National Defense Industrial Association
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is an Arlington, Virginia-based public charity and educational association focused on national security and the defense industrial base. It brings together military, government, industry, and academic members through forums, events, divisions, chapters, and affiliates.
National Defense Industrial Association at a glance
In short: National Defense Industrial Association gave $308K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $307,662
- +147.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,383
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $98,156,724
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to National Defense Industrial Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 2101 Wilson Blvd 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 522-1820
Website: https://ndia.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Defense Industrial Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of Florida ($50K). Together the top 10 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NDIA’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were Florida (25%), Michigan (20%), Virginia (14%), Alabama (13%), and Colorado (8%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients in that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Defense Industrial Association gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $75K (2022) to $308K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Florida Gainesville, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | Donation | $34,994 |
| Troy University Troy, AL | Donation | $25,000 |
| Higher Orbitz Aurora, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Museum of Aviation Foundation Warner Robins, GA | Donation | $20,303 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $18,000 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Donation | $15,000 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Donation | $15,000 |
| US Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal FMWR Warren, MI | Donation | $10,500 |
| Air Camp Inc Dayton, OH | Donation | $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 | $98,156,724 | $34,794,526 | $36,063,192 | $307,662 | 20 | $5,741,630 |
| 2024 | $97,544,310 | $36,041,082 | $33,420,684 | $124,123 | 6 | $7,565,186 |
| 2023 | $88,659,502 | $32,936,174 | $31,164,389 | $76,940 | 4 | $8,494,361 |
| 2022 | $86,964,558 | $32,051,662 | $31,156,578 | $74,849 | 4 | $2,044,715 |
| 2021 | $101,180,018 | $20,593,795 | $20,058,120 | $131,349 | 11 | $3,392,999 |
| 2020 | $76,480,857 | $24,007,674 | $22,336,821 | $117,474 | 11 | $2,390,747 |
| 2019 | $70,301,091 | $27,432,663 | $27,319,607 | $178,500 | 14 | $1,268,257 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NDIA’s website describes its mission as engaging thoughtful and innovative leaders to promote policies, practices, products, and technology for warfighters and others who help ensure the nation’s safety and security. Its stated 2025 priorities include stable defense budgets, DoD digital modernization, defense trade and technology cooperation, industrial readiness, and resilient supply chains.
The 2024 filing describes meetings and exhibits for exchanges between industry and government, as well as divisions that facilitate technical information-sharing among government, industry, academia, and scientific organizations. The filing also describes scholarship awards funded through the association’s endowment and annual meeting. For example, its I/ITSEC program offers awards to individual recipients enrolled in, or accepted to, qualifying full-time master’s or doctoral programs, subject to stated citizenship, discipline, career-interest, merit, and need criteria.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NDIA reported 20 grants totaling $307,662. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $50,000 to the University of Florida, $34,994 to United Service Organizations Inc., $25,000 each to Troy University and Higher Orbitz, and $20,303 to the Museum of Aviation Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as donations.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the USO says its mission is to strengthen the well-being of people serving in America’s military and their families. Higher Orbits Foundation says it engages high-school students through spaceflight and hands-on STEAM learning. The University of Tennessee Foundation says it supports the university community through alumni engagement, financial stewardship, and private gifts. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern individualized education, public safety, aviation and STEM education, defense-conversion assistance, and regional career growth.
No application process, materials, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Disbrow as chair; John Bonsell as vice chair; and Michael Bayer as immediate past chair. It also lists Stephen Hedger, Reggie Robinson, Tamara Jack, Megan Milam, ML Mackey, Laura McAleer, and Fola Ojumu as executive committee members.
