National Football League Alumni Inc
National Football League Alumni Inc is a Form 990 public charity based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, formed in 1977. Its filing describes an organization through which player alumni raise funds for youth-related charities in their local communities, as well as efforts to care for children, communities, and alumni.
National Football League Alumni Inc at a glance
In short: National Football League Alumni Inc gave $313K across 19 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), top state Texas. 42% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $312,625
- +176.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 19
- +72.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $16,454
- +59.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,668,789
- +11.1% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (37% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Football League Alumni Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8000 Midlantic Drive Suite 120 S, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (877) 258-6635
Website: https://www.nflalumni.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Football League Alumni Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Morgan's Inclusion Initiative ($85K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest stated shares were Texas (37%), Minnesota (23%), Wisconsin (15%), Connecticut (10%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Football League Alumni Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2022) to $313K (2023). In 2023 it made 19 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan's Inclusion Initiative San Antonio, TX | Donation | $85,125 |
| Meriter Foundation Madison, WI | Donation | $40,000 |
| Heartshare Human Services of NY Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $24,000 |
| Umbrella Club Stamford, CT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Hollywood, CA | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Fellowship for Christian Athletes Horseshoe Bay, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Northern Star Council BSA Ft Shelling, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Bold Options Horseshoe Bay, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| YMCA Camp Menogyn Minneapolis, MN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,668,789 | $1,405,823 | $1,865,793 | $312,625 | 19 | $62 |
| 2022 | $1,502,214 | $1,482,302 | $1,339,980 | $113,220 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $1,794,261 | $2,158,725 | $1,958,010 | $170,834 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $1,488,395 | $1,368,531 | $1,286,959 | $159,589 | 17 | $622 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its traditional mission is “caring for kids, caring for their communities, and caring for their own across the country.” Its filing says player alumni raise funds for youth-related charities through 35 regional chapters.
The 2023 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative describes its mission as improving quality of life for people of all ages and abilities through fully inclusive, accessible experiences. HeartShare Human Services of New York says it serves people with autism and other developmental disabilities through education, vocational training, arts, housing, family support, and therapy. The Umbrella Club describes its work as providing compassion, support, and financial assistance to families and children, primarily in Fairfield County. Other 2023 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve youth development, health care, sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and support for people facing addiction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the organization reported 19 grants totaling $312,625. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $85,125, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $85,125 to Morgan’s Inclusion Initiative in San Antonio, Texas; $40,000 to Meriter Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin; $24,000 to HeartShare Human Services of New York in Brooklyn; and $20,000 to The Umbrella Club in Stamford, Connecticut. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and $10,000 each to Fellowship for Christian Athletes, Northern Star Council BSA, Minnesota Teen Challenge, Bold Options, YMCA Camp Menogyn, Bolder Options, and Broward’s Children’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Brad Edwards as CEO, noting that he joined in 2022, and Beasley Reece as CEO, noting that he retired during the year. Bart Oates is listed as president through November 2023. Board members listed are Al Smith, Andrew Bolton, Lee Woodall, Erron Kinney, James Washington, Kris Pederson, and Bradley Badger.
The filing says regional chapters have their own boards and nominate and elect representatives to the national board. National board members elect the executive committee and committee chairs. It also discloses payments for services involving a board member’s spouse’s privately held company, other board members’ appearances, and board members’ privately held companies managing events and appearances; these transactions are reported on Schedule L.
National Football League Alumni Inc is led by Beasley Y. Reece, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Beasley Y. Reece
CEO
CEO & Director → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $5K (2023)
Brad Edwards
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$79K (2022) → $358K (2023)
Bart Oates
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $110K (2023)
Tracy Porter
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bolton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $36K (2023)
Erron Kinney
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023)
James Washington
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Lee Woodall
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $9K (2023)
Al Smith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $286K (2023)
Bradley Badger
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Rodriguez
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Guidry
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Pederson
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brown
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bill Schultz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James Breech (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle Richardson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Derek Kennard (2021–2022) — Bard Member
- Former: Ron Rice (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Najee Goode (2021) — Director
- Former: John Haines (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Lem Burnham (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynell Hamilton (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $358K, to Brad Edwards (CEO (Joined in 2022)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Football League Alumni Inc
How much does National Football League Alumni Inc give each year?
National Football League Alumni Inc gave $313K across 19 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $113K across 11 grants.
What is National Football League Alumni Inc's typical grant size?
National Football League Alumni Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,454, across 19 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Football League Alumni Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does National Football League Alumni Inc give grants?
National Football League Alumni Inc's top state is Texas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (23%) and Wisconsin (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), Madison, WI (2 grants), Horseshoe Bay, TX (2 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does National Football League Alumni Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on National Football League Alumni Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are National Football League Alumni Inc's largest grantees?
National Football League Alumni Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Morgan's Inclusion Initiative ($85,125), Meriter Foundation ($40,000) and Heartshare Human Services of NY ($24,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is National Football League Alumni Inc?
National Football League Alumni Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does National Football League Alumni Inc fund?
The organization states that its traditional mission is “caring for kids, caring for their communities, and caring for their own across the country.” Its filing says player alumni raise funds for youth-related charities through 35 regional chapters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Football League Alumni Inc?
National Football League Alumni Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nflalumni.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Football League Alumni Inc's EIN?
National Football League Alumni Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1782262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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