National Fair Housing Alliance
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is a public charity headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1988, it works nationally to address housing discrimination and expand equitable housing opportunities. Its grantmaking includes reinvesting fair-housing settlement funds in communities affected by discriminatory practices.
National Fair Housing Alliance at a glance
In short: National Fair Housing Alliance gave $3.2M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,212,844
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,717
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,750
- Total assets
- $17,504,398
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Fair Housing Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: 1331 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 650, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 898-1661
Website: https://nationalfairhousing.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Fair Housing Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis ($544K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 143 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NFHA describes its Inclusive Communities Fund as reinvesting settlement dollars in communities throughout the country. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Tennessee (26%), Maryland (13%), Georgia (13%), Washington, DC (9%), and Pennsylvania (7%). The listed grants also included recipients in Nevada, New Jersey, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Fair Housing Alliance 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 $22K (2021) to $3.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis Memphis, TN | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $543,665 |
| Neighborworks Columbus Columbus, GA | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $303,050 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia, PA | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $161,471 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of S Nevada North Las Vegas, NV | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $148,000 |
| Housing Partnership for Morris County Dover, NJ | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $139,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center Washington, DC | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $128,708 |
| St Ambrose Housing Aid Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $125,000 |
| Center for Transforming Communities Memphis, TN | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $98,000 |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership Inc Atlanta, GA | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $89,250 |
| Yachad Silver Spring, MD | Fund Community Accessibility Projects | $85,000 |
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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 | $17,504,398 | $9,485,092 | $14,863,619 | $3,212,844 | 43 | $717,511 |
| 2024 | $22,768,829 | $10,037,647 | $14,946,240 | $3,145,873 | 42 | $913,492 |
| 2023 | $28,085,667 | $17,021,064 | $15,492,155 | $3,465,636 | 53 | $690,344 |
| 2022 | $23,268,141 | $25,347,724 | $8,502,884 | $90,500 | 3 | $53,385 |
| 2021 | $7,165,882 | $7,441,500 | $6,539,078 | $22,000 | 2 | $210,673 |
| 2020 | $6,043,794 | $5,878,151 | $4,945,595 | $52,606 | 5 | $104,047 |
| 2019 | $4,999,926 | $5,109,552 | $4,111,374 | $261,500 | 7 | $65,124 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NFHA’s mission is to lead a coalition that builds inclusive, well-resourced, and resilient communities; expands equitable opportunities; and ends housing discrimination. Its stated program areas include housing and community development, education and outreach, responsible AI, enforcement, public policy, consulting and compliance, member services, and advocacy.
The Inclusive Communities Fund reinvests settlement dollars to help individuals access safe, sustainable housing; create inclusive, well-resourced neighborhoods; and address systemic barriers to equitable housing access. In a 2025 filing, NFHA described its grants as funding community accessibility projects. Examples of supported organizations include St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, whose stated mission is to facilitate affordable housing for people with limited financial resources in Baltimore; Yachad, which says it works with communities to make affordable housing safe and healthy while creating equity and wealth for families; and the Homeownership Council of America, which describes its mission as building equitable access to homeownership for underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NFHA reported 43 grants totaling $3,212,844. Grant amounts ranged from $5,007 to $543,665, with a median of $48,750.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $543,665 to the Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis, $303,050 to NeighborWorks Columbus, and $161,471 to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Each was listed for community accessibility projects. Other notable awards included $148,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, $139,000 to Housing Partnership for Morris County, and $128,708 to the Latino Economic Development Center.
A 2022 funding announcement invited applications to the Inclusive Communities Fund from local partners in 16 cities. It described a 24-month grant period, from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024, with grants of up to $185,000 and up to 15% allowable for administrative costs. The announcement sought direct-service programs, including efforts supporting homeownership, access to credit, preservation of homeownership, and affordable housing, with a focus on Black and Latino communities. This was a past application cycle; its deadline was October 14, 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vince Curry as chair; Nancy Haynes as first vice chair; John Petruszak as second vice chair; Caroline Peattie as secretary; and Kenneth Scott as treasurer. Jim McCarthy is listed as immediate past chair. The filing also lists Chancela Al-Mansour and Jay Young as at-large members, and Denise Y. Cato and David Wayne Dawson Jr. as board members.
