National Football Museum Inc
To establish, equip, maintain and operate a museum and depository for the collection, classification, preservation, study, and interpretation of records, relics, artifacts, and other things of historic and educational interest connected with or pertaining to the origin, development and growth of professional football in the united states, and through such activities, to disseminate information and enhance the understanding and appreciation of the general public with respect to the historic and contemporary effect of the positive values and tradition of this sport upon American life and culture.
National Football Museum Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $53,266,866
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $35,346,792
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $609,813
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $26,400,756
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Football Museum Inc
Who National Football Museum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $130K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PFHOF Enshrinees Assistance Foundation Canton, OH | To support the mission of the pfhof enshrinees assistance foundation, the pfhof enshrinees assistance foundation is an organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to, or for the benefit of, poor, needy or distressed individuals who are enshrined in the pro football hall of fame; and/or their poor, needy or distressed family members. | $50,325 |
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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 | $53,266,866 | $35,346,792 | $26,400,756 | — | — | $609,813 |
| 2023 | $45,858,925 | $32,482,914 | $26,125,892 | — | — | $367,614 |
| 2022 | $43,228,059 | $28,343,366 | $26,800,488 | $50,325 | 1 | $247 |
| 2021 | $57,596,592 | $44,937,751 | $32,932,174 | $130,000 | 1 | $460,614 |
| 2020 | $45,241,637 | $30,879,205 | $30,449,313 | $80,000 | 1 | $787,379 |
About National Football Museum Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Football Museum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $53.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $610K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Football Museum Inc is led by James Porter, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 36 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Porter
President
CMO & Senior Vice President Communications → Chief Marketing Officer, 2021
Chief Marketing Officer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $566K (2024)
Edward J. Roth III
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Munoz
Trustee & Chief Football R
Trustee → Trustee & Chief Football Relationship Officer, 2022
Trustee & Chief Football Relationship Officer → Trustee & Chief Football R, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$282K (2022) → $484K (2024)
Jerry Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Warren Moon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $60K (2024)
Amy Adams Strunk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard McRae Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Barker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian S. Belden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Nash
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Benson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Sirpilla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall C. Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger A. Bettis
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Goodell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Harold Schott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wr Timken Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kempthorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Zmudka
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Schroer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Paul
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Huntsman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Glazer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lyke
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Schatz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jw Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Allison
Chief Relationship Officer
Vice President & General Councel → Chief Relationship Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Patricia Lindesmith
Executive Vice President of Sponsorshi
Chief Partnership Officer → Executive Vice President of Sponsorships, 2023
Executive Vice President of Sponsorships → Executive Vice President of Sponsorshi, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$309K (2021) → $255K (2024)
Matthew Clapper
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $146K (2024)
Richard Desrosiers
Chief of Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Joseph Hawkins
Chief Engagement & Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$219K (2024)
Nicholas Stilianos
Chief Operations & Project Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$152K (2024)
Barbara Bennett
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank J. Monaco
Treasurer & Vice Chairman
Trustee → Treasurer & Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Jimmy Haslam (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis Saunier (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Strawbridge Jr. (2021–2023) — Chief Administrator Officer
- Former: Jennifer Grisez (2023) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Denise Debartolo York (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: George Veras (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President of Production
- Former: James Allen (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Halter (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Leslie Graff (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Stephen Gregory (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carl David Baker (2021–2022) — Former - President
- Former: Matt Clapper (2022) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Saleem Choudhry (2022) — Vice President of Museum & Exhibit Services
- Former: Donald E. Jakeway (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Gary R. Smith (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: George R. Oliver (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jim A. Porter (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Renee Powell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Briannah Scharmann (2020) — Project Isaiah Secretary
- Former: David Baker (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Denny Saunier (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Devon Spurgeon (2020) — Project Isaiah President
- Former: Jack Klein (2020) — Project Isaiah Board Member
- Former: Kevin Shiplett (2020) — Vice President Operations & Facilities
- Former: Michael Klein (2020) — Project Isaiah Chair
- Former: Patricia Lindesmith Sr Vp (2020) — Sponsorship & Gold Jacket Re
- Former: Rob Zmudka (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen L. Strawbridge (2020) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: W. Scott Emerick (2020) — Senior Vice President Finance & CFO
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 $566K, to James Porter (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Football Museum Inc
How large is National Football Museum Inc?
National Football Museum Inc reported $53.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.3M.
What is National Football Museum Inc?
National Football Museum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Canton, OH. It holds $53.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Football Museum Inc operate?
National Football Museum Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is National Football Museum Inc's EIN?
National Football Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0898576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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