno (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Boggs (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Madison Laster (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Traci Petteway (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tracie Potts (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Will Wiese (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Darlene Harris (2020–2021) — V.p. of Membership
- Former: Donald Dunn (2020–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Jesus Holgiun (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alison Turner--Bd Mem (2021) — Then Vice President of Membership
- Former: Carrie Neill (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Collin Robinson--Bd Mem (2021) — Then Vice President of Advocacy
- Former: Suzan Yungner (2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew Goldschmidt (2019–2020) — Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Jaqueline Ball (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Justin Raber (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kris Garst (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leon Hobbs (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Pat King (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Rideout (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Anna King--Vp Of Membership (2019) — Then Pres.-Elect
- Former: Christian Mayer (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Darlene Harris--Board Member (2019) — Then Vice President of Member
- Former: Denise Sultz (2019) — Sec.-Treas.
- Former: Donald Dunn--Board Member (2019) — Then Sec.-Treas.
- Former: Gabe Unruh (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Accomando (2019) — President
- Former: Joseph Cirasuolo (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Marques A. Ivey (2019) — Vice President of Advocacy
- Former: Paul Beriault (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Armenta (2019) — Director
- Former: Tina Hartman (2019) — Board Member
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 $408K, to Nathan Monell (Executive Director (To 04/25)). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Congress of Parents & Teachers
How much does National Congress of Parents & Teachers give each year?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers gave $239K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $817K in grants paid.
What is National Congress of Parents & Teachers's typical grant size?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,357, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Congress of Parents & Teachers that year got $12K on average.
Where does National Congress of Parents & Teachers give grants?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers's top state is Texas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (11%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marietta, GA (2 grants).
Does National Congress of Parents & Teachers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on National Congress of Parents & Teachers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "State Membership Capacity Grant" (10 grants).
Who are National Congress of Parents & Teachers's largest grantees?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers's largest 2025 grantees include Pasco County Advocates PTA ($20,000), RRISD Council of PTAs ($20,000) and Denton HS PTSA ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Congress of Parents & Teachers?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.1M.
What does National Congress of Parents & Teachers fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Congress of Parents & Teachers?
For specified opportunities, applications are submitted through the Grants & Awards Portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Congress of Parents & Teachers's EIN?
National Congress of Parents & Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2169155. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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