National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Nita, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded by a dedicated team of professors, judges and practicing lawyers who believe that skilled and ethical advocacy is a critical component of legal
National Institute for Trial Advocacy at a glance
In short: National Institute for Trial Advocacy gave $750K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $750K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $750,000
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $750,000
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750,000
- Total assets
- $4,413,203
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Institute for Trial Advocacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nita Foundation ($750K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Institute for Trial Advocacy gives
- Giving fell 25% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nita Foundation Louisville, CO | General Assistance | $750,000 |
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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 | $4,413,203 | $8,726,436 | $8,980,025 | $750,000 | 1 | $101,529 |
| 2023 | $4,470,085 | $8,693,106 | $8,429,481 | $837,434 | 1 | $42,628 |
| 2022 | $4,159,621 | $7,924,749 | $7,677,753 | $1,099,755 | 1 | $79,262 |
| 2021 | $4,212,173 | $6,232,093 | $5,349,284 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $30,919 |
| 2020 | $3,422,129 | $4,388,021 | $4,466,124 | — | — | $33,744 |
About National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Based on IRS filings
National Institute for Trial Advocacy is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Louisville, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $750K. Net investment income was $102K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Institute for Trial Advocacy is led by Wendy McCormack, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 17 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy McCormack
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $281K (2024)
Edwin John U.
Chair
Treasurer & Chair-Elect → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben R. Rubinowitz
Trustee
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Michael H. Ginsberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Whitney M. Untiedt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Elizabeth Esponosa-Krupa
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Amy Shapiro
Director of Sales & Marketing
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Robert Vaughan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2024)
Annie Deets
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$73K (2023) → $64K (2024)
Michelle Rogness
Client Services Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Phil Restrepo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Rhani Choi
Education Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $156K (2024)
Dan Rabinovitz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$7K (2024)
Angela Vigil
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Kotin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris Cheng
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George C. Hanks Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Sumter
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry H. Schneider
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Joseph Loveland
Trustee
Past Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Edmon
Trustee
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Fairfax Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Schneider
Associate Executive Director & Operations
Associate Executive Director of Operations → Executive Director of Operations, 2023
Executive Director of Operations → Associate Executive Director & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $166K (2024)
William J. Hunt
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2023) → $23K (2024)
Charles Russell
Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Assistant Director Sale & Marketing → Assistant Director Sales & Marketing, 2022
Assistant Director Sales & Marketing → Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $134K (2024)
Cassie Fahrney
Associate Executive Director & Finance
Associate Executive Director of Finance → Associate Executive Director & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $181K (2024)
Jason Augustine
Client Relations Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Linwood C. Wright Jr Trustee
Co-Chair of Audit & Finance Committee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Joshua A. Johnston Trustee
Co-Chair of Audit & Finance Committee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Joshua A. Johnston (2020–2023) — Trustee, Co-Chair of Audit & Finance
- Former: Linwood C. Wright Jr. (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kay Dragon (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer · Filing note: Through 12122
- Former: Annie Deets-McHugh (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: L. Felipe Restrepo (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ann C. Williams (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael A. Kelly (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tracy W. McCormack (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leo Romero (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela A. Bresnahan (2020) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Susan Ross Steingass (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Hintz (2020) — Director of Custom Sales
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 $281K, to Wendy McCormack (Executive Director). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Institute for Trial Advocacy
How much does National Institute for Trial Advocacy give each year?
National Institute for Trial Advocacy gave $750K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $837K across 1 grant.
How large is National Institute for Trial Advocacy?
National Institute for Trial Advocacy reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What is National Institute for Trial Advocacy?
National Institute for Trial Advocacy is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Louisville, CO. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Institute for Trial Advocacy operate?
National Institute for Trial Advocacy has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is National Institute for Trial Advocacy's EIN?
National Institute for Trial Advocacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7302195. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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