National Defense Industrial Association is led by David Norquist, CEO on every filing since 2022; 14 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Norquist
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$707K (2023) → $1.4M (2025)
Arun Seraphin
Executive Director Eti
Deputy Director - Eti → Executive Director - Eti, 2024
Executive Director - Eti → Executive Director Eti, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$285K (2023) → $401K (2025)
Sean Buck
President Ntsa
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$174K (2025)
Lisa S. Disbrow
Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lawrence
Director Finance
CFO → CFO & Director of Finance, 2023
CFO & Director of Finance → Director Finance, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $250K (2025)
Michael Seeds
Senior Director S & P
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$270K (2025)
Tammy Hofmann
Director Web Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2025)
Christine Klein
Senior Vice President Meetings
Senior Vice President & Meetings → Senior Vice President Meetings, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$293K (2019) → $350K (2025)
Latosha Hill
Controller
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $201K (2025)
Rachel McCaffrey
Senior Vice President Member & Wid
Senior Vice President Membership & Wid → Senior Vice President Membership, 2024
Senior Vice President Membership → Senior Vice President Member & Wid, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$246K (2019) → $155K (2025)
Scott Rekdal
Senior Vice President Marketing
Senior Vice President & Marketing → Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications, 2021
Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications → Senior Vice President Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$234K (2019) → $282K (2025)
Stewart Magnuson
Editor & Chief
Editor - Defense Magazine → Editor - Magazine, 2023
Editor - Magazine → Editor & Chief, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$153K (2021) → $177K (2025)
Guy Walsh
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$207K (2024) → $400K (2025)
Jennifer Stewart
Executive Vice President S & P
Executive Vice President Strategic Program & Policy → Executive Vice President S & P, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$497K (2024) → $518K (2025)
Debbie Langelier
Vice President Ntsa
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$251K (2025)
Michael J. Bayer
Imm. Past-Chair
Board Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2024
Immediate Past Board Chair → Imm. Past-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura McAleer
Excom Member
Director → Excom Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Simmons
Excom Member
Director → Excom Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Bonsell
Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2024
Board Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Milam
Excom Member
Director → Excom Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ml Mackey
Excom Member
Director → Excom Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Jack
Excom Member
Director → Excom Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fola Ojumu
Excom Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reggie Robinson
Excom Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hedger
Excom Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (224)
- Former: Deborah Dyson (2019–2024) — Vice President - Ntsa
- Former: James Boozer (2019–2024) — Former Executive V.p.
- Former: James Robb (2019–2024) — President-Ntsa
- Former: Michael S. Smith (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Betsy Schmid (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Larsen Idsinga (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Theresa Mayer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Angela M. Ambrose (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brett B. Lambert (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: David D. Halverson Usa Ret (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey W. Bohling (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John B. Cooper Usaf Ret (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Lewis (2021–2024) — Former Executive Dir.-Eti
- Former: Michael A. Niggel (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Dellaneve (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paula Edwards (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard W. Hunt Usn Ret (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tammy Hoffman (2021–2024) — Director It
- Former: Thomas A. Horlander Usa Ret (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Armando Mandy Lopez Jr Usa Ret (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian E. Perry (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kris E. McGuire (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark C. Cherry (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Martin Whelan Usaf Ret (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary N. Springer (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Meagan S. Linn (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Reginald O. Robinson Usaf Ret (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Geckle Jr. (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Afolabi Ojumu (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brent Wildasin Usa Ret (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bruce Gjovig (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Hugh Webster (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: James M. Stevison (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jay B. Silveria (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kevin S. Mortensen Usaf Ret (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kraig Siracuse Usn (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Logan Jones (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew J. Kuta (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Dietz (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter B. Trainer Usaf Ret (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Wostenberg (2023–2024) — Research Fellow - Eti
- Former: Stephen C. Hedger Ltc Usar (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Ally Veres (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Motko (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Smith (2024) — Director
- Former: Curt Beckemeyer (2024) — Director
- Former: Dan Sennott Usa Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Jaworowski (2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Walsh Uscg Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Dean Hoffman Iv Usa Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Debbie Opiekun (2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Hopkins (2024) — Director
- Former: James Thomas (2024) — Director
- Former: Jamie Miller (2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Jeb Nadaner (2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Segelstrom (2024) — Director
- Former: John Beaver (2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Devooght (2024) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Selbe (2024) — Director
