National Council for Community Development Inc
National Council for Community Development Inc, doing business as Grow America and formerly known as the National Development Council, is a public charity based in New York, NY. Formed in 1972, it works nationally in community and economic development, including small-business lending and assistance, affordable housing, social infrastructure, and training and technical assistance for communities.
National Council for Community Development Inc at a glance
In short: National Council for Community Development Inc gave $10.6M across 745 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,607,679
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 745
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,238
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,344,820
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Council for Community Development Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 633 Third Ave 19J, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 682-1106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Council for Community Development Inc
Who National Council for Community Development Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was STEM Paths Innovation Network ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,786 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,747 grants of 3,786 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grow America describes its community-development work as national. In 2024, grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: New York, 62%; Washington, 29%; Texas, 8%; Nevada, 1%; and Florida, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 745 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Council for Community Development Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $15.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 745 grants totaling $10.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEM Paths Innovation Network Renton, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $250,000 |
| First Washington Robotics Kent, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $200,000 |
| Project Feast Kent, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $180,000 |
| Little Scholars Montessori Academy Kent, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $170,000 |
| Indian American Community Services Redmond, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $126,000 |
| Kent International Mall LLC Kent, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Council of Seattleking County Seattle, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $100,000 |
| 19 Gold Seattle, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $37,500 |
| BD Alehouse LLC Seattle, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $37,500 |
| Broadview Taphouse LLC Seattle, WA | Economic Recovery Grant | $37,500 |
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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 | $32,344,820 | $31,068,119 | $34,891,766 | $10,607,679 | 745 | $47,602 |
| 2023 | $39,325,806 | $33,620,104 | $35,143,999 | $8,225,220 | 577 | $27,845 |
| 2022 | $46,688,940 | $35,945,507 | $31,712,139 | $15,703,720 | 1,138 | $18,915 |
| 2021 | $24,193,687 | $38,165,020 | $33,133,533 | $13,361,562 | 1,319 | $25,883 |
| 2020 | $28,776,794 | $19,558,542 | $15,862,393 | $1,269,000 | 7 | $21,843 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Grow America says it assists nonprofits and small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or located in low-income census tracts through lending, grants, training, and business counseling. It also provides training, counseling, and technical assistance to communities and nonprofit organizations working on economic development and low-income housing. Its filing describes social-infrastructure work through an affiliate that partners with local governments on public buildings and other facilities.
The 2024 grantees’ own mission statements illustrate some of the organizations supported. STEM Paths Innovation Network says it provides low- or no-cost STEM programs and mentors to scholars of color and girls in the greater Seattle region; Washington FIRST Robotics says it works to engage young people from diverse backgrounds in team-based STEM programs. Project Feast describes culinary training and support for refugees and immigrants, while the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Seattle King County says it helps individuals and families with basic needs and works to prevent evictions, hunger, and utility shutoffs. Other recipients include education-equity, community-learning, and neighborhood-development organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 745 grants totaling $10,607,679. Grant amounts ranged from $6,250 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were identified as economic recovery grants.
Among the largest reported grants were $250,000 to STEM Paths Innovation Network in Renton, Washington; $200,000 to First Washington Robotics in Kent, Washington; $180,000 to Project Feast in Kent; and $170,000 to Little Scholars Montessori Academy in Kent. Other listed grants included $126,000 to Indian American Community Services in Redmond and $100,000 each to Kent International Mall LLC and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Seattle King County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Marsh III as president and CEO. Seth Bongartz is listed as chairman. Board members listed on the filing are Gary Perlow, Jamie Blosser, Jessica Costello, Jessica Zimbabwe, Nicole Hudson, Patrick Duggan, Regina Montoya, and Stuart Comstock-Gay. Jessica Costello is also listed as secretary.
National Council for Community Development Inc is led by Daniel Marsh III, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Marsh III
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$305K (2020) → $531K (2024)
Seth Bongartz
Chairman
Chair & Board Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Favela
Senior Director
On filings since 2021
47 hrs/week
$247K (2021) → $294K (2024)
Adam Ennis
COO & Assistant Secretary
CFO → COO & Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
20.5 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $351K (2024)
David J. Trevisani
Product Manager
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Kevin Gremse
Regional Manager
On filings since 2020
47 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $274K (2024)
Stephanie Dugan
Product Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$232K (2020) → $251K (2024)
Michael Griffin
Fund Manager
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$337K (2021) → $366K (2024)
Daniel Choi
CFO
On filings since 2022
12.5 hrs/week
$164K (2022) → $271K (2024)
Gary Perlow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Blosser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Duggan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomasita Duran
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Costello
Board Member & Secretary
Secretary → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Zimbabwe
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Montoya
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Comstock-Gay
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gertrude Scriven (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Saundra Johnson Hudson (2020–2022) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: John Downs (2020–2021) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: John Palyo (2020–2021) — Product Manager
- Former: Mackensie Canter (2020–2021) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Charley Depew (2020) — Senior Director
- Former: Marilyn Strickland (2020) — Outgoing Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $531K, to Daniel Marsh III (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Council for Community Development Inc
How much does National Council for Community Development Inc give each year?
National Council for Community Development Inc gave $10.6M across 745 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.2M across 577 grants.
What is National Council for Community Development Inc's typical grant size?
National Council for Community Development Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,238, across 745 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Council for Community Development Inc give grants?
National Council for Community Development Inc gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (238 grants), Seattle, WA (78 grants), Irving, TX (50 grants) and Hicksville, NY (50 grants).
Does National Council for Community Development Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of National Council for Community Development Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 745) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Economic Recovery Grant" (739 grants).
Who are National Council for Community Development Inc's largest grantees?
National Council for Community Development Inc's largest 2024 grantees include STEM Paths Innovation Network ($250,000), First Washington Robotics ($200,000) and Project Feast ($180,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Council for Community Development Inc?
National Council for Community Development Inc reported $32.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.1M.
What does National Council for Community Development Inc fund?
Grow America says it assists nonprofits and small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals or located in low-income census tracts through lending, grants, training, and business counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Council for Community Development Inc?
National Council for Community Development Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Council for Community Development Inc's EIN?
National Council for Community Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6532871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work National Council for Community Development Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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