Through collaborative leadership, advance regulatory excellence for patient safety and public protection, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$317.5M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+56.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$230K
+56.6% YoY
About National Council of State Boards
Based on IRS filings
National Council of State Boards is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $317.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $22.6M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $317,548,407 | $288,258,198 | $278,021,193 |
| Revenue | $136,049,664 | $131,671,935 | $126,227,707 |
| Expenses | $127,664,953 | $138,862,718 | $112,589,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,623,301 | $5,522,862 | $22,660,360 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include State of New Jersey ($445,696), Washington State Department of Health ($218,629), State of Rhode Island Board of Nursing Education and Nursing Regulation ($204,048).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Research | $174,500 |
| Rutgers The State University Piscataway, NJ | Research | $107,578 |
| State of New Jersey Newark, NJ | Research | $445,696 |
| State of Rhode Island Board of Nursing Education and Nursing Regulation Providence, RI | Research | $204,048 |
| Washington State Department of Health Olympia, WA | Research | $218,629 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay P Douglas | President (Until 08/24) | 5 | — |
| Phyllis Polk Johnson | President | 5 | — |
| Jose Delfin D Castillo | President-Elect | 5 | — |
| Lori Scheidt | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Danette Schloeder | Area I Director | 5 | — |
| Sue Painter | Area II Director | 5 | — |
| Jenny Barnhouse | Area III Director | 5 | — |
| Barbara Blozen | Area IV Director | 5 | — |
| Lori Glenn | Director (Until 08/24) | 5 | — |
| Tony Graham | Director | 5 | — |
| Ann Oertwich | Director | 5 | — |
| Missy Poortenga | Director | 5 | — |
| Sue Tedford | Director (Until 08/24) | 5 | — |
| Carol Timmings | Director (Until 08/24) | 5 | — |
| Tammy Vaughn | Director | 5 | — |
| Philip Dickison | Secretary & CEO | 40 | $520,451 |
| Rob Clayborne | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $322,727 |
| Nur Rajwany | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $277,780 |
| Maryann Alexander | Chief Officer, Nursing Regulation | 40 | $294,684 |
| Joseph Betts | Measurement & Testing Director | 40 | $252,084 |
| Jason Schwartz | Outreach Marketing & Advocacy Dir. | 40 | $245,419 |
| Jennifer Gallagher | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $223,932 |
| David Benton | Former Secretary & CEO | 40 | $821,769 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Council of State Boards?
National Council of State Boards is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $317.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Council of State Boards?
As of 2024, National Council of State Boards holds $317.5M in total assets with $136.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does National Council of State Boards operate?
National Council of State Boards has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Gu, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does National Council of State Boards award?
In 2024, National Council of State Boards awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $230K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Council of State Boards's EIN?
National Council of State Boards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3481016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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