- Former: Ken Garber (2024) — Director
- Former: Kenny Cushing (2024) — Director
- Former: Lee K. Levy Ii Usaf Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Leigh Palmer (2024) — Director
- Former: Louis Lauter (2024) — Director
- Former: Marisa Rhode (2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Bitterman (2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Kuiken (2024) — Director
- Former: Michele Pearce Usaf Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Patricia Ward (2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Arcangeli (2024) — Director
- Former: Pete Ford (2024) — Director
- Former: Pete Giambastiani (2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Stewart (2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Cooper Usmc Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Sharon Hardie (2024) — Director
- Former: Susannah Kerr (2024) — Director
- Former: Tania Hanna (2024) — Director
- Former: Tara Murphy Dougherty (2024) — Director
- Former: Theresa Campobasso (2024) — Director
- Former: Will Goodman (2024) — Director
- Former: William Conley (2024) — Director
- Former: Edward J. Sheehan Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Edward M. Fortunato (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Harold L. Yoh III (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Herbert Carlisle (2019–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: James McAleese Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jana Weir Murphy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Joanna T. Lau (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: John D. Illgen (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Bravman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael W. Wynne (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Turner (2019–2023) — Director of It
- Former: Raanan I. Horowitz (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard H. Klodnicki (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Wesley Hallman (2019–2023) — Former Senior Vice President Policy
- Former: William Glenn Yarborough Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony L. Mathis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christina Cook (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel A. Lerner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deirdre Hanford (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Raj Shah (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tomas Diaz De La Rubia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Lazarski Usaf Ret (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Arnold L. Punaro Usmc Ret (2021–2023) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Leigh Madden (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mara A. Motherway (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Omer Clifton Tooley Jr Arng Ret (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy Byers Usaf Ret (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Valerie L. Baldwin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brett Ulander (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Caswell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Hathaway (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jaymie A. Durnan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jen Stewart (2022–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Jim Kelly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John M. Kelly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kenny Cushing Usafr (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Terrence O'Shaughnessy Usaf Ret (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ellen M. Lord (2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Plaut (2023) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Masson Usn Ret (2023) — Director
- Former: Lee K. Levy II (2023) — Director
- Former: Mac Thornberry (2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Madera (2023) — Director
- Former: Rodney D. Bullard (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew McKenna (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dale W Church (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: David Chesebrough (2019–2022) — Vice President - Programs
- Former: James B. Lasswell (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John D. Schumacher (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth M. Masson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Margaret Evans (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert H. Sues (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Roger I. Zakheim (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen W. Preston (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Terrance J. McKearney (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tina Jonas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: William Mahan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter D. Green (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alan Faver (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Catherine Meyn (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Darryl Roberson Usaf Ret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph W. Dyer Usn Ret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Kenney (2021–2022) — Director - Advertising
- Former: Kevin Mortensen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William J. Bender Usaf Ret (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brent Wildasin (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Bogdan Usaf Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: Jay B. Silveria Usaf Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: John Lindsay (2022) — Director
- Former: Mara A. Motherway Usn Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew Donovan (2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony K. Mitchell (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bede Ramcharan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bradley H. Feldmann (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Christian S. Alexander (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Emerson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cyndi Turner Krisan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gabriel Camarillo (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: George Lamphere (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lesley Kalan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lewis Von Thaer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Atherton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Cosentino (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew H. Green (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Tait (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Sutkaytis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: R. Andrew Hove (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard D. McConn (2019–2021) — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Former: Richard J. Tighe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sanjay Singhal (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: William J. Broderick (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: J. Martin Ried (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jonathan P. Moneymaker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Coleman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Harris (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bernard S. Champoux Usa Ret (2021) — Director
