National Federation of Independent
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$100.1M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$583K
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
-26.7% YoY
About National Federation of Independent
Based on IRS filings
National Federation of Independent is a nonprofit organization, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $100.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $583K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,077,719 | $105,926,451 | $93,908,878 |
| Revenue | $115,848,430 | $113,302,030 | $105,848,770 |
| Expenses | $134,201,829 | $123,555,281 | $95,257,739 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,931,270 | $2,456,612 | $1,337,410 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nfib the Voice of Free Enterprise Inc ($516,712), Ohio Works ($25,000), Republican State Leadership Committee ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NFIB THE VOICE OF FREE ENTERPRISE INC NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $516,712 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CALIFORNIANS AGAINST JOB LOSSES & HIGHER PRICES SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| OHIO WORKS COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD CLOSE | PRESIDENT | 37 | $1,213,444 |
| NEVIN GROCE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $42,000 |
| STEVE SCHRAMM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $30,143 |
| JEFF READY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $28,359 |
| MARIA DAVID | DIRECTOR | 1 | $28,203 |
| JOSE VILLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $28,000 |
| PATTI MELLARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $24,754 |
| ROB HOLT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $24,192 |
| SAM CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $24,000 |
| LISA FULLERTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $24,000 |
| DAVID ADDINGTON | EVP/SECRETARY/PARLIAMENTARIAN | 33 | $732,837 |
| JOHN CASELLA | SVP | 40 | $577,688 |
| ADAM TEMPLE | SVP | 40 | $509,361 |
| JEFF SMITH | SVP/CFO | 37 | $506,041 |
| TIM FRANKE | VP | 40 | $359,249 |
| JANET CONNOR | VP | 40 | $377,581 |
| CHRIS PITTS | SVP/ASST SECRETARY | 37 | $381,478 |
| TIM GOODRICH | VP | 40 | $329,412 |
| KIPP MALONEY | VP | 39 | $333,035 |
| DAWN SIMPSON | VP/TREASURER | 37 | $282,418 |
| JEFF BRABANT | VP | 40 | $239,738 |
| BRIANNA ERICKSON | VP | 40 | $248,767 |
| MINDY KUBRIN | FIELD SALES REP | 40 | $451,712 |
| ROBERT JOHNSON | FIELD SALES REP | 40 | $386,051 |
| LYLE PAYNE | FIELD SALES REP | 40 | $329,452 |
| ALLAN SUNBERG | FIELD SALES DIRECTOR | 40 | $316,703 |
| GINA BRUCE | TELEPHONE SALES DIRECTOR | 40 | $296,772 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is National Federation of Independent?
As of 2024, National Federation of Independent holds $100.1M in total assets with $115.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $583K in 2024.
Where does National Federation of Independent operate?
National Federation of Independent has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee.
What size grants does National Federation of Independent award?
In 2024, National Federation of Independent awarded 6 grants totaling $583K — an average of about $97K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Federation of Independent's EIN?
National Federation of Independent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0707299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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