National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AFFORDABLE is a public charity based in North Bethesda, Maryland, formed in 1990. Its stated work centers on preserving affordable rental housing and improving access to safe, well-managed housing for underserved populations.
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc at a glance
In short: National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc gave $279K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Maryland. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,160
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,137
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,160
- Total assets
- $274,835,724
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (11 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 11810 Grand Park Avenue Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 998-0400
Website: https://foundationhousing.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Casey Cares Donation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 102 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its affordable-housing work as nationwide. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC; the largest reported shares were Maryland (21%), New York (16%), DC (14%), Illinois (11%), and Nevada (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 23 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2022) to $502K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Cares Donation Columbia, MD | Invest in programs and services that create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term. | $35,000 |
| Western Golf Association Glenview, IL | To support the evans scholars foundation and promote the game of golf. | $32,000 |
| BPS Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Support Heath and Athletics Focused Public Charities | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Boca Raton, FL | To Cure Blood Cancer Through Cellular Therapy. | $25,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation New York, NY | Let's Win! Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $25,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Education | $25,000 |
| Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation Owings Mills, MD | To improve the lives of young peoplethrough exposure to golfs customs, traditions, and rules of fair play. | $10,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Education | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary for Family Inc New York, NY | New york's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domesticviolence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,835,724 | $8,352,404 | $5,685,653 | $279,160 | 23 | — |
| 2023 | $272,168,973 | $39,815,929 | $11,619,943 | $308,660 | 19 | — |
| 2022 | $310,474,052 | $72,340,809 | $13,659,753 | $216,381 | 21 | — |
| 2021 | $263,616,606 | $53,198,670 | $10,949,658 | $502,000 | 19 | $1,934,756 |
| 2020 | $241,916,741 | $19,403,648 | $15,582,573 | $430,000 | 20 | $3,946,120 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is dedicated to preserving the nation’s existing assisted rental housing stock and improving underserved populations’ access to decent, safe, and well-managed affordable housing and community programs. Its 2024 filing describes research into ways to preserve affordable housing, engagement with industry leaders, development of financial models and policy remarks, facilitation of nonprofit ownership, and creation of supporting organizations that acquire affordable low-income housing.
Its website describes services including affordable-housing investment and lending, acquisition and development, preservation, and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, government agencies, and mission-driven investors.
The 2024 grants also went to organizations with other stated missions. For example, Western Golf Association says it promotes activities benefiting Evans Scholarship recipients and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation; Gift of Life Marrow Registry says it operates a volunteer registry for cellular therapy; and Sanctuary for Family describes itself as a service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related gender violence. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 23 grants totaling $279,160. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $6,160.
Among the largest reported grants were $35,000 to Casey Cares Donation; $32,000 to Western Golf Association; and $25,000 each to BPS Foundation, Gift of Life Marrow Registry, Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and Washington Jesuit Academy. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Caves Valley Golf Club Foundation, DC Public Education Fund, Duke University, Sanctuary for Family, and The UCLA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Goldblatt as CEO and Chairman and Todd Travis as President and COO. It lists Gregory O’Dell, Bernard Beal, Mark Weller, Jon Shiffman, Benjamin M. Soto, Candace Herring, and Gilead Morse as directors.
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc is led by Jason Goldblatt, CEO & Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Goldblatt
CEO & Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$362K (2020) → $426K (2024)
Todd Travis
President & COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$310K (2020) → $387K (2024)
Benjamin M. Soto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Bernard Beal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Gregory O'Dell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Jon Shiffman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2022) → $28K (2024)
Mark Weller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2022) → $28K (2024)
Candace Herring
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$28K (2022) → $28K (2024)
Gilead Morse
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$32K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Charlton (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Randall Kelly (2020–2022) — Vice President & General Counsel
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 $426K, to Jason Goldblatt (CEO and Chairman). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc
How much does National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc give each year?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc gave $279K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $309K across 19 grants.
What is National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's typical grant size?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,160, and its average grant was $12,137, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc give grants?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's top state is Maryland, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants).
Who are National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's largest grantees?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Casey Cares Donation ($35,000), Western Golf Association ($32,000) and BPS Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc reported $274.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What does National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc fund?
The organization states that it is dedicated to preserving the nation’s existing assisted rental housing stock and improving underserved populations’ access to decent, safe, and well-managed affordable housing and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foundationhousing.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's EIN?
National Foundation for Affordable Housing Solutions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1665967. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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