National Guard Association of
To promote and support adequate national security, and to foster and promote the army and air national guard of the state of Tennessee and the National Guard Association of the U.S.
National Guard Association of at a glance
- Total assets
- $362,960
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $360,297
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8,238
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $367,451
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Guard Association of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $30K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Guard Association of Tennessee Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $30,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,960 | $360,297 | $367,451 | — | — | $8,238 |
| 2024 | $366,010 | $359,899 | $375,074 | — | — | $8,141 |
| 2023 | $385,726 | $362,488 | $399,094 | — | — | $4,167 |
| 2022 | $417,944 | $387,383 | $359,334 | — | — | $26 |
| 2021 | $392,341 | $292,187 | $292,660 | $30,100 | 1 | $404 |
| 2020 | $386,558 | $232,707 | $187,088 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,520 |
About National Guard Association of
Based on IRS filings
National Guard Association of is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $363K in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Guard Association of is led by Maj Matt McKeen, President El since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maj Matt McKeen
President El
Field Grade Air West → Field Grade, 2022
Field Grade → President El, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ltc Meredith Richardson
President
President El → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Col Ret Byron Deel
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $56K (2025)
Col Ret Jason Brock
Retired Officer
Field Grade Air East → Retired Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cw5 Bob Nicholson
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer East → Warrant Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Col Ret Brad Bishop
Retired Officer
Retired Officer West → Retired Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Cw3 Dennis Owens
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer West → Warrant Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ltc Travis McKnight
Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ltcol David Moss
Field Grade
Field Grade Air East → Field Grade, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ltc Darrin Haas
Field Grade
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
1lt Zach Warmack
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Capt Allison Rollins
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Capt Melia Lougheed
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Colret Eric Goslowsky
Retired Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cpt Bailey Wohler
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cpt Ben Graves
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cpt Jason Bucklew
Company Grad
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Cw4 Patrick Murphy
Warrant Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ltcol Adam Robinson
Field Grade
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ltcol Joe Hogan
Field Grade
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Maj Christian Yoder
Field Grade
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Maj Ryan Mincey
Field Grade
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Cpt Joe Tipton (2020–2023) — Company Grad
- Former: Cw4 Lance Jenkins (2020–2023) — Warrant Officer
- Former: Ltc Jim Ridings (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Maj Jeff Crawford (2020–2023) — Fieldgrade A
- Former: Cpt Margaret Page (2021–2023) — Company Grad
- Former: Ltc Ret Mitch Murray (2021–2023) — Retired Officer
- Former: Maj Kenny Rivard (2021–2023) — Fieldgrade A
- Former: Maj Ret Tiffery Dodson (2021–2023) — Retired Officer
- Former: 1lt Chris Attaway (2022–2023) — Company Grad
- Former: Ltcol Tucker Rojas (2022–2023) — Field Grade
- Former: Col Jason Glass (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Col Robin Celatka (2020–2021) — Field Grade Air Middle
- Former: Cpt Christian Yoder (2020–2021) — Company Grade West
- Former: Maj Meredith Richardson (2020–2021) — Field Grade Army Middle
- Former: Maj Jim Ridings (2021) — President
- Former: Col Ret Dan Callahan (2020) — Retired Officer West1
- Former: Cpt Jordan Donegan (2020) — Company Grade Middle
- Former: Ltc Brad Bowlin (2020) — Field Grade Army East
- Former: Maj Ret Randy Harris (2020) — Retired Officer Middle
- Former: Wo2 Dennis Owens (2020) — Warrant Officer West
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Col Ret Byron Deel (Secretary/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about National Guard Association of
How large is National Guard Association of?
National Guard Association of reported $363K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $360K.
What is National Guard Association of?
National Guard Association of is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $363K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Guard Association of operate?
National Guard Association of has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is National Guard Association of's EIN?
National Guard Association of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0753233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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