- Former: John P. Chadbourne (2021) — Director
- Former: Mary G. Lockhart Usaf Ret (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Dubie Usaf Ret (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael G. Etti (2021) — Director
- Former: William A. Laplante (2021) — Director
- Former: Church Huton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Col Mary G. Lockhart Usafr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cord A. Sterling (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gen Richard A. Cody Usar (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan L. Etherton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Laine E. Klein (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lawrence P. Graviss (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lt Gen Darryl Robersonusafr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lt Gen William J. Bender Usafr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ltg John D. Johnson Usar (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Maj Gen Arnold Punarousmcr (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Maj Gen Eugene Lupia Usafr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mg Omer Clifton Tooleyarngr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael G. Genetti (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mj Gen Thomas Andersenusafr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Sturgell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robin S. Lineberger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sid Ashworth (2019–2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Therese Swetnam (2019–2020) — Former COO, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Vadm Joseph W. Dyer Usnr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William C. Hoover (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William J. Lynn III (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William T. Mahoney (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Maren Leed (2020) — Director
- Former: Samantha L. Clark (2020) — Director
- Former: Alison K. Brown (2019) — Director
- Former: Bg Stephen D. Mundt Usar (2019) — Director
- Former: Brg Gen Graham Shirleyusafr (2019) — Director
- Former: Capt Mark Meservey Uscgr (2019) — Director
- Former: Carla Mazique (2019) — Senior Vice President, Hr & Administrator
- Former: Debbie L. Berry (2019) — Director
- Former: Francis M. Walton (2019) — Director
- Former: Frank Michael (2019) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Glenn Baer (2019) — Director
- Former: Heather Havens (2019) — Vice President & Policy
- Former: J. Kelly Brown Jr. (2019) — Director
- Former: Jamie H. Moraga (2019) — Director
- Former: Peter D. Prowitt (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard L. Haver (2019) — Director
- Former: Steve Hill (2019) — Director
- Former: Timothy B. Fleischer (2019) — Director
- Former: Vincent J. Ciccone (2019) — Director
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 $1.4M, to David Norquist (CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Defense Industrial Association
How much does National Defense Industrial Association give each year?
National Defense Industrial Association gave $308K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 6 grants.
What is National Defense Industrial Association's typical grant size?
National Defense Industrial Association's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,383, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Defense Industrial Association give grants?
National Defense Industrial Association's top state is Florida, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (20%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does National Defense Industrial Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on National Defense Industrial Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are National Defense Industrial Association's largest grantees?
National Defense Industrial Association's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of Florida ($50,000), United Service Organizations Inc ($34,994) and Troy University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Defense Industrial Association?
National Defense Industrial Association reported $98.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.8M.
What does National Defense Industrial Association fund?
NDIA’s website describes its mission as engaging thoughtful and innovative leaders to promote policies, practices, products, and technology for warfighters and others who help ensure the nation’s safety and security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Defense Industrial Association?
National Defense Industrial Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ndia.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Defense Industrial Association's EIN?
National Defense Industrial Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196547. 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 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Lansdowne, VA
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation funds education programs that help exceptionally promising students with financial need, including college access, academic enrichment, and support for talented students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6 to $515,000, with a median of $7,702; it funds across the United States, with most grant dollars going to Virginia. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for current application instructions and eligibility.
Assets
$940.1M
Grants
1,419
Total Given
$25.1M
Donors Trust Inc
Alexandria, VA
Donors Trust supports charities and programs in social welfare, health, the environment, economics, governance, foreign relations, and arts and culture, with a strong emphasis on conservative and libertarian policy and education groups. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000, though awards ranged from $5,038 to $35 million, and recipients were concentrated in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New York, Texas, and California. It does not accept unsolicited requests; donor-advisors recommend grants through their accounts.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
919
Total Given
$282.1M
The Community Foundation Inc
Richmond, VA
The Community Foundation funds health and wellness, education, economic prosperity, and community vibrancy, along with other causes through donor-advised and field-of-interest funds. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,795,000, with a median of $25,000; 78% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$852.4M
Grants
917
Total Given
$61.8M
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Grantable. (2026). National Defense Industrial Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-defense-industrial-association-morg_9322bdb7e0914298a8b7332332b02367
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