Passionately committed to the belief that every child deserves to thrive in a nurturing, permanent family. National Council for Adoption's mission is to meet the diverse needs of children, expectant parents, birth parents, adopted individuals, adoptive families, and all those touched by adoption through global advocacy, education, research, legislative action, and collaboration.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$118K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$39K
About National Council for Adoption
Based on IRS filings
National Council for Adoption is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,556,294 | $2,322,010 | $2,267,494 |
| Revenue | $1,709,179 | $984,094 | $956,674 |
| Expenses | $1,527,685 | $1,137,256 | $1,166,519 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $45,353 | $6,131 | $-104 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Spaulding for Children ($68,585), University of Washington ($38,045), The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic ($11,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic Hoover, AL | SubAward: Hospital-Based Adoption Sensitive Care Training | $11,300 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | SubAward: Hospital-Based Adoption Sensitive Care Training | $38,045 |
| Spaulding for Children Southfield, MI | SubAward: Hospital-Based Adoption Sensitive Care Training | $68,585 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea T Vavonese | Chair | 2 | — |
| Kyle Clark | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jane Castanias | Chair-Elect | 2 | — |
| Eric Curtis | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Lisa Sinclair | Vice-Chair | 2 | — |
| Yekaterina Kate Trambitskaya | Vice-Chair | 2 | — |
| Renee Alexander | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ginger Cooch | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Joseph Firschein | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Michele Jackson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dana Johnson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Celeste Liversidge | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Melson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Evamarie Pisani | Board Member | 2 | — |
| William Rosen | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Spicer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Pamela Stevenson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Steven Sunday | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ashley Wilson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ryan Hanlon | President & CEO | 40 | $158,221 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Council for Adoption?
National Council for Adoption is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is National Council for Adoption?
As of 2025, National Council for Adoption holds $2.6M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $118K in 2025.
Where does National Council for Adoption operate?
National Council for Adoption has awarded grants in Alabama, Michigan, Washington.
What size grants does National Council for Adoption award?
In 2025, National Council for Adoption awarded 3 grants totaling $118K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Council for Adoption's EIN?
National Council for Adoption's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1721671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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