National Fair Housing Alliance is led by Catherine Cloud, Senior Advisor to CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 31 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Cloud
Senior Advisor to CEO
Chief Operating Officer → Senior Advisor to CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$196K (2019) → $143K (2025)
Lisa Rice
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$203K (2019) → $309K (2025)
Vince Curry
Chair
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Williams
Senior Counsel
General Counsel → Senior Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $206K (2025)
Sherrill Frost-Brown
Vice President Member Services
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $170K (2025)
Michael Akinwumi
Chief Tech Equity Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $263K (2025)
Nikitra Bailey
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $219K (2025)
Oneshia Herring
Senior Vice President Consulting & Compliance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $192K (2025)
Tim Guinan
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$222K (2025)
Janell Byrd-Chichester
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$199K (2025)
Sasha Samberg Champion
Special Counsel Civil Rights
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2025)
Angela McIver
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Peattie
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chancela Al-Mansour
At-Large Member
Board Member → At-Large Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wayne Dawson Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Y. Cato
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McCarthy
Immediate Past Chair
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Petruszak
2nd Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lila Hackett
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Haynes
1st Vice Chair
Secretary → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Larkins
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Young
At-Large Member
Board Member → At-Large Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Scott
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. J. Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Santangelo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hammond
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rydz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Thomas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marley Hochendoner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Okuda Fitzpatrick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Keenya Robertson (2019–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Daniel Bustamante (2020–2024) — At-Large Member
- Former: Sandra Tamez (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Flynn (2023–2024) — COO
- Former: Maureen Yap (2024) — Vice President Pub. Pol. & Senior Coun. Fair Lending
- Former: Shanti Abedin (2024) — Vice President of Housing & Community Dev'l
- Former: Cashauna Hill (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Goldberg (2019–2023) — Vice President Housing Policy
- Former: Nicole Turner-Ridley (2021–2023) — Vice President of Programs
- Former: Megan Confer-Hammond (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Halim Rasalat (2023) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Justin Monteiro (2023) — Vice President of Enforcement
- Former: Erin Kemple (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Salome Aringo (2019–2022) — Senior Vice President Finance
- Former: Vincent Curry (2019–2022) — 1st Vice Chair
- Former: Aj Jones (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Nelson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Mullins Crislip (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Parrish (2019–2020) — Vice President Resource Development
- Former: Arturo Alvarado (2019) — Board Member
- Former: David Bustamante (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Faith Schwartz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Freiberg (2019) — Board Member
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 $309K, to Lisa Rice (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Fair Housing Alliance
How much does National Fair Housing Alliance give each year?
National Fair Housing Alliance gave $3.2M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 42 grants.
What is National Fair Housing Alliance's typical grant size?
National Fair Housing Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $48,750, and its average grant was $74,717, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Fair Housing Alliance give grants?
National Fair Housing Alliance's top state is Tennessee, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does National Fair Housing Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on National Fair Housing Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Community Accessibility Projects" (43 grants).
Who are National Fair Housing Alliance's largest grantees?
National Fair Housing Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis ($543,665), Neighborworks Columbus ($303,050) and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society ($161,471), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Fair Housing Alliance?
National Fair Housing Alliance reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What does National Fair Housing Alliance fund?
NFHA’s mission is to lead a coalition that builds inclusive, well-resourced, and resilient communities; expands equitable opportunities; and ends housing discrimination. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Fair Housing Alliance?
National Fair Housing Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nationalfairhousing.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Fair Housing Alliance's EIN?
National Fair Housing Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1676364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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