THE NATIONAL HOUSING ENDOWMENT WILL HELP ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY, ENHANCE THE WAYS WE EDUCATE AND TRAIN FUTURE GENERATIONS OF LEADERS IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND INCREASE THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ON HOUSING ISSUES. WE WILL DO SO BY SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM IS THE UNPRECEDENTED HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (H.E.L.P.). THE ENDOWMENT IS AWARDING MAJOR GRANTS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND WORKING TO HELP THEM CREATE, EXPAND OR REFOCUS EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.9M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$592K
+41.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+16.7% YoY
About National Housing Endowment
Based on IRS filings
National Housing Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $592K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,855,821 | $32,648,786 | $29,840,840 |
| Revenue | $3,823,588 | $908,311 | $4,237,361 |
| Expenses | $1,859,695 | $1,649,296 | $1,284,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,746,473 | $450,873 | $816,449 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Association Home Builders ($143,000), Home Builders Institute ($87,363), The Skillpoite Foundation ($79,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION HOME BUILDERS WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $143,000 |
| HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN HIGH SCHOOLS. | $87,363 |
| THE SKILLPOITE FOUNDATION ROSWELL, GA | EDUCATION | $79,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN, OK | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $52,500 |
| YES & HOLDINGS LLC ALEXANDRIA, VA | NAHB SAFETY APP DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN, AL | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| MISSOULA COLLEGE OF THE U OF M MISSOULA, MT | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE NEWARK, DE | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND HOVER, AL | EDUCATION | $17,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL SCOTT | CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| STEVE NELLIS | CHAIR | 0.1 | — |
| GREGORY UGALDE | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| PATSY SMITH | SECRETARY, LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT CAMP | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| STEVE CATES | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREW CHABAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| KENT COLTON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| C KENT CONINE | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| F GARY GARCZYNSKI | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID HELLER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| RICK JUDSON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| W BARRY KAHN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| KEVIN KELLY | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| KAREN KOELEMIJ | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| LAURA KOHLER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JERRY KONTER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| STEVE LAWSON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JUSTIN MACDONALD | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| TED MAHONEY | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| EDDIE MARTIN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT MITCHELL | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT NIELSEN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| GREGORY PEEK | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| LARRY SWANK | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MARK TIPTON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| SCOTT WENTZ | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| DAVE WILSON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ROGER GLUNT | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| KEN KLEIN | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| FRED NAPOLITANO | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| DALE STUARD | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| THOMAS THOMPSON | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| TIMOTHY ELLER | LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES KNUPPE | LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| HARVEY MEYERHOFF | LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| LEWIS RANIERI | LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| STEPHEN ROSENBERG | LIFE TRUSTEE (THRU 04/24) | 0.1 | — |
| STEVEN SCHOTTENSTEIN | LIFE TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MARK PURSELL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $287,543 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Housing Endowment?
National Housing Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $35.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Housing Endowment?
As of 2024, National Housing Endowment holds $35.9M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $592K in 2024.
Where does National Housing Endowment operate?
National Housing Endowment has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does National Housing Endowment award?
In 2024, National Housing Endowment awarded 17 grants totaling $592K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Housing Endowment's EIN?
National Housing Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1510101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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