National Grocers Association
Champion the independent grocery industry through advocacy, collaboration, education, services, and connections.
National Grocers Association at a glance
In short: National Grocers Association gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $25,432,647
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Grocers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Democratic Attorneys General Assn ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Grocers Association gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Attorneys General Assn Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union Mount Vernon, VA | Sponsorship | $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 | $25,432,647 | $8,842,925 | $7,585,855 | $25,000 | 2 | $2,482,842 |
| 2023 | $24,523,974 | $6,480,197 | $7,002,678 | $32,500 | 2 | $601,494 |
| 2022 | $23,561,492 | $5,534,672 | $6,282,696 | $63,500 | 3 | $573,003 |
| 2021 | $24,585,456 | $6,143,488 | $5,961,460 | $35,000 | 2 | $1,398,010 |
| 2020 | $21,893,281 | $6,555,626 | $5,104,382 | $31,250 | 3 | $1,250,092 |
About National Grocers Association
Based on IRS filings
National Grocers Association is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Grocers Association is led by Gregory Ferrara, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 62 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Ferrara
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
32.5 hrs/week
$559K (2020) → $816K (2024)
Ted Balistreri
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Matzen
Director
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $157K (2024)
Christopher Jones
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $287K (2024)
Jonathan Downey
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $271K (2024)
Laura Strange
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Stephanie Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$158K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Ana Nunez Cepollaro
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
James Dudlicek
Content Strategist
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Amy Niemetscheck
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Jaskolski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sommer
Ex-Officio Member
Immediate Past Chair → Ex-Officio Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Coborn
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Redner
Ex-Officio Member
Board Member → Ex-Officio Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Strack
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bosma
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Akins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bole
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ross
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Needler Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Needler Sr.
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stigers
Immediate Past Chair
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Greenstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Janssen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Najjar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Arceneaux
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Niemann Jr.
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Graff Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Smith
Ex-Officio Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winston Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Castro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Winn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Campbell
Ex-Officio Member
Board Member → Ex-Officio Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Nichols
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kuzava
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manard Lagasse
Ex-Officio Member
Board Member → Ex-Officio Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Buonadonna
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Graybill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Widtfeldt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bosek
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Fannon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rice
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Picklapp
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Mueller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rowton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Sprinkle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richie Morgan
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Henig
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Coborn-Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hamdy Shalabi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jena Sowers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon McCormick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Kremm
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Mongomery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Gd Redman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Echols
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Violette
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Marsh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (44)
- Former: Joe Sheridan Left In (2023) — Ex-Officio Member
- Former: Leon Bergmann Left In (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Azar Left In (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Brindle Left In (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Davis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Coborn (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Reagan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Sheridan (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio Member
- Former: Joe Wolf (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Abbene (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Derderian (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Eskew (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Brackett (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristi Magnuson-Nelson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Johnson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Tiller (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Reed Kessler (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Heggelke (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stratton Sigler (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Zulema Wiscovitch (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Conroy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Azar (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Ridenour (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Brindle (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Kirtland (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bob McTeir (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Moyer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Bullard (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eligio Pena (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Proctor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Raya (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Violette (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Hurd (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Neal Berube (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Morgan Jr. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Lowe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Trent Brookshire (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Art Rosenberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jay Ard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Cavaliere (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Conroy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Molly Pfaffenroth (2020) — Director
- Former: Roxanne Lower (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Patrignelli (2020) — Board Member
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 $816K, to Gregory Ferrara (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Grocers Association
How much does National Grocers Association give each year?
National Grocers Association gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is National Grocers Association?
National Grocers Association reported $25.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.8M.
Where does National Grocers Association operate?
National Grocers Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia.
What is National Grocers Association's EIN?
National Grocers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1210751. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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