National Disability Institute Inc
National Disability Institute Inc (NDI) is a Washington, DC-based public charity focused on improving the financial future of people with disabilities and their families. Its work includes research, advocacy, policy development, education, training and technical assistance, and collaboration with organizations in the public and private sectors.
National Disability Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,081,104
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $12,496,352
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $345,067
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $12,466,996
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Disability Institute Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 K Street Nw 1000, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 296-2040
Website: https://nationaldisabilityinstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Disability Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in California, Missouri, New York, South Dakota, Maryland, Washington, Delaware, and New Jersey. NDI’s strategic plan describes goals with nationwide measures, and its project descriptions include work in named states and cities. The available information does not state a geographic restriction for grant applicants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 39 grants totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cares of Washington Seattle, WA | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Cash Campaign of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Community Options Inc Princeton, NJ | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Dakotabilities Sioux Falls, SD | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Developmental Evaluation and Adjustment Facilities Inc (DBA Deaf Inc) Allston, MA | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc Houston, TX | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Exceptional Persons Inc Waterloo, IA | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas Kansas City, MO | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| International Center for the Disabled (Institute for Career Development) New York, NY | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
| JVS Human Services Southfield, MI | Grant to Support Organization for Covid Relief | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,081,104 | $12,496,352 | $12,466,996 | — | — | $345,067 |
| 2023 | $13,489,820 | $10,865,128 | $9,376,203 | — | — | $274,946 |
| 2022 | $10,367,427 | $11,530,176 | $5,518,961 | — | — | $18,684 |
| 2021 | $4,364,302 | $4,131,666 | $3,952,019 | — | — | $7,556 |
| 2020 | $3,916,253 | $5,377,170 | $4,765,522 | $850,000 | 39 | $4,043 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NDI’s mission is to collaborate and innovate to build a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families. Its work addresses financial inclusion and empowerment, employment, savings and asset development, and barriers to participation in the financial system.
The organization’s listed projects include the ABLE National Resource Center, the American Dream Employment Network, disability-inclusive financial counseling, assistive technology financing, and support for disability-owned small businesses. Its strategic plan also identifies goals related to ABLE account savings, reducing unbanked rates, employment, small-business development, and access to disability-informed financial guidance.
In 2020, NDI supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Open Hand described its mission as providing nutritious meals and health education to improve health outcomes and quality of life for sick and vulnerable people. Northwest Access Fund said it offers people with disabilities customized loans, financial coaching, and other resources to promote access to assistive technology and financial resilience. CASH Campaign of Maryland described its work as promoting economic advancement for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families through direct services, capacity building, policy, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
The available records list eight organizations that received $25,000 each from NDI in 2020: Project Open Hand, St Louis Arc Inc, Wildwood Programs Inc, Lifescape, CASH Campaign of Maryland Inc, Northwest Access Fund, St Anthony’s Community Center Inc, and Community Options Inc. These are examples of supported organizations, not a stated total for NDI’s giving that year.
The 2022, 2023, and 2024 filings each report a grant count of zero. NDI’s 2024 filing also describes projects in which it served as a contractor or program administrator for government agencies, including a Maine initiative that would award grants to agencies; those project funds are distinct from grants NDI itself gave to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Jensen as chairperson, Janet Hamer as treasurer, Pamela Owens as secretary, and Paula Kelley as vice chair. It also lists Alexandra McArthur, Jessica Vanscavish, Kamilah Martin-Proctor, Wil Lewis, Sindy Benavides, and Andrew McCartney as board members.
National Disability Institute Inc is led by Thomas E. Foley, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Foley
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$176K (2021) → $236K (2024)
Michael Jensen
Chairperson
Vice President → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Glenck
Division Director-Empl Programs
Division Director & Employment → Employment Division Director, 2022
Employment Division Director → Division Director-Empl Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Gail Watson
Director of Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $126K (2024)
Kathy Brannigan
Director of Marketing
Director of Mktg → Director of Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Ramonia Rochester
Director of Research
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Lydia Brown
Director of Public Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Elizabeth Jennings
Deputy Director
Acting Executive Director → Deputy Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Alexandra McArthur
Board Member
Director → Deputy Director, 2022
Deputy Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Hamer
Treasurer
President → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Jimenez-Solomon
Board Member
Vice President → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Kelley
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew B. McCartney
Board Member
Deputy Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Vanscavish
Board Member
Deputy Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kamilah Martin-Proctor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sindy Marisol Benavides
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wil Lewis
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Owens
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Susan Tachau (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Hartnett (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Maria Jaramillo (2023) — Financial Empowerment Div. Director
- Former: Daniel Hartnett (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dawn Edwards (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Brannigan (2020–2021) — Director of Committee
- Former: Michael Morris (2020–2021) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Sheilah Montgomery (2020–2021) — Director
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 $236K, to Thomas Foley (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Disability Institute Inc
How large is National Disability Institute Inc?
National Disability Institute Inc reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.5M.
What does National Disability Institute Inc fund?
NDI’s mission is to collaborate and innovate to build a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families. Its work addresses financial inclusion and empowerment, employment, savings and asset development, and barriers to participation in the financial system. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Disability Institute Inc?
National Disability Institute Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationaldisabilityinstitute.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does National Disability Institute Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in California, Missouri, New York, South Dakota, Maryland, Washington, Delaware, and New Jersey. NDI’s strategic plan describes goals with nationwide measures, and its project descriptions include work in named states and cities. The available information does not state a geographic restriction for grant applicants.
What is National Disability Institute Inc's EIN?
National Disability Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4205838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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